The evening times., 1899-04-17
MAN FROM MAnHA
TALKS OF AGUINALDO
DR.. Sanger Says the Americans
Need More Troops.
Blockade Necessary to Cut OF In
surgent Supplies.
Mysterious Way I'm which the Reb-
els Secure Arms-Sentfmenf
of Property Owners.

I'm the opinion of DIR. ]. Sanger, who, for
lhe past eight years has been a resident
Of Manila the number Of Americans now
stationed in the Philippines is entirely in
adequate to subdue or conquer the insuf-
gents. He only arrived in this country
about three weeks ago. a1d left Mania
shortly after Aguinaldo's defiance OF Amer
lean authority.
DR.. Sanger formerly resided in San Fran
cisco, ard reached Washington direct from
that city yesterday. His visit is to GER
tain extent unofficial. but while here he
will endeavor to interest the Surgeon Gen
eral of the army in several reforms which
he deems advisable in the management OF
the American hospital service in the Phil
ippines.
When seen by a Times reporter today
regarding the condition of affairs in the
Philippines. DR.. Sanger expressed the
greatest confidence in the bravery OF the
American officers and the heroism OF the
soldiers now engaged in putting down the
insurrection, but said that Aguinaldo will
never be defeated until more troops arc
sent to aid General Otis.
eight years" said the doctor. and during
that period the islands have been in
constant state of insurrecton. In fight
ing the natives, who compose the majority
of Aguinaldos army. the American troops
will experience the greatest difficulty.
Their mode of warfare is entirely different
from that OF civilized nations and further
more they possess bravery bordering on
fanaticism. Several defeats do not break
thair ,,iri, oil he N a
of their army. In fact the lack of organi-
cation amcng Aguinaldo's forces is one of
the chief difficulties with which the Ameri-
can forces have to contend.
"A whole regiment of troops will some
times be sent after a small detachment of
scarcely more than twenty natives who us
ually manage 10 make their escape into the
interior of the country. The American
forces now stationed in the Philippines are
entirely inadequate for offensive work and
if this Government wishes to completely
crush the rebellion more troops VIII cer-
tainly have to be sent TO re-enforce Gener-
al Otis
In speaking of the American troops and
officers under the command of General
Otis. Dr. Sanger had only the highest
word. of praise and said that the prog
ress they have made in compelling Aguin
aldo to retire from in front of Manila
should be matter of great pride 10 Amer
Jeans
Difficulties of Warfare.
The difficulties To he surmounJed. said
the doctor. are these: Asuinaldo's forces
are thoroughly acquainted with the couu-
try and know every point of advantage TO
be gained. Frequently they viii make a
big emon=traticn in front Of The Amsric- n
lines 10. the puipose of drawing our troops
into ;hy irtCriOr, where they ma! more
easily be ambushcd and cut of from Ihcir
base of supplies.
The experience OF the pest, continued
DIR. Sanger .'teache- that Filipino re-
beliion is never put down until the last
one of The arThr is either killed. or iriven
out Of the country. Frequently they viii
acknowledge submission and return to
their tGmes oaly TO break Gus again as
soon "a ;hcv have recovered from previous
Losses.
The doctor believes that the present in
surreG, on is The most formidable in the
history OF The country. and IN speaking of
AguinaldoS : army said thai it is much
larger than the Americans suppose.
He has. according to reports" said the
doctor. over ~ Get men under arms be-
sides numerous supporters and sympa,hiz-
ers He Is kept constantly informed as 10
the American movements and knows their
exact strength al all times. Manila and.
in facI. every town in the islands, IS full
of Filipino spies. never feel safe with
my own servants, for | know positively
that they are in sympathy with the in
surgents.
When asked if he did not believe that
Aguinaldo would finally have 10 submit on
account of his inability 10 secure ammu
milton and supplies DIR. Sanger said that
il would require much larger force of
coast patrol vessels than Admiral Dewey
now has at his disposal to thoroughly
blockade the islands.
AguinRIdO's Supplies.
at seems" said he, that Aguinaldo
gets ammunition and supplies whenever
he needs them. and every effort 10 discover
how he receives them has thus far proved
unavaiing. The vast country affords q
splendid opportunity for smuggling. and
the insurgents have been quick 10 take
advantage of il. Where they get their
arms do not know. but they are certain
Iy receiving outside assistance.
II do not believe that the insurrection
will be put down. continued DR.. Sanger.
until the island is entirely surrounded by
a naval patrol strong enough to prevent
the landing of a rowboat and even then
General Otis will have to have enough
troops to sweep the island from one end
to the other"
When asked as to what was the general
Mia regarding the policy adopted by the
United States. DIR. Sanger said that ii was
hailed with delight, Irrespective of national
ity.
Even the Spanards." he said. have
become reconciled and, contrary TO the
opinion in this country, are giving the
Americans every assistance. or course
there are a few exceptions. especially
among the of1iceholding class who are un-
doubtedly secretly aiding Aguinaldo in his
efforts to gain control of the island.
Value of the Philippines.
.'The United States.'' added DIR. Sanger
has no idea as to the value of the Phil
ippnes. The country possessions mex
haustible resources. which have never been
developed under Spanish rule. as that
country only cared to use the islands as a
source of revenue. l remember on one oc-
casion OF seeing a prominent Spanish OF
fetal lose quite large amount at gamb-
ling. The next day one of his assessors
came around and collected an additional
license tax from every business firm in
Manila. That night the official was at the
card table again. l have Travelled extern
sively through the islands and can state
positively that no country in the world
has such great mineral resources. This is
a revelation to the public. but is undoubt-
edly true. Among the ores to be found
, are gold. silver. copper and iron
Agricultural products are also culti-
waited with the greatest case. II you stick
a twig in the ground it will grow and
flourish. The climate is comparatively
country will develop into one of the most
IN tho In