The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-05-23

The president earnestly desires that
bioodshed cease, ana that the people Of
the Philippines at an early date enjoy
the largest measure OF self government
compatible with pea 20 nnd order"
The United States commission prepared
the scheme and the president ca5icd his
approval of the form ot the document.
The FHipinos have made no definite prop
ositiOn except for "a cessation of h0stl-
ties unu they can present the question Of
peace to the people, Professor schurman
told the Filipinos they had means OF
gathereing the people together as the
Americans control most OF the ports He
also reminded them that liberal form
Of government was offered them aud
pointed out that 1t was better than the
conditions exislng under Spanish rule
Ciozaga. president OF the Filpno com
MISSION replied that nothing could be
worse than Spanish rule ana admitted
that the form Of government proposed
was liberal.
The civilian members OF the Filipino
commission have declined to cooperate
with the other members Of that commits
sion as tho former consider Aguinali0'a
latest demand 10 be- preposterOus. after
General Otis refusal OF an armIstlce re-
ferrlng to his wish for time In order 10
consult the Filipino congress.
After "a conference tomorrow with the
United States commissioners, the FillDi-
DO commissioners Will lunch with Prof
essor Schurman and will afterward visit
the vessels composing the American feet.
New York, May PA Dispatch TO the
journal and Advertiser from Manila says.
In an interview with Georgia Del Pillar.
ln the presence OF Or. Robair, close
friend of Aguinaldo. and other peace
commissioners, Zialclta, who approved
the sentimimts expressed. General Del
Pillar said:
'"rhc insurgents are anxious 20 surren.
der but want the assurance FIRST tina:
there win ba not putting TO death of lhe
leaderg On the rebellion and some proof
that tne Americans viii carry out the
generous statements ln their proclama
ton
1--WE have been acquainted with ths
Americans. but short time n they are
sincere why We VIII agree 20 surrender
Internationally.
'In the negotiations entered into with
outhorz O Spanish officers IN the prev
lous rebellion similar promises were made
but not carried out Ruiz and others were
put 10 death On spite OF these promises.
"lf We give up our arms W. are al the
complete mercy 0f the Americans"
1--WE realize the hopefessness OF Fill
pino republic, FOR the people are now Int
poyerished and a continuance Of hOg'ili-
ucs would only Increase the suffering"
/ Washington, May 2-The war depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from Genral Otis
Manila. May 22-AdJutant General,
I Washington; Transport Warren arrived
lsrh instant; no casualties.
/ Cslgned) OTIS"
Washington, May 2-The war depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from General Otis;
! Manila. May 22-Adjutant General
/ Washington. Conditions as follows; In
/ hulucan province. troops maintained at
I Qunga, Balinag, san Miguel Iawton
proceeding down the RiO Grande river
| from san IsodOre. has driven enemy wesi
ward from San Anionio. Cariao ana Ara
yet where ne was Joined vest erday by
the Kobbes column; will reach Santa Ana
and Candaba today
Macarthur still al San Fernando and
viii occupy cities south and westward
iusurgent forces dlstractlng daily; Luna.
forcs at Taltic much diminished. hav,
destroyed several miles OF railroad IN nj.
'front.' number Of officers OF rank hav'