New-York tribune., 1899-07-07

stoned in May. 1895 an assistant adjutant-gen-
eraI with the rank OF captain. and attached 70
The Philippine expedition. Reporting to Major
General Merritt then commander Of the expedi-
ton he was ordered TO Camp Merritt San
Francisco. where he served for two months as
adiutant of the First Brigade Of the 1ndepend
ent Division OF the Eighth Army Corps, at that
time commanded by Brigadier- General Marcus
P. Miller (now retired). who later commanded
al noilo. Major Strong served with General
Miller until July, 1898. when he was relieved
from this duty and ordered 10 proceed 70
Manila sailing for that point on the same
transport with Major General Otis. the present
Governor Of the Philippines.
Jrpon his arrival in Manila In August. Major
Strong was made assistant TO Major Thomas H
Rar-v. then. as now General Otiss adjutant-
general and served in this capacity until No
verober. when he was promoted TO be assistant
adfutant- general Of the Second Division Of the
Eighth Army Corps. commanded by Major
General Macarthur. with whom he has served
continuously since.
Major Strongs rank Of captain was INSULT
cient for the assistant adjutant- general OF d.
vision commanded by a maJor-general' ana ac-
cordirclv. on December 13 last he was made
major. During General MacArthurs campaign
against Malolos which resulted in the capture
of that city and the removal or the seat OF
tho rebel government 10 a point further north,
Major Strong's duties called for his constant
,,rAsance on the firing line. and he was finally
v,oundAd slightly IN the left arm Major Stone
sreaks Spanish, and upon his arrival IN Mania
he made a study ot and partially mastered the
Teeal dialect This knowledge ne was IdteI
able 10 turn 10 advantage Oo'" - 4'' ~
70 the Army - 49, ,s
temporary cessation OF hostilities between the
forces OF General Macarthur and the lnsurgent
chief and during this time by agreement, GER
tain so-called zones between the lines were re-
ee~ved into which the forces Of neither should
rsnerrate The Filipinos did not live up 70 their
agreement and General Macarthur on feoru-
arv called for a volunteer 10 carry com
Tnirication 10 the rebel commander requesting
that ne live up 20 his agreement II was d ou'S
attended with no little danger.
From those who volunteered lOr tnls service
Neior Strong on account Of his knowledge or
snsnish and Of the Tagal tongue. was selected
He was able 10 force his way through 70 Ihe
haadouarters Of the rebel commander as
tance OF about fourteen English miles ana de-
liver General MacArthur's message. The agree
-nent from that time until the renewal o. nus nos
+iliries was strictly adhered 70. MAJOR otrohs
has been constantly with General MACARTHUR
since that time. ~. ..,,trad
Family matters have for some time required
his presence here, and the cessation OF acLNe
ca.nnaigning on account Of the rainy SEASON
s1aflad him 70 apply for leave at a time Wheh
~ absence would be least felt. The rule OF the
consular service chat leave begins only upos
arrival in the United States) has oeen applIeu
- the Army and Major Strong's leave IN con
sao,erca will not be said 10 begin until MS ar
-}..si at san Francisco. He Is about twenty-five
vears old. and the ex-Mayor's only SON