The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-05-26
SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
United States Commission Tells FmPinOs
What They May Expect Regarding .
GOvernment-Nevs from Manila

Manila, Nay 23.-Prof. Schurman,
head Of the United States Philippine
commission, has submitted the follow
ing written proposition to the FiiPinOs:
While the final decision as 70 the form OF gov
eminent IS in the hands OF the congress, TIE
president, under his military powers pending
the action Of congress, stands ready to Oher the
following form OF government A governor 70
be appointed By the president; q cabinet 70 be
appointed BY the governor general al the
judges 70 be appointed by the president; the
heads Of departments and judges 20 be either
Americans or FilipinOs, OF both and also a gen
eral advisory council, its members 70 be chosen
by the people By form Of suffrage TO be here
after carefully determined upon The president
earnestly desires that blOOdshed cease and that
the people Of the Philippines at an early date
enjoy the largest measure Of self-gOvernment
compatible with peace and order
The United States commission pre-
pared the scheme and the president
cabled his approval Of the form Of the
document. The FiIiPinOs have made
no definite proposition except for a ces-
satiOn Of hOstilities until they can pre-
sent the question Of peace to the PeO-
pie. Prof. Schurman told the FilipinOs
they had no means Of gathering the
people together, as the Americans con-
troll most Of the ports He also re-
minded them that a liberal form Of
government was offered them and
pointed out that it was better than the
conditions existing under Spanish rule
Otis Gables Regarding the Situation
Washington, NAY 23--The war de-
Partment has received the following
cablegram from Gen. Otis
Manila. May 22-Adiutant General. Washing
ton: Conditions are as follows: In Bulucan
San Miguel; LawtOn proceeding down Rio
Grande river from San IsidrO; has driven enemy
westward from san Antonio CariaO and Arayat,
where he was Joined yesterday by Kobbe's col
umn; VIII reach Santa Ana and Candaba to-day.
Macarthur still at san Fernando and will &C.
cupy cities south and westward; insur-
gent forces diSinteErating daily. Luna's force
at Tarlac much diminished; has destroyed
several miles railway in his front; number Of
Omcers Of rank have deserted Luna and few
have entered Manila for protection; in Pam
panda and BuluCGn inhabitants returning to
homes only fear insurEent troops; south Of Ma
Mia insurgent disintegratiOn progressing,
though large force still maintained: conditions
improving daily; send battalion Of troops and
RunbOat to NegrOs tomorrow TO allay excite
ment in southern portion Of island and west
coast Of CebuO- Have denied request Of Agui-
naldO's commissioners for armistice.-Otis-
Rebels Are Anxious TO Give Up.
Manila, May 23.-In an interview
with GregOrio del Pillar, in the presence
Of DR.. RObair, a close friend of Agui-
naldO, and another peace commissioner,
Zialcita, who approved the sentiments
expressed, Gen. del Pillar said;
The insurgents are anxious TO surrender. but
want the assurance first that there viii be no
putting to death Of the leaders in the rebellion
and some proof that the Americans viii carry
out the generous statements in their prOclama-
ton We realize the hOpslessneSs Of Filipino
and continuance Of hostilities would only in
crease the suffering.