The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-29

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
MANILA March y. p. m.-lnsargents
In retreat from Marilao yesterday destroy
ed the bridge across the Marslao river and
this had the effect OF temporarily checking
the advance Of Gen. MacArthur's division,
which crossed the river On light pontoons
this morning, but Is now compelled 10 walt
for engineers 10 throw heavier pontoons
across the stream 20 allow the passage OF
the artillery and supplies before making a
mcve toward Maloios.
The main body OF the American army 10
consequence made only slight advance
today MacArthur's advance guard. which
vas in the vicinity of Bulacan yesterday.
reported that the enemy had partly burned
that town. and shat no large force Of rebels
had been seen. 1t was thought likely. how
ever. that the Fnipinas we're concealing
themselves In order to deceive the Ameri-
cans as TO their strength.
Gunboats DisIodge Rebels.
This belief proved justified when the gun
beats Lagana de Bay and Napldan pro-
ceeded up Buiacan river. sheliDg the jun
gle on both sides OF the stream. The
fire was very effective in disclosing the
whereabouts OF the enemy, who sustained
heavy iossss. Three men on the Iaguna
de Bay were wounded By rebel rifiemen
on the shore.
The result OF the operations OF the gum
beats was the clearance OF the country on
bota sides OF the river. which viii greatly
aid the American troops when they begin
To advance again.
II is learned that the Filipinos around
Rnf har ussfa ipfo 70
from Maiolos. but no; the sllgh.sst doubt
is entertained az to the result of the
impending engagement.
The great number OF our wounded In the
fight OF the last three days has made nee
essary the erection OF tents for hospital
purposes. in addition TO the general hosp!-
tai The surgeons are doing admirable work
and there are no complaints regarding the
medical department Five surgeons from
Admiral Dewey's feet are still aiding the
army surgeons.
Final Engagement II Near.
IL was expected that the final big en-
gagement would occur today at or near
Malolos, the insurgent capital. bat the i'm
possibility Of getting the artillery across
the Mariiao river until heavier pontoons
can be had or the bridge is repaired. frus-
trated the American plans, and after the
engagement OF this morning a rest was
given the men. who. while suffering from
heat. are in good spirits.
The railway which was damaged by the
Insurgents has been repaired 10 Mar.lao,
and supplies sor the army are now being
forwarded without difficulty. The neces-
sary portoous will. IL is thought. be
brought up TO Narilao BY this means and
u Is expected tina; all the preparations
for the continuance OF the forward move
mcnt VIII soon b. completed
IiIipinos With Throats Cat.
March -. a. n1.-(ien. MacArthur's a.
vision has advanced two and one-half
miles this morning without encouniering
any of 5Ac Filipino forces There wax no
sign ef tne enemy bat twenty insurgents
were found with their threats cut II Is
believed the men have been slaughtered
because az their refusal 70 continue the
light against the Americans
ASlsiusldo with has family. Is preparing
ga take fight fro-n Msioles II Is believed
the rebels have been influenced 20 CON
rinae ghelr resistance through their su-
refss3tieus faith in Aguimsi31's abill1y
T12esr falth has now b%san destroyed ana
many refuse 10 Ienser follow his army.
Tese Americans are preparing ar armed
railway car 20 accompany their further
! advances