The Portland daily press., 1899-03-29
TROOPS RESTING.
Continued from Flr., Page.

from that OF the rebels. Desultory shot<
were exchanged today.
The American reports show twenty
men were killed and SIXTY -one wounded
on our sids yesterday. The Dakota reei-
Inent lost ten men killed and had thirty
seven wounded. According to prisoners
IN the hands OF the Americans. Asuinal-
d o's generals Gar,ia, Toreo and Pacheco
and drove their followers into the first
aggressive demonstration. The rebels at
tempted TO charge across the plain east OF
the railroad, hut the Ameri sans charged
to meet them and the Filipincs bolted
after few shots. leaving several men
Tne Filipino prisoners further declare
that the rebels have lost all taste for
lighting ana their officers have to keep
them In line by beating them with
swords.
One Of the most brilliant and costlisst
achievements Of the campaign was the
charge Of Major Howard's battalion
double. they found the river beneath them
and splash Ing across with yell, swim
ming and wading. with bullets splatter
ing In the water they rushed upon the
rebel trenches. Ten men were killed and
eleven wounded in the charge.
At the capture Of Marilao thers were
several incidents showing the bravery of
our troops. Some Filipinos were en-
trenched on an island in q bend Of the
river. The Americans approached In q
triangular formation with the third ar
tillery In the apex and the Kansas and
Pennsylvania regiments forming the
sides Col Funston called for volunteers
TO swim the river. Two men crossed up-
der fire and secured materials with which
q crossing was eventually effected.
Major Bell of Gen. MacArthur's staff
with company of the Pennsylvania
regiment ard Lieut. A bernathy and ten
men engaged In simila- exploits
(. After the Filipinos had raised the white
lag many of them att smpt ed to run and
several were shot for so doing.
In the church yard Of Marilo tbs
Americans found thirty newly made
graves of Filipinos and dozen bodies
were seen drifting down the river.
Toe prisoners are digging their former
comrades graves.
Many huts are smoking ruins, having
been burned by their Inhabitants. The
Americans are not burning any build
ings.
Our troops car tursd four Spaniards who
were lighting with the insurgents.
General Macarthur was under heavy
fire yesterday.
The prisoners say Aguinaldo has de-
clarcd that II the Americans can take the
Filipino capital he will surrender.
M'ARTHuR HAD SEVERE FIGHTING.
The Pick of Aguinaldo's Army De-
feated by Volunteers.
Washington, March 2s.-The following
despatch has just been received from
General Otis;
To Adiutant General, Washington:
Manila, March 2s.-MacArthur had
severe lighting Yesterday afternoon, be-
yond Marilao, brilliant charge by South
nul- 1ad hy Hrnst a0ainSt tha fAmRd
troops Of Aguinaldo brought from
Malolos. RepuIsed enemy with great
slaughter. Adjutant Liens and Lisutsn-
ants MoClelland and % enlisted men
wounded; loss yesterday conf ned to this
regiment Partial destruction Of railroads
which is being rapidly repaired, impedes
Macarthur S progress. supply trains
have now reached Marilao and MacA rthur
is pushing on Our small gunboats are
in BuIacan, where great execution was
done yesterday. They will relieve the
pressure on Macarthur troops. Troops
In excellent condition and spirits. Procla.
nation signed Luna, geDeral-in chief.
directs that all towns abandoned be
burned. In consequence therefore much
country north in flames. OTIS.
The above despatch was received in
Washington at z. 40 a. m, March 2S. 1t
is observed that it refers only TO the fight
ing of yesterday, nothing being said
General Greely, chief signal officer. has
received despatch from Manila, sent this
morning, which is confined to routine
affairs.
The Frost named In General Otis's de-
spatoh is Captain A. 5. Frost of the 22nd
Infantry, now colonel Of the First South
Dakota volunteers The three officers
killed in that regiment are Jonas s. Lien,
First Lieutenant Frank II. Adams and
Second Lieutenant Sidney K. Morrison.
The officer wounded is First Lieutenant
Paul d. MoClellaud.
A despatch from General Otis an
nounces that the Third Infantry has
W hich was at the front. Two battalions
offthe 23rd were brigaded withlthe Oregon
volunteers and have seen severe lighting.
The 23rd has been recalled to Manila.
Washington, March es.-Adjutant Gen.
eral Corbin has received the following de-.
spatches:
To Adjutant General, Washington:
Following from Iloilo: All quiet here.
Smiths additional troops received at
Enquiries with great show of sladress.
Van Vaizah,'' the additional troops
second battalion, California sent to
Colonel Smith to protect inhabitants
from raids of hill robbers, NEGRO and de-
veloping internal government under Gen
Smiths supervision reports very en-
couraging. OTIS.
Manila, March 2s.
To Adjutant General, Washington:
Prince Lowenstein, with Wheaton's
command. morning twenty-sixth took re-
freshments to officers Of Second Oregon.
Was cautioned as to danger but advanced
with line when 1t charged insurgent en-
trenchments. He was killed by enemy
and friend with him wounded. His re-
mains were delivered to friends in city.
OTIS.
RAILROADS BRING SUPPLIES TO
TROOPS.
Manila, March 2s.-1i a. m.-General
Macarthur and his army are resting on
the plain beyond Marilso after three days
scrambling in the brush, fording rivers
and charging trenches in the blazing sun
The men are tired out, but are In splendid
spirits and eager to proceed towards the
enemy.
A detachment of ninety,ix Filipinos
prisoners was escorted into Manila today
Their appearance aroused great intsrest,
as they were marched from the railroad
danot to the prison.