The true northerner., 1899-11-01
Proposed Terms.

AgulnaldO desires:
Proposed Terms.
I. Absolute free trade between the United
States and the Philippine islands, carrying
with it the fullest commercial faVor pe-
tween the two countries.
2. Perfect religious freedom, as now ex-
fists under the government OF Agulnaldo'
the same being a concession made by MIN
TO the wishes Of the United States.
g. Coaling stations for the United states
upon all important Islands of the archlpei-
ago, 10 be selected by the United states
and ceded outright forever by the Fill
pinos. This would include Manila.
a. Military reservations at Manila, llollo'
Panay, Mindoroa, Negros, Masbate Samar'
Mindonca and such other islands as may
be determined upon by both governments
g. The employment of United states ON
cials in the customs and all other internal
branches of the government, to be selecteu
by the United States and paid by the Fill
pino government.
6. The introduction OF the American po-
lice system
T. The establishment OF a judiciary as
now exists in the island of Cuba
S. The reconstruction of the entire Fiji
pino government upon lines as nearly con-
sstent with those prescribed by the con-
stitution of the United States and adapted
TO the requirements Of the natives.
g. Recognition of the Filipino govern
ment as an independent republic under
protectorate of the United States
Has Full Power.
Senor Regidor will have plenipoten-
tiary powers TO treat with the United
States government upon all of these
points, in order TO reach an agreement
by which hostilities may cease.
The Filipino government has had no
representation here since the Danish
ment of Agoncillo. But the admins
tration has been fully informed of the
demands of Aguinaldo and his advisers
through the dispatches of Gen. Otis and
the secret service maintained by this
government in Europe.
Establish Civil Government.
San Isidro, via Manila, Oct. 27.-Al-
ipio Gonzales, mayor of San Isidro, who
fed when the Americans took posses
sion of the town, has returned. Gen.
Lawton has established n civil govern
ment One of loves scouts and two
privates of the signal corps are missing.
1t is supposed they have been captured.
Declines to Receive Fnipinos.
Washington, Oct 2S.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, Oct 27-Adjutant General,
Washington-Insurgen government SUBJ
mitted application to send five commission
ers to Manila to arrange difficulties attend
Ing release Of Spanish sick prisoners and
discuss peace conditions. Declined. No
negotiations necessary, as we would glad
ly receive all Spanish prisoners at our
lines welcome them from their cruel cap
tivity and labor for their welfare. Core
spondence by mail OTIS"
Rebels RepuIsed Again.
Manila, Oct. 2S.-Gen. Young's col
umn, which left San Isidro Friday
morning at daybreak, moving north
ward in the direction of Santa Rosa,
encountered the enemy strongly in
trenched just beyond the Tuboatin
river. A brisk fight ensued and the
rebels were repulsed. Two Americans
were killed and one wounded. Pursuit
was impossible on account of the
width and depth of the stream.
RevoIutionist Arrested.
Manila, Oct. 2S.-Ruperto Santiago,
one of the wealthiest Visayans, who
had taken the oath of allegiance to the
United States and who posed as friend
of Americans, was arrested at Iloilo,
charged with organizing a revolution
airy junta.
Dispatch from Otis.
Washington, Oct. 30.-The war de-
partment received the following dis
patch from Gen. Otis:
Manila, Oct. 2S.-Young struck insur-
gents Santa Rosa, north Of San Isidro. yes
terday, driving them: captured some Of
their property. Casualties two killed one
wounded. Evans, Sixth infantry, struck
rohber band Negros 9th instant, killed ten,
wounding many, capturing 20 prisoners.
Simons, Sixth infantry, struck small
band, dispersed them. killed three No
casualties"
Drumby HOnored.