Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-11

TRATION STILL CONFIDENT OF
A PEACEFUL SOLUTION.
Hong Kong, January 10.-The Fill
Pine committee here has broken of all
relations with the United States con-
sui, Rounsevelle Wildman.
The committee to-day issued a writ
in the Supreme Court to recover SAL
600 which the Filipinos claim to have
deposited with Mr.. Wildman as treas
urer of the Filipino independence fund
in June last. The members of the
committee further allege that sensa-
tional disclosures are probable, show
ing, they add, that the American gov.
eminent recognized the FilipinoS as
belligerents by affording them assist
ance in arms and moral influence to
cooperate against Spain, thus endors-
ing the agreement made with Aguin-
aldo at Singapore in April
Washington, January 10.-Although
nothing of an alarming nature has
been received from Iloilo, there is no
doubt that members of the administra-
ton view the situation as somewhat
serious and are anxiously awaiting
further news. No apprehension, how
ever, is felt as to the result of any coll
lision which might take place between
United States forces now in the is
land and the natives, but the Presi-
dent is very anxious to avoid any en-
counter whatever He feels certain
that If the natives can be made to I'M
derstand that this government comes
to them in most friendly and help
full spirit there wifi be no further
trouble, and so he has given instruc-
tons to Gen. Miller that the utmost
patience must be exercised and every
reasonable request granted in order TO
avoid an open rupture.
Members of the administration ex-
press the opinion that the delay in the
ratification of the treaty OF peace has
contributed not little to the bellig-
erent spirit shown by the natives, and
as soon as that has been disposed of 1t
is believed that the recalcitrant ele-
ment will accept it as notice that the
sovereignty of the islands has passed
in fact to the United States and that
no opposition to its taking formal pos
hn toll
met meeting to-day the situation in
the Philippines was gone over and
some time was given to questions of
administration in Cuba.
Washington, January 10.-It can be
stated on authority that such news as
has been received to-day from Gen.
Otis is rather reassuring than other
wise as TO the situation in the Philip
pines, and that he made no allusion to
a hostile collision. he has been in
structed TO use gentieness in dealing
with the insurgents, and to advise and
cooperate with Admiral Dewey There
is some reason to believe that the pre-
sent situation may be protracted longer
than would be naturally expected, and
Immediately. if at all The question
has arisen here as to the exact purpose
to be served now in attempting to seize
IloiIo. Originally IL was intended to
release the Spanish force there besieg-
ed, but by their evacuation OF that place
they have removed that incentive, and
were il not for the false encouragement
it would give the insurgents there Is lit
tie doubt that the United States troops
would not be moved against Iloilo.
Meanwhile the navy is expected to draw
d Gordon around the island OF Panay.
and also Luzon. should IL be deemed
necessary to do so, 10 prevent the fur
Their supply OF arms and munitions OF
war to the insurgents. Probably the
gunboats now there or en- route will be
reinforced by the Machias and the An
napolis and Vicksburg.
LONDON. January 1.-THE Manila corr
respondent Of the Morning Post says:
There was an important conference
last evening between duly authorized
American and Filipino committees AT the
instance Of Aguinaldo. The latter appoint-
cd Gen. Flores. Col. Aauilles and Senior
Torres Major General Otis appointed
Gen. Hughes. Col. Smith. Of the CALI
fornia regiment and Judge Advocate