The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-12-05

MANILA, NON. So.A 0pduicu CUT.
poral captured by the Filipinos has ar
rived here from Tarlac. He says he
saw Aguinaldo accompanied by o
prominent leader and fifteen men, ar.
rive at Bayombong during the night Of
November 18th, hatless, his clothes
torn and spattered with mud and his
horse exhausted. Aguinaldo, It ap-
pears, rested short time, seemed anx-
ious, consulted with his companions
and the villagers as to the nature Of
the roads, secured fresh horses and
proceeded Immediately toward Man
galaren in Pangasinan province, west
of Bayombong.
giving minute details. He is con-
WINGED he IL not mistaken, having seen
Agu nalJJ several times, during recent
months. Aguinaldo. 1t appears. would
have had time to leave Bayombong No.
vember 18th and pass through General
Wheaton's lines November 18th.
WAR NEARING AN END.
NEW YORK. Nov. pa cable to
the Sun from Manila says: The COM
plete overthrow of Aguinaldo's So
called government, several Of whose
officials are now in the hands of the
Americans, confirm the prediction
made fortnight ago that the suppress
sion Of the rebellion was question of
only very short time. The only
work remaining now is the disposal of
small bands and will be practically
brigand hunting. With the arrival Of
new troops the opening of ports will
soon begin.
PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS GIVES
UP.
MANILA. Nov. "a, $50 p. m.-Bau-
tista. President Of the Filipino Con-
gress, presented himself to General
Macarthur today and formally re-
nounced all further connection with
the instruction. He was one of the
influential Filipinos who hesitated at
the beginning of the war as to which
side to cast his lot. He was offered q
judgeship Of the Supreme Court, but
declined. He now announces that he
desires to accept the position, and says
the Filipino Congress and Cabinet are
scattered. never to re-assemble. Some
'of the. members. he adds. have re-
turned to their homes, while others
are flying for safety. Many OF the
CongI essmen have resigned, and he be-
lieves the Filipino soldiers will lay
down their arms everywhere as soon
as they learn the truth.
Bautista says that Senior Mabini, the
Filipino Minister Of Foreign Affairs, is
the cause Of the resistance to the
Americans. Mabini has great scheme,
which is really pure nonsense, for the
liberation Of the Malay races under the
leadership Of the Filipinos.
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
4 cable to the Sun dated Manila, No
vember 25th says: The transport Bru-
tus brought General Wheaton's re-
ports here. She also brought Senior
Buencamino. who was captured near
'Cabarawan. He says that Aguinaldo.
his Cabinet. his mother. wife and son.
and 1000 troops have started north
ward. Buencamino separated from
Aguinaldo near Cabarawan. Ten of
his escort were killed and he lost S.
900 In gold. He then surrendered to
Major Cronin Of the Thirty-third In
fantry. a .sucE
DOUBLING ON HIS TRACKS.
1t is now reported that Aguinaldo
has doubled on his tracks and that
General Pho Del Pillar IL assuming his
name II this IL true General Young
IL pursuing Pho Del Pillar. General
Young left San Fernando on Novem-
her goth with q troop Of cavalry and
three companies of Aacabebes. The
capture Of the rebel leader whom he ia
pursuing seemS certain.
TAGAL GOVERNMENT SCATTERED
WASHINGTON. Nov. N.-General
Otis summarizes the situation In Lu.
zon in q dispatch to the War Depart
ment today. In which he says that the
insurgent government can no longer
claim to exist. it, troops and oficials
are scattered and Agu!naldo In hiding
The dispatch follows:
MANILA, Nov. 2i.-The claim to q
government by the insurgents can be
Treasurer. Secretary of the Interior
and President Of Congress are In our
hands: Ito President and remaining
Cabinet officers are hiding evidently
In different Central Luxon provinces;
its generals and troops, In small
bands. are scattered through the pro-
yinces acting as banditti. or. dispersed
playing the role OF amigos. With arms
concealed.
The indications are that Aguinalic
did not escape through tho lines %
I.awton or Wheaton. but hed westwar'
from the Bayombops railway station
Telegraphle communication 10 Dagu
pan has been established and probab
W connection with Ran Fabian today
by relaying nine miles Of track VIII