River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-11-02
MAY GO BACK TO MANILA.
philippine Commission Likely TO Re-
turn to the Isiands-Young's Army
Advances Under Difficulties.


Washington, Oct. 30.--Although the
plans for the approaching session OF
the Philippine commission have moi
yet been fully outlined, the indi-
cations are that the earnest efforts OF
the body will be devoted to the prepare
ton of a short, concise preliminary re-
port, which will be submitted in season
to serve as a basis for such COMPRESSION
al legislation as may be necessary at
the approaching session. II is presumed
that this Will set out briefly the origin
of the breach between Aguinaldo and
the American forces, fixing the respon-
sibility therefor with all of the weight
that should attach to the conclusion of
a body of this character. 1t is not be-
lieyed that the attempt viii be made in
the preliminary report to plan de-
tailed system of government for the
Philippines, but this will be allowed to
go over until the insurrection has been
quelled. All Of this forecasts a return
of the commission to the Philippines,
even before the expiration of the pres
ent dry season, if the result of the pres
ent military operations warrants it,
and n circumstance that tends to cor
roborate this belief is the fact that the
commission has left behind at Manila,
installed in its headquarters, the en-
tire force of employees and officials save
Secretary Macarthur.
Manila, Oct. 30.-Gen. Young, with
the infantry, is advancing upon Ca
banatuan under difficulties. The coun-
try is furrowed with rivers and deep
ravines, the bridges over which have
been destroyed; the mud is deep, ra-
tions are short and the transportation
of supplies has been delayed by low wa
ter and the poor condition of the roads.
There are sufficient stores, however, to
keep the brigade. The insurgents for
a long time have lived off the country,
impoverishing it. The American horses
are not yet accustomed to the native
grass, and long bullock train has left
San Fernando, carrying hay for the cav
airy. The Spaniards report that there
are no insurgents at Cabanatuan.
Manila, Oct 30.-Detachments of the
Sixth infantry have recently been en-
gagged in dispensing bands of bandits
who have been operating in the island
of Negros. Capt. Simons struck a vii
lage of Tnlisanes, near San Carlos, and
Capt. Evans defeated another band,
killing ten, wounding many and cap
turing 20. There were no American
losses.
Washington, Oct. 30.-The war de-
partment received the following dis
patch from Gen. Otis:
Manila, Oct 2S-Young struck insur-
gents Santa Rosa, north of San 1sidro, yes
terday, driving them; captured some Of
their property. Casualties two killed, one
wounded Evans, Sixth infantry, struck
robber band Negros 9th instant, killed ten,
wounding many, capturing 20 prisoners.
Simons, Sixth infantry, struck small
band dispersed them, killed three. No
casualties"
Washington, Oct 3O.-By the death
of Gen. Guy V. Henry the president
has the appointment of another brig
adler general in the regular army. He
will thus be able to reward Maj. Gems.
Lawton and Macarthur at the same
time.
1t is expected that the appointments
will be made in the order named, so
that Gen. Lawton will have precedence
over Gen. Macarthur. 1t is said at the
war department, however, that no APP
pointments for either the regular or
volunteer army will be announced for
several days.
The command of the department of
the Missouri, left vacant by the death
of Gen Henry, will fall to Gen. Mer-
riam. As matter of fact Gen. Mer-
Ram is now in command of that de
partment, as well as the department of
the Colorado. 1t is the intention to
keep him in this dual command indefin-
itely, for the reason that by the APP
pointments of Gems. Lawton and Mac
Arthur there will be no one available to
take command of the department of
Missouri.
Gen. Henry, although assigned to
that command, had not, owing to i'll
ness, been able to assume the duties.