New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-29
FILIPINOS SEEK PEACE.
stantial effect in checking the expressions of

substantial effect in checking the expressions Of
satisfaction.
II Is said on the highest authority that under
ats instructions the Philippine Commission Will
deal most leniently with the insurgents when
convinced Of their intention to cease fighting.
The Commission will not be technical or cap
s,ous as 10 the terms 1t will be made plain to
the revolving Fipnos that no grudges are to be
held against them: that they are not to be pun
ished in the Spanish fashion by wholesale ex-
ecutions Of the leaders among them, and that
they will rot lose their property. 1t is believed
here that powerful help TO General Otis in
bringing the campaign TO a successful issue was
the spreading among the insurgents OF belief
In the promises OF the American Government.
VOLUNTEERS CALAMITY PRAISED.
Everybody is praising the volunteers. Colonel
Funston came in for the most commentator.
the Regular officers noting with admiration that
his achievements were all strictly within the
line OF the plans laid down for him by his SUI
perior General Wheaton 1t was stated at the
War Department that Colonel Funston would
secure a brigadier-ge generals commission as a re-
ward for his services In the engagements cul-
minating in his daring and heroic feats yester-
day. 1t was also said that both Colonel Funston
the fire of the enemy would secure medals Of
honor. High praise Is given 10 all the volun-
teers. as 1t appears that they were in every
place where fighting was going on
General Corb,n said that every volunteer who
took part in the fighting in the Philippines
since peace was declared should have medal
Of honor. BY the terms OF their enlistment they
were entitled TO withdraw from the service. but
they had remained voluntarily performing
more than was required OF them. which was
more than the ordinary - OF a soldier
II is expected that ic-I.orrow there will be
further negotiations with the insurgent repre-
sentatives. While the belief is expressed that
the Commission will not offer terms so severe
as to lead to a renewal OF the fighting or the
withdrawal OF the insurgents to another strong
hold further north. II is realized that General
Otis must exercise care to make sure that they
DO not In bad faith take advantage Of the op-
portunty afforded by suspension Of HOSTILE
ties TO secure whatever benefit to themselves
may come from the rapidly approaching rainy
season. Campaigning on the part of the Ameri
cans will be almost impossible at that time.
However. II is believed that Aguinaldo Is now
really in earnest. and that his sole effort Is TO
shift responsibility for the surrender to the Fill
pino Congress
Pine peace overtures will not cause any change
OF plans for sending ships. supplies and troops
10 the Philippines. Transports are about to sail
from San Francisco. and q considerable number
OF troops are under orders TO proceed to Manila.
? II is said at the Navy Department that the
developments OF the day make II improbable
that the Iowa will be sent to Manila. according
TO the original programme. In view Of the state
Of affairs in China, however the American fleet
OF the Asiatic station will be kept at high
standard.
FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES, PLEASED.
At the foreign embassies and legations the
news attracted much attention. The substance
Of General Otiss dispatch was communicated
10 several of the Foreign Offices abroad. The
foreign representatives expressed satisfaction
at the turn Of affairs. regarding IT most OPP
perfume for the United States. we'll a con-
summation pleasing to all civilized nations The
British Charge d'Affares. Mr.. Tower. much
gratfed at the idea that the end of the fighting
was in sight.
At the French Embassy the news was re-
ceivei with satisfaction. and. indeed. at all the
foreign establishments there were expressions
or sincere pleasure that the resistance to Ameri-
can rule in the Philippines appeared to be near
an end.
One OF the ambassadors said: Your country
is to be congratulated on this result. 1t means
great deal-much more than the mere cessa-
sion of fighting. 1t will avoid a campaign
through the six months Of the Philippine wet
season. which would have been most trying TO
the American forces. brave and energetic as
they are 1t will convey an impressive lesson
10 the Fillpinos and one which. II Is to be
hoped they will not soon forget. At the same
time IT conveys to the world at large another
evidence Of the pluck and endurance Of your
soldiers and the American characteristic OF in
domitabe perseverance in the face Of difficult
ties"