The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-24
ARMY MEN WANT NO TALK
NOS SPIRIT UTTERLY.
THE WORK DONE THEN ONCE FOR ALL
President Schurmaq Believes that Having
Proved Our Power We Should Now b.,
conci|ia'0ry. Filipino Commissioners
Are in Clover.

Are in Clover.
Manila, May 23.--6:15 p. m.-Thc
Filipino commission spent the day at
the residence of the American com
missioners. They discussed every
point of the scheme of Government,
and the peace proclamation details,
asking for information as to what
personal rights would be guaranteed
them. Colonel Charles DENLY, of the
American commission, explained that
they would be the same as under the
United States Constitution.
The Filipinos also desired informa-
tion as to the school system to be
established, and approved of the Ann
erican policy of the separation of
Church and State. They chiefly oh,
iected to the scheme on the ground
that it gave them personal liberty.
which they knew they would have.
but did not give them political lib
erty.
Finally, the Filipinos said they were
personally pleased with the plan, but
could not endorse it officially.
During the day, the Filipino COM
missioners called upon General Otis,
and they will repeat their call tonlor-
row.
There is much comment here on the
outing the Filipino envoMs are enjoy
ing. They are arrayed in blue coats.
scarlet trousers and gold lace. and
drive about the city, revelling in the
attention bestowed upon them. rhcN
are the centers of continual levees at
Filipino houses, where they have been
entertained and have had every OPP
portunity to advance the interests o..
the insurrection. Military sentiment
disapproves of the Filipinos being
lioniZed by the civilian element. GEN
eral Otis, from ante-bellum expert
ence, and owing to the Filipinos' fond
ness for discussion, has maintained
the attitude he assumed with the
first commission. He has had no of
fer to make the Filipinos. save that
they lay down their arms without
terms. The army believes that if we
intend to remain in the Philippine
Islands it will be cheaper in the long
run to whip the insurgents so tfor>
oughly that they would be glad of The
opportunity to surrender, rathe" than
to parley with them and make terms
which they would construe as a com
promise.
The army is also of the opinion that
while the first course may cost more
men and money in the beginning than
the latter. it will prove an effectuai
damper upon future instirrcction.
whereas if the war is ende, hv a
compromise, the professional revoI,i-
tionists among the Tagals NAV be en-
couraged to try again in Il few ycara
Professor Schurman. speaking of the
Commissions policy. said:
II believe force was necessary because
they thought us weaklings and towards.
but believe also that Cancellation should
accompany force. My endeavor has been
ever since l came herd to exercise con
citation"
The Professor is most optimistic as to
the/resuts of the negotiations and be-
lievcs the scheme of Government pro-
posed by the United States Commission
will be ultimately adopted
Rosario. IL Filipino Congressman and
Il wealthy resident of Manila and form
erly .tguinaldo's Commissary General.
accompanied by an insurgent captain
called upon Major General Otis today.
and announced that 1--WE desire to sur
render our persons and property into the
hands of the Americans" The surren-
der WAS arranged by Captain Pierce. of
the Fourteenth regiment. who knew
Rosario before the war. Rosario CORE
sponded in cipher with General Luna.
so be has been closely watched by the
officials at Tarlac since \he insurrection
has been weakening. Rosario only es-
capped by persuading General Luna to
SEND him on secret mission to Manila
for the purpose of collecting funds. With
the captain. ten men and their families,
Rosario travelled at night through the
sWamps and mountains. passed the lines
OF both armies, and entered Manila last
evening. lie has been liberated on pa
role.
According to the story told by Rosario.
General Luna is absolute dictator and
Aguinaldo< fears him. Every Filipino
leader. it is added, fears the other of
treachery.
The recent meeting of the Filipino
Congress was to secure new Cabinet.
and the question of peace was not for
mally considered, as the members feared
General Luna's displeasure. The Fill
pino Government was unable to secure a
Secretary of the Treasury. All who
were offered the portfolio declined to ac-
cept it.
Major Bell. with two companies of
the Fourth cavalry. has been reconnoit-
ering in the direction of Santa Arita.