Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-14
F|u|P|N0S ON THE Run
Schwan's Campaign in Direction of
Das Marinas Proves Warm One
For Rebels.
Their Casualties Reported at 200
Wounded and 400 Killed
Supplies Captured.
New Volunteer Troops Pursue the
Foe--Probable Action of Next
Congress.

F0e--Pr0bable Action of Next
Congress.
Washington, Oct. 14.-Otis cables to-
| day:
Schwan's column swung into linus
from Das Marinas yesterday morning
and camped at Bacoor last night. I'll
has scattered the insurgents, who are
probably retiring by detachments on
Indang. The condition of the roads
prevented further pursuit. One hundred
and twenty-five men of the Thirty
seventh Volunteers drove the insur-
gents south and west from the lake
town of Muntinlupa yesterday, pursu-
ling them several miles. and returned to
Bacoor last night by the Zapote river
road; loss, three killed. two wounded
and one missing Schwan's movement
| has been very successful, infiicting
heavy loss en- the men and property of
the southern insurgent army. He re-
ports their casualties at 200 killed and
| 400 wounded Their stored supplies were
4 destroyed Young, moving from Ara
lyat north and west, yesterday scattered
the insurgents. who retired to the
northwest. His casualties are three
lslightly wounded. Considerable grain
was captured"
ANOTHER BATTLE WITH REBELS
Three Americans Killed and Two
Wounded.
Manila, Oct. 14.-Maj. Cheatham with
a scouting party, while proceeding
along the west shore Of the lake yester-
day, encountered a force of rebels
strongly entrenched st Munlilupa.
| Maj Cheatham reports that he drove
The rebels from their position and that
in the engagement three Americans
We're killed and two were wounded Ru-
mors are in circulation in Manila tina,
Maj. Cheatham discovered three Ameri-.
can prisoners who had been bound
gagged AMI shot by the insurgents
\ firmed.
/ One Sandago, lieutenant of the ma
tive police, has been arrested and
lodged in jail. his subordinate having
reported to the authorities that he was
lendeavoring to enlist them in a plot 10
turn the police against the Americans
in the event of an uprising.
Reports having reached the provost
marshal that arms We're concealed at
j the headquarters of the Dominiean fr-
ars, a large building adjoining the pail
| ace, a detachment Of soldiers made
search Of the buildinf. They found a
small stock of Mausers, revolvers and
|ammunition. which was conliseated,
despite the protests of the friars that
the arms were not Intended for unlaw-
full use.
Gen. Schwan, with the infantry. has
Preached Bacoor. The troops are great
Ily exhausted. having had one of the
Hardest marches of the campaign. From
NIalabon to Perez das Marinas they
|marched through roadless rice fields
The Fourth Infantry from linus Joined
Gen. Schwan at Perez das Marinas
1.-The Filipnos had deserted the town up
on learning of the approach of the
lAmericans, leaving only the women and
lchildren behind.
Two strong shocks of earthquake
Tasting several seconds, We're felt in
Manila at 10 o'clock last evening.
MAY BE LEFT TO M,k1NLEY.
senator Davis says Congress VIII
Not Interfere in Rule of Philip
pines.
| Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Davis
of Minnesota, chairman of the senate
committee on foreign relations is of
the opinion that congress at its coming
session will not attempt to establish a
civil government for the Philippines,
but will leave them under the control of
President Mckinley. who will thus be
enabled to continue military control for
an indefinite period.
Senator Davis has been in Washing
ton several weeks preparing for his
work In congress. 1t is not certain yet
what committee will be given jurisdic-
ton over the affairs of the newly ac-
lquired islands, but the Minnesota sena-
tor has been giving especial attention to
the study of the problems involved in
their possession by the United States.
He has consulted with many senators
and congressman, and doubtless has
discussed these questions with the pres
ident. He occupies so influential posi-
ton in the senate that his opinion will
carry great weight in determining gov
ernmental policies.
While the ultimate fate of the Phil
ippines will be determined by con-
gress. so long as it keeps hands off
President Mckinley will continue to
direct their government by virtue of his
authority as commander in chief of the
army and navy.
1t is argued that, because of the vary
ing degrees of civilization and other
conditions. it will be Impossible for con-
gress to enact legislation suitable fol-
the entire group Under the military
power civil government of varying
!. forms can be established to suit the
, needs of the different races in the Phil
ippines, and this method offers ar
. adaptability that can not be obtained
by congressional action. Necessary
, changes can be adopted Immediately by
a simple order of the president or his
agents at Manila, and by this process q
good framework can be fashioned fol-
the future superstructure to be decreet
: by congress.