The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-21
Causes Universal Sorrow Among All
Ranks at Manila.
The Bod Placid Temporarily In a Vault
Until Brought to United States,
President Mckinley and Secretary
Root Send Messages to General
Otis Expressing Their Sorrow
at the Death of General Lawton.

MANILA, Dec. 20.-S p. m.-MaJor
General Lawton's body was brought
from San Mateo to Manila this AFTER
noon, his staff and a squadron OF cav
Glry acting as escort. 1t was round
necessary to bridge the river. The 1u-
neral will take place from his late les-
idence here, a mansion formerly oecu-
pied by a Spanish General. The body
has been placed temporarily in vault
in Ell Pace Cemetery, where many OF
the American soldiers have been in
tered, and guard of honor will be
maintained. When Mrs. Lawton and
her four children shall have completed
their arrangements for returning to the
United States the remains will be taken
on a transport with an escort of off,
GERS for final interment. as is thought
probable here, in Arlington Cemetery.
General Lawton's death has caused
universal sorrow at Manila. No Amer
lean officer had greater popularity
among all ranks, and in his dealings
with the natives he commanded their
respect and confidence to a remark
able degree. The Mayors whom he in
stalled in the neighboring towns are ar
ranging to attend the funeral in a body
To his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due the brilliant
execution of the plan of campaign in
North Luzon, which has scattered the
insurgents from San Isidro to the Gulf
of Lingayen. That section of the ISL
and which had to be traversed during
the very worst season of the year. pre-
sented difficulties considered by all ae-
quainted with it to be almost insur-
mountable, but General Lawton thor
oughly covered the program assigned
him.
When he reached Tayug and found
that the other division had not arrived,
he went through to Dagupan on his
own responsibility. Although he i'm
posed great hardships upon his men,
he invariably shared their lot cheer
fully
Thirteen Americans, including three
officers, were wounded in the engage
ment at San Mateo, where General
Lawton was killed. Captain Brecken-
ridges wound is not considered dan
gerous. although the bullet penetrated
his arm and side
1t is estimated that the insurgents
numbered 800, and that half of them
We're armed with rifles. The Americans
numbered 1900. but the command had
been much depleted by sickness.
The wagon train found the trails i'm
passable. and was obliged to return.
The insurgents retreated to the north
east, leaving six dead. They have other
forces near Tayta This region. al
though close to Manila. has proved the
most difficult from which to dislotge
the enemy.
1t is now reported that the insurgents
intend to concentrate at Santa Cruz,
La Guna province, and in the district
east of La Guna de Bay.
The American secret service reports
that Aguinaldo has joined the Mari
Quina force
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY
FROM THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Presf-
dent to-day sent the following cable
gram to General Otis:
Executive Mansion, December 90
1899.
General Otis, Manila: have learned
with inexpressible sorrow of the death
OF Major General Lawton, and ask to
share with the officers and men of the
Eighth Corps in their grief One Of the
most gallant officers of the army has
1alien- At the time the sad news came
TO US, his nomination as Brigadier Gen.
eral OF the regular army was already
made Tor transmission to thu Senate
out no rank can enhance his fame He
rose from the ranks of the Ninth In
diana Volunteers, filling every grade in
the service to that of Major General of
volunteers, and in three wars was con-
spicuous for bravery and devotion to
duty. The country mourns the death
of this intrepid leader Convey to Mrs.
Lawton my heartfelt sympathy in her
overshadowing aff1itcion.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
Secretary Root cabled as follows:
War Department, Dec. 20. 1899
"Otis, Manila: join with the officers
and men of the Eighth Army Corps in
deepest regret over the death of their
heroic comrade, General Lawton. I beg
you to convey to Mrs. Lawton express
sion of my sincere sympathy. 1t was
the ideal death of soldier, as his
splendid courage and devotion to duty
has met the ideal of a soldiers life.
The sad news will be announced to the
army, and due ceremonies of respect Tor
his memory will be directed in general
orders. ELIHU ROOT.
Secretary of War"
Secretary Long has uttered the fol-