Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-08
EARLY PHILIPPINE MOVEMENT.
All Signs Point In This Direction
Otis Has 81, 900 Men,

WASHINGTON, September THE &C
tivity Of the War Department officials
and tho close figuring that is being done
regarding the available force in the Phil
ippines indicates an early movement. It
has been known that a forward move
ment was contemplated in November, but
there are now indications that the cam
paign may begin at least a month earlier.
If there should be favorable weather con-
dtions. BY October 1st General Otis will
have an army Of 81 900 effective fighting
men, 1t is believed by some officials OF
the army that such a force ought 10
begin an active campaign without delay,
unless the weather conditions are such
as to absolutely prevent.
TO TAKE AGUINALDO IN THE REAR.
With tho arrival at Manila Of the
other troops now being raised, II is sug-
gested that they may be formed into an
other corps for the purpose of pursuing
the Filipinos In some other part Of the
Island Of Lu2On. In this connection. 1t
IS known that many officers look with
favor upon the suggestion that an army
should be landed at Lingayen, and move
down the Dagupan railway. thus taking
the army Of Aguinaldo in the rear
This will necessitate the cooperation of
the navy. and the officials of the Navy
Department have consulted with the War
Department as to what can be done TO
advantage in this direction. The navy
has offered to send squadron TO Lin
gayen bay, and subdue the town and oc-
cupy II, thus making safe landing for
the army. should the plan of attack be
decided upon.
REBELS" MET AND SCATTERED.
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tain Butler. with three companies Of
the Third Infantry. a detachment of cav
airy. and one gun, while upon a recon-
Nuisance met a body of rebels yesterday,
at san Rafael. The Americans scattered
the enemy and captured seven prisoners,
five rifles, and 800 rounds of ammunition.
They also destroyed the rice stored in
seven warehouses. The rebels are sup
posed to belong to the command of Gene
raj Pic del Pillar, who. with his main
force. retreated 20 the northward.
The reconnaissance will be continued,
following the rebels toward Maasln.
TROOPS COMING HOME.
The United States transport Newport
will convey 10 the United States the last
company OF the signal volunteers, the
Nevada cavalry, and various discharged
soldiers.
INSURGENTS" AGGRESSIVE.
MANILA. September THE insurgents
! have fired four volleys on the American
outposts at linus. The Americans have
not replied, except on Thursday. when inc
Americans sailed out and fired two vol
. lcys. 81,
/ The Secret Service has learned that
Aeuinaldo has preferred charges against
the general commanding in the Cavite
province for failing 10 obey an order 10
/ attack linus.
The Americans treat the Filipinos more
/ like fractions children than Ike enemies
TREACHERY IN MANILA.
Proofs have been obtained that the
/ Mayor and five members OF the Council
are active insurgent sympathzers. and
MANY insurgent soldiers are visiting the
town in disguise. There Is no desire &c
stop them, however, az II is thought 9
1isnlav of the American resources and
the efforts to give the Filipinos good gov
eminent will have a beneficial effect.