The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-30
First Step In the Direction of
Self-Government.
REPORT FROM OTIS SATISFACTORY
Iittls Inland Campaigning Possible In
Luzon, Rainy Season Being On-Rebels
Encouraged by Opposition Sentiment In


consul general at the Philippine islands,
arrived here from Singapore on board
the Isla La Luzon.
Delegations from the Spanish organt-
cations, on tugs, met the steamer and
welcomed the consul.
Great interest was taken in the result
of the first step. which was being taken
here, in the direction of the self-gov-
ernment. The court was sitting daily
and the American and Filipino judges
were holding consultations through an
interpreter. A unanimous vote was re-
quired for decision. Major General
Otis persuaded Major Young Of the
Utah battery to remain on the court Tor
time after the battery departs. Three
of the native justices were absent.
Ambroslo Rianzares, justice of the
criminal branch of the court, happened d
to be at Tarlac, then the seat of the in
surgent government, when the appoint
ments were announced and he was ar
rested and sentenced to Punishment for
life. His present whereabouts were not
known.
Pedro Llorente, associate justice of
the supreme court, was i'll Cebu, where
he had great influence, working to pop
ulariZe American rule with good re-
suits.
The native judges will hold criminal
courts having jurisdiction over all Of
fenses except those committed by sol
diers or against military authority.
The United States transport Sherman
sailed for the island of Negros with the
Sixth infantry, where the Californians
were stationed.
The Bantayan correspondent Of The
Noticiero writes that gunboat Albany
appeared off Bantayan June 8 and her
commander told the authorities of the
town that unless they declared alle-
glance to the United States and raised
the American flag after 10 days he
would bombard..th town. The Albany
then sailed, after announcing that she
would return. The town, when the
dispatch was forwarded, was greatly
panicstricken and it was thought the
authorities would probably comply with
the demand OF the commander of the
gunboat.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-General Otis
detailed report OF the conditions exist
ing in the Philippines was considered
very satisfactory at the war department.
1t is taken to mean that General Otis
will not now prosecute campaign on
account of the rainy season, except
where the insurgents make it necessary
to defend the territory now in possession
of the United States. That portion of
the dispatch telling of the belief among
Filipinos that the present policy of the
United States will not be upheld was
regarded as of great significance. 1t is
believed that when the Filipiuos see
there is no hope of their recognition by
the United States they will give up the
fight. The absence Of any suggestion
as to more troops being needed was
taken to mean that General Otis did
not believe they could be used to ad-
vantage at present.
The cablegram said:
MANILA, June 20.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Rainy season. Little inland cam
paigning possible in Luzon. We oc-
cupy large portion Tagalog country,
lines stretching from linus south to San
Fernando north, nearly 60 miles, and
to eastward into Laguna province. In
surgent armies have suffered great
losses and are scattered; only large
force held together about 1000 in Tar
lac province and northern Pampanga.
Their scattered forces in bands of 80 to
800 III other portions of Luzon; in Ca
vite and Batangas provinces could as
semble possibly 1000, though demoral.
lied from recent defeat; mass of peo-
pie terroriZed by insurgent soldiers, de-
sire peace and American protection; no
longer flee on approach of our troops,
unless forced by insurgents, but lately
welcome them; no recent burning of
towns; population within our lines be-
coming 1anSa tnlyinCg n N land ON tiua-
ton extensively; kept out Manila as
much as possible, as city population be-
coming too great to be cared for. Ma
tives Southeast Luzon coming to drive
out insurgents; only hope insurgent
leaders is United States aid.
They proclaim near overthrow present
administration to be followed by their
independence and recognition by United
States. This is the influence which
enables them to hold out. Much con-
tention prevails among them and no
civil government remains; trade with
ports, not in our possession, former
source of lnSlrgent revenue now inter-
dicted not certain of wisdom of this
policy. as people in those ports are with
out supply OF food and merchants suf-
fering losses; mediate restoringltrade
privileges, although insurgents reap the
benefits. Courts here IN successful
operation under direction of able Fill
pinos.
Affairs in other islands comparatively
quiet; awaiting results in Luzon. All
Snxious for trade and repeated calls for
American troops received. ALl giving
attention to Jolo archipelago and Pala-
wan islands. Our troops have worked
to limit Of endurance. Volunteer or
ganizations have been called in; re-
placed by regulars, who now occupy
salient positions. Nebraska, Pennsyl-
vania and Utah now taking transports
and Sixth infantry sent to Negros to re-
lieve California. These troops in good
physical condition.
Sickness among troops has increased
lately, due mostly to arduous service
and climatic influences. Nothing
alarming. OF the IL per cent of the
command reported sick, nearly 8 in gen.
eral hospital, of whom 3 per cent have
typhoid and II malarial fevers; 25 per
cent have intestinal trouble; remaining