Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-04-01


casualties number about 40 The insur-
gents have destroyed the bridges, which
impeded the progress of our supply train
and artillery. Our troops met the concen-
trated insurgcnt forces on the northern
line, commanded by Aguinaldo in person,
and drove them back with considerable
slaughter. They left nearly 100 dead on
the field, and many prisoners and small
arms were cap.Lled The column will
press on in the morning. OTIS.
1t is supposed that this dispatch was
sent this (Monday) evening.
War Department Satisfied.
Satisfaction is expressed at the war de-
pacment about the situation in the Phil
ipDines. 1t is said that the dispatches
from General Otis and press dispatches
show that the column is pressing steadily
forward, and that the troops are vigorous
ly in earnest and in good condition.
The belief is expressed that the insur-
gents will soon get tired of being constant
ly fought, defeated and driven back with
loss. Great confidence is expressed in the
ability of General Otis to finish the war,
because of his determination to give the
forces of Aguinaldo no rest.
The Forward Movement.
Manila, March 27-3:25 p. m.-Gcneral
MacArthur's division spent the night and
morning at Meycanayan, the next station
beyond Pelo. After accommodating his
front, he pushed along the railroad this
afternoon toward Malolos.
10 ho st. Of No "a n.
tured today is true, the main body of the
enemy has retreated to Malolos. But there
are no more trenches to encounter, al
though over 30 villages, including the
larger settlements of Balucan and Jud-
guinto intervene.
Washington Boys Experience.
The Washington regiment had an eXcit-
ing experience and displayed much gal
lantry. The soldiers found band of in
surgents concealed in stone house over
which the French flag was flying. A pri-
vate volunteered to set fire to the building
He did so and the troops approached while
it was burning, and the Filipmos had APP
parently fled, but they We're greeted with
a sudden volley from the balcony of the
house, resulting in the building being
cleared of the enemy in short order.
The American forces advanced from Me
ycanayan, the brigade commanded By
General Otis being left of the railroad and
General Hales on the right. They event
ually discerned the white roofs and
-eteeples among the green trees beyond the
river, looking not unlike Massachusetts
village
The rebels had an unfordable river i'll
front OF them and they poured in their
fire so effectively it showed they were vet
Grams, probably members of the native mi
ltia which the Spaniards organized.
The American artillery put a dramatic
end to the battle. Approaching under
cover of the bushes to about 80 yards from
the trenches, the ortillerymen emerged
upon an open space commanding the town.
Disposition of the Fleet.
Washington, March 27.-Admiral Dew
-ey cabied the navy department the situa
ton and positions Of the American vessels
of his fleet. The dispatch follows:
Manila, March 27.-The Olympia and
Oregon, the Monadnock, Monterey, Callao,
Manila and the Helena are occupying stra-
tegic position at Manila bay. The Boston
and Charleston, the Concord and Petrol
are cruising of Luzon. Have sent the
Bennington to Hong Kong to dock. The
Princeton is at Singapore, repairing pro-
peller The Nashau has gone to Guam.
The Iris will sail shortly for Iloilo with
coal. Will dispatch the Solace as soon as
possible. DEWEY.
Additional Casualties.
Washington, March %. General Otis
has notified General Corbin OF the follow.
ing additional casualties of March %, "a
25 and 26:
Third Artillery-Lieut. NJ. H. Krayen-
buhl, captain and commissary United
States volunteers.
Twentieth kansas-Sergeant Morris j
Cohen, Private H. Fairchild.
Twenty-second nfantry-Sergeant G. F.
Brooks.
Second Oregon-Oo. L, Privates L. V.
6trawderman and Hayes B. Taylor.
Wounded.
First Montana - Major +. ]. Adams,
surgeon, thigh, slight; Co. B, Private Ed.
ward Morrissey, arm, slight.
Third Artillery-Privates Robt Norfeld,
Patrick O'Brien, Alason Galloway.
First South Dakota - Privates George
Benson, Byron Hastings Sergeant Hiram
A. Pratt, Private Fred Barber, Artifcer
Arno Hughes, Privates Myers, Allison,
Fred forenoon.
Thirteenth Minnesota - Priyates Jack
Hamilton, Robert Geib.
Second Oregon-Privates Leo B. Grace,