Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09
The Philippines.

General MacArthur's troops entered
Calumpit today, planting their guns il
front of tie church and hombarding ths
suburbs. where the rebels are still fight
ing behind trenches. This Afternoon
our losses were fifteen killed ant
wounded.
Major Starr of General Lawton's staff
arrived in Manila tonight, travelling by
way Of Bocave. The object of his visit
Is to confer with Major General Otis in
in regard to further operations. Gen
eral Lawton's troops are still camped al
Norzagaray. Colonel Summers, with
the Minnesota and Oregon regiments
and q troop of cavalry, advanced ant
captured Augat, returning to Norza
garay. General Lawton is still with
out communication, as it is impossible
to maintain it through the enemy's
territory
1t is reported from Spanish official
sources that General Antonio Luna
supersedes Aguilaldo as the Filipino
leader. Luna, the report says has issued
a proclamation pronouncing sentence OF
death upon all natives found with the
proclamation of the United States com
missioners in their possession.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.--The end o.
the Filipino insurrection is in sight, IL
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 steI
toward surrenderfng. namely, requesting
a cessation Of hostilities. Secretary Al.
ger said as the department closed. that
while it could not be said that peace was
assured he regarded the prospects as OF
the brightest and felt confident that the
end Of the insurreotion was near. To
his mind, there would be repetition of
the negotiations which were had before
Santiago.
The dispatch of General Otis, which
caused such satisfaction in army cir.
cles. Is as follows;
"MAHILA, April 26.-Adlutant-Gen-
eral, Washington; After taking Oolum
pit. MaoArthur's division crossed the
Rio Grande river in the face Of great
obstacles, driving the concentrated forces
Of tho enemy back of the railroad two
miles. General Macarthur reports that
the passage of the river is a remarkable
military achievement, the success OF
which Ia due to daring skin and determ-
inatioD of Colonel Funston, under dis
crimminating control of Colonel Whea-
ton. Casualties slight; number not yet
ascertained.
"This morning chief Of staff from
commanding general of insurgent forces
entered our lines to express admiration
| of the great feat of the American army
| In forcing passage of the river, which
was thought impossible. The staff Off
Ger reports that the insurgent command
| ing general has received from the in
surgent government directions to suspend
| hostilities pending negotiations for the
| termination of the war. Staff officer
with party is now en- route to Manila and
will soon arrive.
''Lawton's forces well in hand IN the
vicinity of Angat, east of Calumpit,
where he is waiting supplies to lie sent
tomorrow Yesterday a force of 1900
insurgents attacked the troops at Ia
guig; driven back by Washington regi
ments. Our loss, two killed, l2 wound
ed"
The dispatch from General Otis was
Immediately telegraphed to President
Mckinley at Philadelphia.
MANILA. May 2.-The rebel peace
commissioners are returning TO Manila
with new proposals for peace. They
left the American lines on Saturday and
had extended conferences with General
Luna and presumably other leaders on
Sunday and Monday. They are at Cal
umpit, and will reach Manila about
noon. Their return argues well foI
peace.
NEW YORK, May IA cable to the
| Sun, dated Manila, May 1st, $40 p M.
says: General Mac Arthur this after
noon sent Major Shields and Lieutenant
Hayne TO the Filipino lines, under a
white flag, with ten days rations and a
supply of delicacies for sixteen American
prisoners, ten of whom, according to
Colonel Arguelles. the Filipino envoy
who visited General Otis the other day,
members of the Yorktow's boat crew
who, with Lieutenant Gilmore, was
captured near Baler The men with the
supplies pushed them ON a handcar from
Apalit to General Luna's headquarters
at Santo Tomas, five miles north. Gen
eral acArthur also sent a letter to Gen.
eral Luna, suggesting the exchange of a
number of Fihpinos for the American
prisoners
A party of 100 residents of Macabebe
entered the lines yesterday, asking foI
American protection against the Taga.
los. When Major Bell, with party OF
scouts, visited Macabebe today the en-.
tire town turned out to welcome him
Bells were rung and the people shouted
"viva los Americansl' until they were
hoarse. They eagerly besought the
Americans to garrison the towns foI
their protection. Five Tagalo prisoner.
including a lieutenant, who were cap
tured last evening by the Macabebes
were about to be executed as the Amer
leans arrived. They were rescued by
Major Bell and brought to Manila. The
Macabebes are anxious to enlist In the
American army and fight the Tagalos
They are armed only with bolos.
insurgents Hold the Yorktown Prisoner,
MANILA, April eS.-Leutenant Gil