The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-04-21
LAYTON BACK TO MANILA.

He Abandons All the Towns Captured and
VIII Release ALI Prisoners-Anosher
Campaign fram Manila.
Washington, April 1S-When dis
patch announcing the recall of Gen.
Lawton was reported to Brig. Gen.
Schwan, acting adjutant general, he
said it was in accordance with the un.
Outstanding of the war department
as to the purpose of Gen. Lawton's
campaign:
Gen. Otis sent this expedition to southern
Luzon for the purpose of destroying any in
surgent forces that might be found there. to
and to spread broadcast the recent proclama-
ton of the Philippine commission.
setting forth the purposes OF this government
with respect to the islands. understand that
he will release all prisoners that he has
taken and that they will be sent to their
homes BY this action it Is proposed to prove
to the Filipinos that the Americans are not as
barbarous as the insurgents pretend we are,
and that we propose to treat the Filipinos
humanely
"Why is Gen. Lawton needed at Ma
nila?" was asked, to which Gen. Schwan
answered:
Gen. Otis has not communicated his plans to
the department. the matter being left entirely
to his discretion. The insurgent leader has
established his headquarters at San Fernando,
to the northwest Of Malolos. and I suppose
Gen. Otis contemplates a movement against
that city. Gen Lawton only had l. 500 men un-
der his command and it was. OF course impos-
siole for him to divide his force by stationing
netachmentS In every village captured His
command will be useful. however. in assisting
In the advance on MaloloS. or in reinforcing
the line about the city of Manila It is posi-
bic that when the lake rises Gen. Otis will re-
.ume the campaign in the southern part Of the
island.
Nays 100000 Troops viii Be Needed.
Manila, April 17.--Maj. Gen. Lawton
yesterday authorized this statement:
THE present prospect is that 100, 900
troops will be necessary to pacify the
Philippine islands" Gen. Lawton's
expedition has been ordered to Manila
and will return there Immediately.
All the territory he captured will be
evacuated and all the launches he
seized will be restored to their original
owners; that is to say, they will be
given back to the persons from whom
Aguinaldo's soldiers took them. After
giving the opinion that 100, 900 men
will be required to subdue these is.
lands, Gen. Lawton explained the sit
uation as follows: ''The difficulties in
the way are those of fighting guerril-
las in a tropical, country. With my
brigade could force my way from one
end of the island to the other if did
DOT have to hold the territory I ira
versed. But leaving garrisons behind
would soon eat up the whole force. "
Gen. Lawton regretted exceedingly
being compelled to evacuate the terri
tory he captured.
PhiliDpine Climate Defended.
Washington. April 1S.-The state
department has published report
from United States Consul Williams at
Manila in which he refutes the
statements regarding the health and
climate of the Philippines. During
the last year he says he heard
of no temperature in the islands
below 81 degrees and none above
95 degrees in the sun. The city of
Manila is swept by sea breezes and has
an abundant and good water supply.
The death rate is small and with
proper care one may be entirely
healthy.
Another Regiment for Manila.
San Francisco, April iS.-The United
States transport Hancock sailed yes
terday for Manila with the Twenty
first infantry regiment Several other
transports will depart during the
week. The Grant, with invalided sol
diers and many dead bodies on board.
is due here within a few days.