New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
PRICE THREE CENTS.
MACARTHUR AT DAGUPAN.
INSURGENTS FLEE BEFORE THE AMERI-
CAN TROOPS.
TAINS-REBEL ACTIVITY SOUTH
OF MANILA

Manila Nov. 2O.-General MacArthur's recon-
ncissance entered Dagupan this afternoon. Inc
Americans found that no insurgents had been
there for four days. The 33d Infantry was prob
ably in Dagupan yesterday. leaving the city last
night. No insurgents have been seen anywhere
near the railroad, and it is believed that the
only armed force OF any size Is in the noun
tains of the province OF Zambales. to the west.
although there reports OF insurgents con-
centrating at San Miguel de Camilang or Camil-
ing). west OF Panique. and at Mangatarom (or
Mangalaron), west of Bayambang. General Mac
Arthur Is prepared for the attack. his forces
being disposed between Bamban, Province OF
Tarlac. and Dagupan. The 18th Infantry. bat
talon of the 18th Infantry and two troops OF
cavalry Are with General Macarthur below
Dagupan.
Thirty insurgents, under a major escaped
from Bayambang yesterday about ten minutes
be fore the Americans entered. Others 1t is said,
threw their guns into the river. and are now
there in the role Of amigos. Many Spanish prs-
oners, escaped from the Filipinoe, are at Bay
ambang. among them the former Governors Of
the provinces of Tarac and Zambales. There u
also quite a large colony of former insurgent
officers collected at that point. including Major
Ortiz. who acted interpreter for the Filipino
Commission, headed by General Alejandrino.
which visited Manila in September Ortiz has
donned the amigo clothing. and announces that
he has abandoned the instruction
The Spaniards say the new insurgent capital
is Bengaet and that the American prisoners
are at Camitin. They report having seen Lieu
tenant Gilmore and his party in the north.
REBELS ACTIVE SOUTH OF MANILA
There has been a revival OF insurgent activity
south OF Manila particularly in Cavite Province.
At linus yesterday the Fpnos fired smooth
bore cannon, but this was soon silenced by tho
American artillery.
In the course OF the morning Major Cowles.
with a battalion Of the 4th Infantry and two
guns, scattered the enemy from the districts
around linus and in the direction or Perez das
Marlnas The Americans could not pursue the
retreating insurgents because their ammunition
was exhausted. The Fipnos were under the
command OF General Mariana Trias
Spies report that the insurgents are coming
into Cavite Province from Calamba, in Laguna
Province. and the other southerly provinces.
The insurgents have smoothbcres and two mod
ern cannon.
Firing in progress this afternoon ana IL
is reported that there more insurgents In
the vicinity Of linus than ever before
Two columns. one from linus and the other
from Bacoor, converged on the Zapote Bridge,
where they found deserted Filipino camp.
Two troops Of the 4th Cavalry, four companies
of the 4th Infantry and two guns Of Captain
Rey's battery proceeded to Annaboo south or
linus, and came upon the enemy intrenched at
that point. They scattered the Fillpinoe, put
as the latter were subsequently relnIorced, lne
Americans returned to linus under fire, seven or
our men being wounded. Our scouts found NJ
teen dead insurgents at Annaooo