The Mena star., 1899-02-22
F|L|P|NOS DRIVEN OFF.
The Insurgents Became So Nagging That Gen. King Opened Fire
 Upon Them.
GEN. OTIS REPORT FROM AolLo.

He Says Gen. Miller Relieves That the In-
 surgent Forces a Few Miles Out from
 noiIo Are Disinteerating-An Quiet at
 Manila-The Administration at Wash
 iDgton Much Encouraged
 Manila, Feb. 21- The enemy were concentrating all yesterday at the waterworks and in front of Kings brigade. They finally became so nag ging in front of Kings position that the general sent two companies of the First Washing ton infantry over the Pasig river. They swept the country for two miles and then swung over to the river bank opposite the insurgent trenches facing the American position at Macati and opened flank fire on the insurgents across the river. Two guns of the Sixth artillery, under Lieut.. Scott, at Macati pounded the insurgent position, while the troops from Macati charged and drove the enemy before them. Fifteen Eilipinos dead were found and four wounded Two American soldiers were wounded by the explosion of Springfield rifles
 
 he has made humane war is another fabrication. In the last few weeks the Red Cross has been like red flag to the insurgents. Chaplain Pierce, of MacArthur's staff, testifas that he has been shot at by sharpshooters 50 times in the provisional hospital Every ann bulance or litter was the signal for shower of bullets. The surgeons of the hospital corps, who were giving aid to the Filipinos as we'll as to the Ameri- can wounded, were a target for the sharpshooters. A wounded man who was being carried from the field was killed by insurgents concealed in tree. The Red Cross people are now armed
 The natives of the village of Paco made bold attempt last night to burn the quarters of the First Wash ington volunteers by setting fire to the huts adjoining the troops quarters in the rear. Fortunately the wind changed at the moment and famed by stiff breeze, the flames spread in the opposite direction, destroying fully 20 shacks and houses opposite the ruins of the church. The incen- diaries escaped. The rebels are leav- ing the vicinity of San Pedro Mecatin in small parties and are reported to be moving toward Singalon.
 Gen. Otis Report from IIoilo.
 Washington, Feb. 21. The war de- partment has received the following: Manila Feh 2i--Adjutant General Wash ington: Gen. Miller reports on 10th instant in- surgents' forces few miles out from Ioilo be- lieved to be disintegrating. Can maintain his position with present force Business in city being resumed. He has sent up four repre- sentative men officials from capital of island or Negros, where American flag raised and American protection requested against small insurgent force in islands Affairs there and in Cebu are very encouraging Shall en- deavor to maintain and improve present prom ising conditions. Affairs here quiet Small insurgent force east of the city driven away yesterday with considerable loss to enemy Otis
 All Quiet at Manila.
 Manila, Feb. 2l.--The United States transport Newport has arrived here from Iloilo with dispatches from Gen. Miller to Gen. Otis. She reports all quiet at Iloilo The American troops there are occupying the suburbs of Jaro and Molo, business has been resumed gen.
 
 rice is coming in from the provinces and there has been no fighting since February 13. All is quiet at Manila The heat is causing some inconven- fence, but no casualties have been re- ported.
 The Administration Much Encourag ged.
 Washington, Feb. 21.--The cabinet, at it's meeting to-day, discussed the message received from Gen. Otis at Manila and reached the conclusion that the situation generally in the Philippines was considerably im- proved. From other sources it is learned that the insurgent leaders have admitted that when the United States forces are reinforced by the troops now nearing Manila. their chances of success will be greatly re- duced. This gives the administration much encouragement and it is gener- ally believed that the complete sub- jugation of the insurgents will be matter of a com paratively short time.