The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-08

mentS whose duty IL IS 10 Ut .eHd ~
such matters.
Artifcer Hays, of Company |. of the
Colorado regiment, discovered the miss
ing parts of the pumping machinery of
the water-works buried in a coal pile at
Singalon station. The machinery will
soon be in working order again and
the employees having promised to return
to work this evening, it is improbable
that the Threatened water famine will
occur.
Aguinaldo, the rebel leader, issued
two proclamati0ns on Saturday antl
Monday. The first says:
Il order and command:
''First-That peace and friendly rela-
tons with the Americans be broken
and that the latter be treated as ere-
mics, within the limits prescribed by the
laws, of war.
'Second-That the Americans captur-
ed be held as prisoners of war.
''Third-That this proclamation be
communicated to the ConSuts and that
of the constitutional guarantees, result
ing from the declaration Of war;"
Aguinaldo's proclamation of Monday
says the outbreak 6f hostiiites was
'uniustly and unexpectedly provoked
by the Americans" refers 70 his mani-
festo of January Sth, publishing tpe
alleged grievances of the Filipinos at
the hands of the army of occupation and
the constant Outrages and taunrs which
have been causing misery TO the Mani
lans," and refers to ''the use lss con
ferences" and contempt shown for the
Filipino Government" as proving ia
'premeditated trangression of justice
and liberty"
The rebel leader also refers to the
former losses of the Filipinos, but says
slavery is bitter" and calls upon them
to sacrifice all upon the altar of honor
and national integrity"
lie insists that he tried to avoid,
so far as possible. an armed conflict
but claims that all his efforts were use
less before the unmeasured pride of the
Americans whom he charged as hav-
ing treated him as a rebel because l de-
Tended the interests of my country and
would not become the instrument of
their dastardly intentions"
Aguinaldo concludes with saying:
BE not discouraged. Our indepevp
dence was watered freely by the blood
of martyrs, and more will be shed in the
future to strengthen it. Remember that
efforts are not to be wasted that ends
may be gained. 1t is indispensable TO
adjust our actions to the rules of law
and right and to learn to triumph over
our enemies"
A DISPATCH FROM OTIS.
Washington, Feb. THE War De-
partment to-day received the following
dispatch from General Otis:
Manila, Feb. 7th
"Adjutant General, Washington
THE insurgent army concentrated
around Manila from Luzon Provinces,
over 10000. possessing sever
al quick firing and Krupp field guns
Good portion of enemy armed with
Mausers, latest pattern. rwo K"upp
and great many rifles captured. lnsur-
gents fired great quantity Of ammuni-
ton. Quite a number OF Spanish sol
diers in insurgent service who served
artillery. Insurgents constructed
strong intrenchments near our lines,
mostly by bamboo thickets These our
men charged, killing or capturing many
of the enemy. Our casualties probably
aggregate $50. Full reports to-day.
Casualties of insurgents very heavy.
Have buried some 500 of their dead
and hold 500 prisoners. Their inss
killed, wounded and prisoners probably
1000. Took water-works pumping sta
tion yesterday six miles out Consider
able skirmish with enemy which <Iade
no stand. Pumps damaged VIII be
working in week. Have number of
condensers set up in city which furnish
good water. Troops in excellent spirits.
Quiet prevails.
(Signed) "OTIS."
ALGER CONGRATULATES OTIS.
Washington, Feb. 7-Secretary Alger
this morning sent the following cable
gram to General Otis at Manila:
"Accept my best congratulations upon
your magnificent victory of Sunday
all the more creditable because you
were not the aggressor.
(SignedD 'ALGER."