Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-01-11

Chicago, Jan. IA special to the Times
Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley has decided to force
the issue with the Filipinos. His decision
may result in a battle at Iloilo. 1t may
Lead to harassing war with the natives
of the Philippines. 1t is hoped and be-
lieved that such caiamities will be ayerted,
but it remains for the insurgents to de-
termine what the results will be.
The president has ordered General Mil
Ter to land his troops at IloilO. The order
leaves Miller no alternative. He is direct
ed to be conciliatory toward the natives,
But at the same time he is instructed to
use force if necessary to effect his landing
and establish himself in the desired camp.
In other words, General Miller is to act
on the defensive. He will not fire gun
unless attacked by the Flipinos-
General Miller's troops have been cooped
up in transports for nine or ten days. He
has had several parleys with the insur-
gents who took possession of Iloilo as soon
as evacuated by the Spaniards, and he as
sured them of the benefcent character OF
his mission. He has brought these consid.
crate negotiations to climax by publish
ing President Mckinleys message of peace
and good will to the natives. The Flipinos
are therefore fully advised of the purpose
OF the United States to take control of the
islands, 10 give them large measure Of
home rule and to establish just, humane
and enlightened government.
The president has been extremely mag
unanimous and conciliatory in his treat
ment Of the insurgents, and it is held there
is no warrant to offer forcible resistance.
This government must move on to the per-
Torrance of its mission in the Philippines.
There is no doubt of the ability OF Gen
eral Miller to defeat the Filipinos in a
pitched battle. but he has been warned
not to be the aggressor.
Spaniards Await Results.
Madrid, Jan. 7.--General Rios, the
Spanish commander, telegraphs from Ma
Mia that the strained relations between
the Americans and the insurgents prevent
steps being taken in favor of the release
Of the Spanish prisoners in the Philippine
islands. He adds he will act in that d.
rection as soon as it is possible.
From Filipino Source.
Hong Kong, Jan Newspapers here
publish the following dispatch from Ilo
Ito, evidently from Filipino source:
when the Americans arrived at Iloilo
they found absolutely no looting upon the
part of the Filipino forces or conduct of
any kind unworthy Of civilized people.
In conformity with the agreement with
the Spaniards, the Filipinos entered Iloilo
in an orderly manner and formally hoisted
the Filipino flag. The Americans found a
good government, meeting with the com.
plete approval of the foreign residents. This
disposes of the allegations Of the inclina-
tons of Filipinos to loot and kill"
The correspondent adds that reports Of
opposition to the republic having been es-
tablished are refuted by the facts that the
governor and general comman der at Iloilo
have assured the American delegates from
the warships that they could settle moth
ing without orders from the government
at Malalos.
Fought for Independence.
Manila, Jan. IA dispatch to the In.
dependencia from Malalos, the seat of the
so-called Filipino government, says the
governors Of all the provinces of Luzon
have assembled at Malalos for the purpose
OF offering their lives and property to the
president and government in adhesion to
their policy. Continuing, the dispatch
says:
'They say they fought only for indepen.
dence of the Philippines and are unwilling
to surrender to strangers"