The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-07
lolos..AguinaIdO Defied.

I effected conformably with common
right and justice, in a way to satisfy
the well n demands and the
highest sentiments and aspirations of
the Philippine people.
OUR TROOPS MOVE BEYOND MA
LOLOS.
General Macarthur reconnoitered in
force this morning, with the Montana
regiment, the Fourth cavalry and two
guns of the light artillery, as far as the
river north of Mololns. The ~reconnais-
n developed the fac that there are
fully 1000 rebels, armed with Mauser
rifles, preparing for defence. Shots
were exchanged and two members Of
the Montana regiment were wounded,
put there was no engagement.
Later in the day General Macarthur
moved northward, as the water supply
of Malolos is Inadequate.
The belief is spreading among the
residents here that the effect of the
capture of Mololos, the former rebel
capital, followed by the proclamation
Of the United States Philippine commits
sion will be to convince the natives that
Aguinaldo's bubble has burst.
DR.. Schuman, president of the COM
mission said: 1.-The Philippines have
been asking increasingly: What do you
propose to do for us?' The proclama-
ton answers the question and it should
satisfy them"
Colonel Charles DENLY, member of
the commission and former minister to
Cuba, remarked: 1T is the most i'm
portant proclamation since the Ieclara-
ton since the declaration Of indepen-
dence. Spanish, Tagalo and English
versions nave been printed, and it IS
proposed to circulate them bou Ma
lOlOs and at all the seaports. They
will be sent to the lake towns by gum
boats"
AGUINALDO'S AUTHORITY NOT
RECOGNIZED.
The committee of Spaniards, under
the leadership of Senior Antonio Fuset,
president of the Spanish Club, has had
little success with the expedition or
ganized to deliver money and stores to
the Spanish prisoners. The members
of the expedition were obliged to give
the goods to the Philippine officers at
Batangas. The boat had a letter from
AguinaldO directing the Philippine OIL
Gals to aid the mission, blu General
Trias, commanding the PHILIPPINE forces
in the southern provinces and his sub
ordinates, declined to recognize Aguin-
aldo's authority. The Spaniards re-
fused to accept the invitations 10 land,
having been warned that they would
be held for ransom.
Major Rafal Morales, the former
Spanish governor of the island of Min
doro, was brought on board the snip
for an interview. He was SO weak that
he tainted, and at parting he said: L
shall never see you again."
The Philippines thought the Red
Cross was the American flag.
A committee whose members are OF
all the n~ationalities in Manila, headed
by John Mcleod, an Englishman, has
been organized for the purpose of inter-
viewing the Philippine leaders and petit
tiOning for the release of the prisoners
in the name of humanity.
HEAVY FIGHTING EXPECTED.
Manila, Auril 5.-9:35 a. m.-The in
surgents are massing strong forces
| north of Calumpit, about five and a
half miles northwest of Malolos, and,
according to the observations of the
| reconnoitreing parties, they have fine
entertainments there. 1t is expected
| that hard fighting will be necessary to
dislodge them at that point and at San
Fernando, where Aguinaldo is supposed
to be. Large rivers strengthen both
| positions.
| h Montana regiment had one man
! killed and three wounded yesterday.
[ Twenty-Five men were Frustrated by
| the neat and brought to the hospital.
Two new big Krupp guns, one 6-inch
| and the other S-inch, which were buried
| at Malolos, though secured late, will
| be mounted. The American have also
| found 27,007 silver dollars