Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-31

continue with unabated vigor.
The visitors were apparently ignor-
ant of the true condition of affairs here.
Upon their arrival they were inundated
with Invitations covering both day and
night, and express surprise at the con-
dition of affairs within our lines. They
had been led to believe that everything
was chaotic, and are delighted at the
reception accorded them.
Greatly Reduced.
1t is added that the only Filipino
troops now left are 1000 men, under
Gen. Luna, at Tarlac, and about 1000
men under Gen. Pho del Pillar. Even
these are demoralized and short of arms
and supplies. Many of their rifles are
disabled and the Filipinos are unable
to repair them owing to the lack of
Suits the ENJOYS.
Manila, May 24.-The Filipino COM
missioners spent the day at the resi-
dence of the American commissioners.
They discussed every point of the
scheme of government and the peace
proclamation details, asking for in
formation as to what personal rights
would be guaranteed them.
Finally the Filipinos said they were
personally pleased with the plan, but
could not indorse it officially.
Surrenders Internationally.
Rosario, Filipino congressman,
wealthy resident of Manila, and for
merly Aguinaldo's commissary gen.
eral, accompanied by an insurgent cap
tain, called upon Maj. Gen. Otis Tuesday
and announced that eve desire to sur
render our persons and property into
the hands of the Americans"
Agu1naldO Fears Luna.
According to the story told by Ro-
sario, Gen. Luna is absolute dictator
and Aguinaldo fears him. Every Fill
Pine leader, it is added, suspects the
others of treachery.
Another Battle.
Manila, May 25.-Thirty Filipinos
were killed and over 60 wounded in the
battle which took place Wednesday
morning between the American forces
and the insurgents at Santa Arita, one
mile north of San Fernando. The
Americans lost one man. Twelve of
our troops were wounded.
The Peace Negotiations.
The insurgent peace commissioners
will leave Manila to-day and return to
the rebel lines to make their report to
Aguinaldo. President Schurman says
that the visiting commissioners express
themselves as pleased with their recep-
ton and with the friendly attitude of
the American authorities.
Lawton's Successful Campaign.
Gen. Lawton, with most of his
troops, has arrived at Malolos. His ex-
petition marched 100 miles in 20 days,
had % fights, captured eight towns, de-
stroyed 100000 bushels of rice and only
lost six men killed and 81 wounded. On
the other hand, Gen. Lawton estimates
that his troops killed 400 insurgents
and wounded double that number.
To Push the Fighting.
Washington, May 25.-The president
received dispatches Wednesday from
Gen. Otis and Prof. Schurman, presi-
dent of the Philippine commission.
These dispatches were read and fully
considered by the president and Secre-
taries Hay, Gage, Long, Alger, Hitch
cock and Wilson at a special cabinet
meeting at the white house after the
public reception.
The feature of the discussion was the
proposition of Gen. Otis to continue the
war increasingly until the absolute sur
render of the Filipinos was effected, and
the proposition of Prof. Schurman to
endeavor to secure the same end by
diplomacy.
The result of the conference Wednes-
day night may be stated briefly as fol-
lows:
1. That Gen. Otis prosecute the cam
paign with vigor and after his own
style.
?. That all possible means be tried to-
get before the Filipino people the terms
of the president by which they can Sc
cure lasting and advantageous peace.
The latter conclusion of the cabinet will
be entirely acceptable to the civilian
members of the commissions. Is III.
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Walnut Grove, Mo-, May 24.-Ben
White and his sweetheart, Miss Lulu