The times., 1899-08-30
ITS EFFECT IN ARMY CIRCLES.
Military Men Highly Pleased with
President NcKfnIeysx Sneerb

Military Men Highly Pleased yNf4E
President HekiaIey'S speech.
President MeKinIey's speech to the Tenth
Pennsylvania Volunteers at Pittsburg on
Monday was the principal topic Of discus
sion at the War Department yesterday. and
the enthusiasm displayed by Army Of
hcers over the announcement Of the Presi-
dent that the United States would not
withdraw from the contest until the insur
reetion had been suppressed was an indi-
cation Of the feeling which prevails in all
branches OF the military service concern
ing the campaign in the Philippines. While
at one time great many Army officers
showed little interest in the struggle and
were inclined 10 believe that the Govern
ment would grow tired OF attempting TO
suppress the insurrectiOn. and would with
draw its forces. there has recently been an
entire change OF sentiment. and the Of
teeTs of the various STAFF departments are
working with renewed VigOr and as much
enthusiasm as If they were on the battle
ground. and not more than I0,000 miles
away. The War Department is a hustling
place these days. Every officer on duty
there has plenty to do. and it is an eu-
eouraging sign 20 higher authorities that
all of them are performing their work with
viii and with a knowledge that on their
efforts largely depends the success OF the
coming aggressive campaign. TIE feeling
Of Indifference apparent al the time when
officers were of the opinion faat General
Otis would not have a larger army than
30, 600 men, and that number was entfrsII
tco small. has given way to a confidence
that the insurrecticn viii be suppressed be-
fore the beginning Of the next rainy sea
son. The words OF the President at Pitts
burg on Monday served merely TO confirms
the belief which has been held By a ma
JOrity OF officers lately, but they have IN
questionabiy been made more optimistic
over the outspoken remarks of Mr. NJ
kinley in regard 10 pressing things to-
conclusion.
Another source Of announcement TO the
military authorities was the information
cabled by General Otis Monday that Nun
di. one OF the Dattoes of the Sultan of Jo-
10, had without assistance from United
States troops defeated the insurgent forre
at Zamboanga and captured that important
town. 1t is believed at the War Depart
ment that enough of the natives OF the
Philippines are loyal to the United States
to assure the formation Of a good-size1
army of native troops. Already there is A
sentiment in military circles in favor OF
native force from the islands
otner than Luzon- Ii is the opinion OF
several officers that these troops could BE-
raised and used against the AguiuaIdO in
SuTsents without violation of the Army re-
law. which provides for a
regular establishment OF IS. eco men AMI
the volunteer army OF 35,000 men. The enc
listed force of the United States ARMY
regulars and volunteers. will be within
szs tGan 1900 men of the limit o. enlist
neuts fixed by Ccngr5ss-1e0 000-wheu
he regiments authorized have been re-
;rUited- To Army officers. the remarks OF
he President at Pittsburg Monday meant
hat if 100000 men were not sufficient (,
suppress the iusuFrection. he would ak for
n additional force that wO-ld be Iarse
.nough for all requirements