The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-01
BANDITS DISPERSED.
Two Gangs Operating In the Is
land of Negroes Struck by
American Troops.

Manila, Oct. 2S.-6 p. m.-Detach-
ments Of the Sixth infantry have recent
ly been engaged in dispensing bands of
bandits who have been operating in the
island OF Negros. Capt Simons struck
village of Tulcanes, near San Carlos,
and Capt. Evans defeated another band
killing ten, Wounding many and captur-.
ing twenty. There were no American
losses.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 2S.-The war
department. today received the following
dispatch from Gen. Otis:
Manila Oct 28.-Gen. Young struck the
insurgents at Santa Rosa. north of San
Isidro yesterday. driving them away; cap
t,red some of their property. Casualties
two killed, one wounded. Evans with Sixth
infantry, struck r0bber band on the 9th
instant and killed ten, wounding many;
captured twenty prisoners. Simons, Sixth
infantry, struck a small band, dispersed
them, killing three. No casualties.
We're Not Compelled to Beg.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 2S.-Gen.
Shafter, at San Francisco, has tclc-
graphed the war department as follows
in regard to the result of an examination
which was instituted by him into pub
lished report that the Forty-sixth infan-
try had not been properly supplied with
food and had been compelled to beg on
their trip to San Francisco:
Have DaU thorough lHFeStlSatlOu Dy COl.
Maus in reference TO complaints of mem
berS of FOrty-Sixth volunteers begging ut
at Ogden and complaining of food. Com
manding officers Of each section say this is
untrue; that men were not permitted to
struggle from the train 1t is possible, Of
course, THAI some men may have escaped
the vigilance of their officers and made
complaints. Col. Maus states that he start
ed with ten days travel rations complete
with car for hot coffee on each section:
that he was eleven days in reaching here
Il delay for which troops were not respOn-
sible. In response to his telegram l sent
him on the 25th two days rations by eX-
press. Col. Schuyler declares that sensa
tionaL reports as to his regiment are false,
says they are remarkably orderly and we'll
behaved. They presented an unusually fine
appearance in marching today. l observed
them carefully, only distant&a few feet as
they marched past.
NJ. Ruperto Arrested.
Manila. Oct. 2S-M Ruperto Of Santi-
ago, one of the wealthiest Visayans, who
had taken the oath of allegiance to the
United States, and who posed as It friend
of Americans, has been arrested at llo-
lilo. The prisoner is charged with or
ganiZingta revolutionary junta. Ruperto
owns sugar estates throughout the island
Of Negroes. 1t is asserted that coun-
ell of ten and the manager Of the junta
met daily for the purpose of engineer
ing an extensive scheme Of collections for
an Instruction. One of Rupertos
steamers was captured carrying supplies.
to the rebels. His arrest caused rumors
of an outbreak of the natives of Ioilo
and precautions have been taken to pre-
vent trouble. .
War Secretary Pleased.
New York, Oct 2S.-Secretary Root Of
the war department. accompanied by
army officers, today made visit of in \
spection of the transport Thomas, lying
at the government dock in Brooklyn and =
which came here few days ago from
panying Secretary Root were Command
er Katsuro Marta of the imperial Jap
anese navy and Capt Vignal, military
attache of the French embassy.
The vessel sails November for Ma
Mia with the Forty-seventh regiment,
now at Camp Meade. There are 1906
men III the regiment. commanded by Col
plies are 200 collins. Secretary Root
was pleased at the vessels general equip
ment and makeup. He said the vessel
was undoubtedly the greatest army
transport in the world.
Discharged in San Francisco.
San Francisco Cal. Oct 2S.--At a con-
ference of the Red Cross members, cit-
zens and army officers. held to consider
means for the relief of destitute soldiers.
Gen. Shafter stated that he would rec
ommend the discharge of all men in San
francisco hereafter instead of Manila.
They would. therefore, receive their pay
here instead of elsewhere and have
chance TO procure transportation before
their money has all been spent. Many of
the soldiers who have been discharged in
Manila have been in the habit of drop
ping whatever pay they receive at the
way ports before reaching this city.