Evening star., 1899-03-27

to be comparatively low considering the
number of men engaged and the duration
of the action. This is accounted for by the
long-range shooting of the insurgents, who
do not shoot a a mark, but In the general
direction of our forces. While these stray
bullets do considerable havoc in our lines.
it is far less than the results of close-range
yolleys from solid ranks of insurgents in
the open or from considerable numbers OF
sharpshooters.
FilipfnOs Make Their Ammunition.
The belief is expressed at the War De-
partment that the Filipinos are manufac-
turing their own ammunition that is being
used with such reckessness. When Gen.
Greene was in the Philippines he went to
the Filipino camps and remained some time
among them. His report to the President
shows that the F'ilpinos obtained quite a
large supply of arms and ammunition when
Admiral Dewey captured Cavte, and that
they had heretofore obtained supply of
Remingtons and Mausers. Gen. Greene also
found that the Filipinos had established q
factory for the manufacture of ammunition
for these rifles, and it is now believed at
the War Department that this factory is
still in operation and furnishing a sufficient
supply TO the insurgents.
The Military Telegraph.
General Greedy, chief signal officer of the
War Department, has, since the beginning
of hostlities in the Philippines, taken the
view that military operations there would
be protacted. As efficient telegraphic
service is a very essential feature of army
equipment in modern campaigns he has
provided for all contingencies that may
arise in connection with the signal service.
large supply of telegraph wire has been
sent to the Philippine Islands and addi-
tional instruments for the signal men will
soon be on hand there in case they are
needed. There is now available. in addi-
ton to the lines in operation al present, 500
miles of wire and forty telegraph instru-
ments. AS the army leaves it's base of op-
eratlons in the rear additional wire is nee
essary to keep in connection with it, and
as the distance from the base of supplies
grows greater, so does the danger of the
destruction of the line increase.
The Captured Spaniards.
War Department officials, when asked
what will be done with the Spaniards who
are captured by the United States forces
when fighting with the Filipinos say that
the question is one which would have to
be considered by the President before any
determination could be reached At pres
ent General Otis has full pCenary powers in
the Philippines, and the War Department
does not seek to interfere with his manage
ment of the campaign in any way or to
suggest what he shall do with captured
prisoners of any nationality 1t is believed
however, until the President considers the
oners of war.
RefnfOrcements for Otis,
A short time ago the Zelandia and Pueblo
left San Francisco with the 9th Infantry
bound to Manila BY the 1st of April four
transports are expected to arrive at San
Francisco from Manila and will return
with reinforcements for Otis about the 18th
OF that month. The Hancock will take the
2lst Infantry The Warren eight batteries
OF the 9th Artillery and recruits The New
port Will take 80 marines and recruits
Inc Morgan City six companies of the 18th
Infantry. little later the Ohio will ar
rive and return with the remainder of the
18th Infantry. The Senator is also expect
ed to arrive later in the month and can
take LOCO men.
Word is hourly expected at the War De-
Partment OF the arrival of the transport
Sheridan at Manila with 1900 reinforce
ments for Gen. Otis. This will be a for
midable addition to MS fighting strength
including one full regiment and the head
quarters and one battalion of another. If
the experience of those taken aboard the
Grant and Sherman is repea ted, they will
be in lighting trim as soon as they land
ana ready to be pushed Immediately to the
front. Six regiments of infantry and artil-
lery, comprising approximately SHNt men,
one regiment of which sailed from San
francisco Saturday, are under orders for
Manila. Their movement will be pushed as
rapidly as possible with Il view to the re-
enforcement of Gen. Otis at the earliest day
Dra cticable.
1t is said at the department that Otis has
under his command at Manila and vicinity
about 1900 soldiers: Aguina DO, according
to Otis last report. has about 30 0Go armed
men. Gen. Corbin estimates that-the Amer
lean flying column in action yesterday was
about 10000 men strong. The insurgents,
according to Otis, have about 12H}3 in line.
But Aguinaldos reserve, 1900 strong is
not far distant from the scene Of the hard
kaCf lo no ind Aff fl,,4,.
ing the leader himself. were drawn into
yesterdays struggle; So that the numerical
odds are against the Americans. The lat
ter appeared to be taking full advantage
of the great assistance to be found in the
possession of the railroad, for their move
ment was generally parallel to the road at
all points.
There is a possibility of confusion over
the names of Gems. Hale and Hall Gen.
Irving Hale was c0'unei of the Colorado
Infantry and has been promoted to be
brigadier general of volunteers. Gen. Rob
ert H. Hali was formerly 60 on"l of the
4th Infantry and has been promoted to be
brigadier general of volunteers. Both of
these men We're in the engagement north
Of Manila.
The Regiments in the Philippines.
In consequence of the numerous inquiries
on the subject, Adjutant General Corbin
had the following statement prepared,
showing the exact disposition of the troops
IN the PhlllppineS SO far as known in this
city, including those on the fighting line
and those held in reserve:
North of Pasig river-MacArthur's divis-
ion: Wheaton's brigade, 22d Infantry, I'd
Battalion 23d, I'd Oregon. II. G. Otis bri-
gade, 10Th Kansas, list Montana, 4th Bat
talon Sd Artillery, dismounted as infantry;
10th Pennsylvania. Hale's brigade, 1st Ne
braska, 1st Colorado, 1st South Dakota 1st
Wyoming Halls brigade, Sd and 4th In
fantry, I'd Battalion 18th Infantry mounted
squadron 4th Cavalry, I'd Light Battery,
Utah Artillery.
South of Pasig river-Lawton's sdivisen:
Kings brigade LIST Battalion 1st California,
LIST South Dakota, 1st Washington. Oven
shines brigade, 4th Infantry. 1st Idaho,
squadron 4th Cavalry, 1st Battalion Artil-
lery tU. 81.
At Iloilo-1Sth Infantry, 1st Tennessee, 1st
Battalion 9Th Artillery.
AT Negros-2d Battalion list California.
At Cebu-1st Battalion 23d Infantry
Position unknown-2d Battalion California
Heavy Artillery, list Wyoming Battalion,
10th Infantry. 51st Iowa and 18th Mime
sofa, These troops are either within the
city of Manila or at Cavite
Satisfaction Expressed.