The record-union., 1899-07-10
Heavy Storm Prevailing in the Isl
and Of Luzsn.
Country Along the American South and Bay
Lines Literally Flooded.
Thirteenth Infantry Regiment
Practically Surrounded by
Water at Pasay-Some Of the
Companies Separated by
Streams Six Feet Deep-Men in
Many Cases Sleeping With
Three Feet Of Water Beneath
Their hunks.

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Their hunks.
MANILA, July 10, s a. NIT has
been raining and storminig almost con-
stantly for two days, and the country
along the American south and bay
lines is literally flooded. The soldiers
are suffering great discomfort.
The Thirteenth Infantry Regiment at
Pasay is in the worst position, being
practically surrounded by water, The
bridges that We're used for getting sup
plies have been washed away, and
some of the companies are now separ-
ated by streams six feet deep. In
many cases the men are sleeping with
three feet Of water beneath their
hunks, which are elevated on cracker
boxes. The company cooks, when pre-
pairing the meals, stand knee deep in
water.
Some of the roads leading to Pasay
are simply impossible, and the rice
fields on all sides are one great lake.
A high wind blew over several tents
of the Second Reserve Hospital.
Manila Bay is impossible of naviga-
tion by either launches or canoes. and
no vessel are leaving the harbor.
The United States transport Centen-
nial is ready to sail for San Francisco
with discharged soldiers, but the lat
ter have to sit around the water front
all day, drenched to the Skin, waiting
for a launch to take them to the
steamer.
The river Pasig and all the other
CT nd ha oft "
streets at all low points are covered
with water.
EFFORTS TO WIN OVER LEADING
FILIPINOS
MANILA, July 6 (via4 Hongkong, July
9.-Friendly Filipinos in Manila have
been the medium of communications
between the American authorities and
the military leaders of the insurrection
in Cavite province, which for some time
promised to result in bringing over a
prominent General and several hundred
Of his followers with their arms. If ths
Negotiations had succeeded the outcome
would have had great moral effect,
for other defections doubtless would
have followed. Were the Generals
name given it might lead to action sim
liar to that which befell other Filipinos
suspected of friendliness toward the
Americans. He had foreseen the fall
ure of the insurrection, and advised
Aguinaldo to make terms. but it is un-
derstood that he has sent word to the
Americans that having sworn to sup
port the insurrection. he must remain
loyal to the end.
Similar negotiations are said on good
authority to have been conducted with
a member of the Cabinet of the so.
called Filipino Government. who him.
self took the initiative. Some form
of money consideration figured in the
discussion with his friends.
GENERAL BATES TO CONSULT
WITH THE SULTAN OF SuLU.
CHICAGO July "a special to the
Times Herald from Washington,
says:
Concerning dispatches received at the
Schurman regarding his trip through
out the Philippine archipelago, Secre-
tary Hay authorizes this formal state
ment:
dispatches have been received at the
State Department from President
Schurman of the Philippine Commission
the southern islands of the archipelago.
He finds the condition in these islands
extremely gratifying There is a dis
position almost everywhere south of
LuZon to accept American sovereignty,
and take advantage of the things which
the American occupation holds out.
President Schurman expects to arrive
at San Francisco about the 15th.''
AS the result of a review of President
Schurman's dispatches. Secretary Hay
has authorized Brigadier General Bates
at Manila, to go to the Sulu groups to
consult with the Sultan of the Sulus
regarding the future of these places.
The authorities will not divulge the
nature of the instructions to General
Bates, but it is understood there is a
disposition here not to infringe upon
the Sultan's authority, provided he ac-
knowiedges the sovereignty of the Unit
ed States General Bates will explain
the purpose of this Government, and il
necessary will agree that this Govern
ment shall pay him a small annuity
as was done by the Spanish Govern
ment
President Schurman reported that the
Sultan was quite willing to transfer his
allegiance on condition that treaties ex-
listing between himself and Spain Were
respected by the United States.
1t is further stated by an official ir
a position to know that this Govern
ment intends to establish home rule
at places where it is considered ad.
visable. including the island of Negros
on conditions which, according to Pres
ident Schurman, are especially salts
factory.
Immediately upon President Schur-
mans arrival at San Francisco he viii
come to Washington and discuss the
Philippine situation with the Presi'
dent.
REMOVED FROM OFFICE.