Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-16
Alternatives that Confronted GEN.
Otis In the Philippines.
PROCLAMATIONs In ORDER.
Gen. Otis Issues One ConciiIascry In
Tonc-Aguinaido ncsponds with
au 1nccndiary Manifesto.

with which tho governor general OF
the Philippines IL confronted at the
present moment Il would be difficult
TO imagine. for unless the Filipinoa re-
cede from their position the situation
IN n nutshell amounts to this: The
Americans must either fight and sub
due the rebels or withdraw from the
archipelago.
As a matter OF fact. the Fiiiplnos
have been and are being recognized Of
ideally all tho time. because In order
TO avoid unnecessary bloodshcd the
American authorities have been com
PEELED to treat with them. A striking
Illustration OF this point occurred on
December 2ist. last. when the Two
forces were probably nearer conflict
than at any other period since the &C.
cipntion OF Manila. Up to tnnt date
the sentries OF the two forces had
guarded opposite ends OF the Pace
bridge. a stone structure across a ten
foot creek ON the outskirts Of the city.
but In accordance with Instructions
the American officer OF the day cs'
rayed TO post his sentry In the bridge
The Filipino guard objected, however
and when a protest was made, IN
formed the Americans that at o'clock
the American line unless the sentry
was withdrawn.
Al the appointed hour Mai. Gen. An.
dcrron and sons 1000 men were on
hand. but after "a conference the Flu.
pinon were recognized 60 the extent
that the sentry was Withdrawn TO ms
former position. and the American
troops marched back TO their quarters
without having had n chance TO nre
single shot.
FILIPINO RESPONSE POSTED.
The issuance OF Den. otis'a proola-
nation regarding the intention OF the
Americans In tho Philippines gave
Aniiinaido the opportunity he desired,
aud less than twelve hours after the
former was published the Filipino ~.
Spouse was posted upon the walls OF
this city. Its effect was instantaneous
upon the natives generally. and their
attitude was such that II was deemed
advisable TO keep the entire army OF
occupation In quarters and undct
arms. In order that II might be ready
" nm emergency arose.
Two trivial Incidents which occurred
simultaneously In different parts oil
the city occaAioncd a false alarm nj
$3.50 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon.
arms" Within fifteen minutes after
the echoes Of the buglcr had died
away, the whole Of the city was under
arms. every company OF every rcRi-
ment being In its allotted position
ready for action. While this created
somewhat OF aitcnNation temperate,
the promptitudc with which the troops
responded to the call had the effect OF
restoring confidence.
Meanwhile. the insurgents have oon'
centrntod their forces on the outskirts
of the city ana are strengthening their
position every day. orders have. how
ever. been issued that they shall act
only ON the defensive. which Indicates
disposition to avoid trouble " pos.
rible. An accident may. however. pre-
oipitatc u conflict at any moment.
GEN. oTis's PROCLAMATION.
In his proclamation to the natives OF
the Philippines. Issued ON January tth,
Mai. Den. L.. y, Otis says that; In
the war against Spain the United
states forces came here 20 destroy the
power OF that nation and 10 give the
blessings OF peace and individual free
dom TO the Philippine people that We
are here ~ fficndH OF the Filiplnor TO
protect them In their homes. their cm-
pigments, their individual and rcli-
gloun liberty. that all persons who.
deayor, cooperate with the govern
ment OF the United States To give 81.
feet to thea. bcnencient purposes. VIII
receive tho reward OF Its support and
protection.
''Tho President Of the United statos
has assumed that tho municipal lava
Of the country In respect TO privat"
rights and property and the repression
of crime are To be considered as con
tinuing In force. In 30 far as they may |
he applicable to a flee people. ana |
should he administered by the ordinary |
tribunals OF Justice, presided over by |
Representatives OF the people ana those
In sympathy with them In their desires |
for good government; that the func. |
tons and duties connected with ciyN |
and municipal administration are To DO |
performed by such officers ~ wish 10 |
accept the assistance OF the United |
states. chosen In no far nh II may be
from the Inhabitants OF the
islands: that while the management or
public property and revenues and the
use Of all public means of tranHporta-
tlOn are TO be conducted under the |
military authorities until such authors
ties can DO replaced by civil admins
'ration, all private property; whether
q individuals or corporations, must
be respected and protected.
III private property be taken for
uses II shall be paid for at
fair valuation In cash. " possible. ana
when payment In cash II not pracu-
cable at the time. receipts therefor WIN
be given To be taken up and liquidnted
M soon M cash becomes available. The
ports OF the Philippines Islands shall
he open to the commerce OF all foreign
nations and goods and merchandise
not Prohibited for military reasons by
the military authorities shall be adj
mitted upon payment OF such duties
and charges as shall be In force at the
une of Importation
FILIPINO OFFICE HOLDERS.
After quoting President McIiinley's
Instructions. Gen. Otis says: II am
FULLY OF the opinion thRt II II the inten-
lion OF the United States government,
while directing affairs generally. 10 APP
point the representative men now form
ms the controlling element OF the Fill-
pinos TO civil positions Of trust and re-
rponslb.lity, and Il win be my aim 10
appoint thereto such F'ilipinos as may
oe acceptable 10 the supreme authOri-
Ties al Washington,
=. III IL my belief that II IL the inten-
Iion OF the United States government
20 draw from this Filipino people as
much OF the military force OF the Islands
~ possible and consistent with IA free
ihd well constituted government OF
me country. ana II In my desire TO In
'ukurate n policy Of that character.
am also convinced that II II the
mention OF the United States govern
heht 10 seek the establishment OF a
most liberal government for the Islands
y which the people themselves shall
ave as full representation as the main
'ehhnce OF order and law Will permit,