The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-24
DIFFERENT VIEWS.
Philippine Commits
sion Divided in
Opinion.
OTIS BELIEVES IN FORCE.
Schurmann Advocates the
Cause Of Cancellation
Toward Natives.
OTIS BELIEVES IN FORCE.

Manila, May 23.-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 infor-
nation as to what personal rights
would be guaranteed them. Col. Chas.
DENLY of the American commission ex-
planned that they would be the same
as under the United States constitu-
ton
The Fflipinos also desired information
as to the school system to be estab
lished. and approved of the American
policy of the separation of church and
state. They chiefly objected to the
scheme on the ground that it gave them
personal liberty, which they know they
would have, but did not give them po-
litical liberty. Finally, the F'ilipinos
said they were personally pleased with
the plan, but could not indorse it Off
cially During the day the Filipino
commissioners called upon Maj. Gen.
! Otis, and they will repeat their call to-
morrow.
There is much comment here on the
outing the Filipino ENJOYS are enjoy
! ing. They are arrayed in blue coats
scarlet trousers and gold lace, and
drive about the city, reveling in the at
| tention bestowed on them, which is evil
IDENTIFY exceedingly gratifying to them.
They are centres of continual levees at
Filipino houses where they have been
entertained, and have had every oppor-
tunity to advance the interests of the
| insurrection. Military sentiment dis
approves Of the Filipinos being lion
lied by the civilian element
| Gen. Otis, from ante-bellum expert
ences, allowing for the Filipino's
fondness for discussion, has maintained
the attitude he assumed with the first
commission. He has had no offer to
make the Filipinos, save that they lay
down their arms without terms. The
army believes that if we intend to re-
main in the Philippine islands, it will
! be cheaper in the long run to whip the
insurgents so thoroughly that they will
be glad of the opportunity to surrender,
| rather than 20 parley with them and
make terms which they would construe
as a compromise.
The army is also of the opinion that
while the first course may cost more
men and money in the beginning than
the latter, it will prove an effectual
damper upon future instructions.
Whereas, if the war is ended by a COM
promise, the professional revolutionists
among the Tagalogs may be encour-
aged to try again in a few years.
| Prof. Schurmann, speaking of the
commissions policy, said: Il believe
force was necessary because they
thought us weaklings and towards. But
I believe also that Cancellation should
accompany force. My endeavor has
been ever since 1 came here to exercise
Cancellation. The professor is most OPP
| timistic as to the results of the nego-
tiations, and believes the scheme of
government proposed by the United
States commission will ultimately be
adopted"
Rosario, a Filipino congressman,
wealthy resident of Manila, and form
erly Aguinaldo's commissary general,
accompanied by an insurgent captain
called upon Maj. Gen. Otis today and
announced that I'VE desire to surren-
der our persons and property into the
hands of the Americans. The surren-
der was arranged by Chaplain Pierce
of the Fourteenth regiment, who knew
Rosario before the war.
The latter correspondent in cipher
with Gen. Luna, so he has been close
ly watched by the officials at TarIa
ening. Rosario only escaped by per-
suading Gen. Luna to send him on
secret mission to Manila for the pur-
pose of collecting funds.
With the captain, ten men and their
families, Rosario travelled at night
through the swamps, passed the lines
of both armies and entered Manila yes
terday. He has been liberated on pa
role. According to the story told by
Rosario Gen. Luna is absolute dictator
and Aguinaldo fears him. Every Fill
Pine leader, it is added, suspects the
others of treachery, The recent meet
ing of the Filipino congress was to Sc
cure a new cabinet, and the question
of peace was not formally considered,
as the members feared Gen. Luna's dis
pleasure.