The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-29
MEDALS FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
EVERYBODY PRAIsING THEIR GAL
LIANT WORK AT THE FRONT.
Colonel Funston slated for n Briga-
dier GeneraIship-Congr ngratulations
from President Mckinley.
-, - ,he 1naiananolis Iournal.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. April 2S-The belief at
the War Department is that the war in the
Philippines is over. When the early extras
of tho evening papers announced TO-DAY
that Aguinaldo was seeking cessation or
hostilities, a feeling Of relief pervaded all
official circles. Later, when the cable from
General Otis came confirming the press re-
ports General Corbin was delighted, ana
he hastened TO advise the President or the
new turn matters had taken. 1t is expected
that there will be considerable parleying be-
tween the Americans and the insurgents be-
fore perfect order will be restored. but the
likelihood is that Aguinaldo's army will
soon disband and accept American sover-
eighty Internationally. General Corbin be-
lieyes that when the F1lipinos' leaders fully
understand the purposes of the United
States, as recently proclaimed by the phil
ippines commissioners the most serious dit-
fculty in the way OF peace Will be removed
There is no doubt that Aguinaldo Is heartly
tired of the war, and he will glady quit IL TX
the so-called Filipino government Is accord
ed some sort Of recognition. OF course, Gen.
eraI Otis will not recognize the fnsurgenr
government, but he will treat the hosuies
lenientlv. If they surrender Internationally
and behave themselves.
Whatever the result of Aguinaldo's peace
overtures it can be stated with certainty
that no changes are contemplated so far as
the military plans of the government arc
concerned Peace or war, the goVernmenr
will as soon as possible get Doo regulars in
the Philippines and relieve the volunteers.
More or less disorder for many months Is
expectcd. and the purpose of the President
is 10 have a sufficient force unoer the COM
~ n npal
trouble that many arise in any part of tho
archipelago. No time is TO be lost I'm get~
| ting under way all the reforms mentioned
| in the address of the commissioners and in
| re-esta blishing the industries and commerco>
| of the island.
If subsequent reports bear out the expec>'
| tations of the War Department oficialS'
the idea of calling out the $500 volunteers
will be abandoned as there will be no needs
'O' '' END is IN SIGHT.
| An Associated Press dispatch says: The
| end of the Filipino insurrection is in sight,.
i'm the opinion of army and navy officials. A
telegram received from General Otis today
| announced that Aguinaldo had taken what
| is regarded as the first step toward surren-
| dering namely-requesting cessation Oh
hostilities. Secretary Alger said, as the de-
|
| said that peace was assured, he regarded
the prospects as of the brightest and felt
| confident that the end OF the insurrection
was near. To his mind there would be a.
| repetition of the negotiations which were
| had before Santiago. The secretary left tc-
| night for a ten days trip in the West. and
| IL gave him great satisfaction TO leave al
| fairs in such promising shape.
Everybody is praising the volunteers. a
| marked change I'm the sentiment expressed
a few days ago. when 1t was understood
| that the same men were pleading 10 he
| brought home. Colonel Funston came i'm
| for the most commendation. even the regu-
| lar officers taking note with admiration OF
| the fact that his achievements were all
| strictly within the line OF the plans laid
| down for him by his superior officer, Cen
eral Wheaton General Corbin said that ev-
| cry volunteer who participated in the fight
ing in the Philippines since peace was de-
clared should have a medal Of honor. By
| the terms OF their enlistments 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 duty OF soldier.
| IL is expected that tomorrow there will
| be further negotiations with the insurgent
| representatives. While the hope is ex-
pressed that our commission will not hold
| out terms so severe as 10 lead TO a renewal
| OF the fighting or the withdrawal OF the in
| surgents To another stronghold further
north it IS realized that Otis must exercise
care to make sure that they do not in bad
faith take advantage Of the opportunity af-
| forded by a suspension OF hostilites to Sc
| cure whatever OF benefit TO themselves may
come from the rapidly approaching rainy
season. Campaigning on the part OF tho
| Americans will be almost impossible at that
time. However. IL is believed that Aguin-
| aldo is now really in earnest and that his
sole effort is 10 shirt responsibility for the
surrender TO the Filipino Congress.
Adjutant General Corbin says the Filipino
peace overtures viii not bring about any
change OF plan in this country as TO for
warding ships. supplies and troops to the
] Philippines. Transports are about TO sail
from san Francisco and = considerable