The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-05-25
CONTROL THE SITUATION
Americans Expect Definite Peace
Propositions from the Filipino
Government Soon.
PURPOSE OF LEADERS is MADE KNOWN.
1--WE delegates In Conversation with
American officers state the Native
Forces Have Hcen Ready for Four
Days to Surrender on Any Terms
Americans Would Offer.

Americans NOuIU
Manila. May 20.--Defnite peace prop
esitions from the Filipino government
are imminent. The Americans posi-
lively have entire control of the situa-
ton. The purpose of the Filipino lead
ers 10 give up the struggle against
American authority was made known
by two delegates of the Filipino peace
commission who remained in San lsldro
when il was captured and surrendered
to Iawton's advance guard.
Peace on Amy Terms.
In conversation with American Of
ficers they state that the Filipino forces
have been for the last four days wiling
10 secure peace on any terms that Gen
Otis might see fit to offer. They de-
clare that Gen. Lawton. by his rapid
-and energetic advance from Ballnag,
has not allowed their forces moments
cessation from fighting.
NAV Repudiate AguinnIdo.
The delegates add, as their most inn
portant information, that Aguinaldo
himself will sue for peace through the
peace commission within two days. If
he does not so act the Filipino govern
1ncnt will promptly repudiate him, as
four-ffths of the natives are weary OF
The war and desire the early ending of
hostilities.
No View Proposals.
TIVE military and two civil Filipino
commissioners, appointed to cooperate
with three citizens of Manila in negoti-
ating terms of peace, arrived here to-
day They have submitted no new
propositions. but want an armistice,
pending the session of the Filipino con
gress. Mai. Gen. Otis has refused to
entertain the proposal.
QuietIy Mt Work
Thepubic has heard little of the Phil
ippine commission, of which DR.. Schur-
man is president, but it has been quiet
ly al work to pave the way for better
understanding. 1t has invited many
representative natives TO confer with it,
and through them has sent reassuring
messages to the Filipinos. 1t has eX-
planned the purpose of the United
States TO give the natives as much
home rule as possible, and il has slim
ulated sentiment for peace among
the Tagalos
The Fighting Ceases.
Manila, MAY @2.--Maj. Gen. Otis has
declined to recognize the rebels to the
extent OF agreeing to an armistice, but
he has notified the American command
ers TO refrain temporarily from aggres-
sive action. Thus he is in a position to
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Outline scheme.
Manila, Nav 23.-Prof. Schurman,
head Of the United States Philippine
commission, has submitted the follow
ing written propositions to the Filipi-
nos:
''Whne the final decision as to the form
OF government is In the hands of the con-
gross, the president, under his military pow
ers, pending the action of congress, stands
ready 20 offer the following form Of gov
eminent:
"A governor general to be appointed by
the president: a cabinet to he appointed by
the governor general, all the Judges to be
appointed by the president. the heads OF
departments and Judges 10 be Entertainer
leans or Fiipinos. or both. and also gem
eral advisory council, its members TO be
chosen iy the people by form of suffrage
TO he hereafter carefully determined upon.
bloodshcd cease and that the people of the
Philippines at an early date enjoy the larg-
est measure OF self-goyernmCnt compatible
with peace ana order"
Military Operations Being Pushed.
Manila May 49, r. In spite of the
presence of the Filipino commission
era in Manila, the military operations
continue with undated vigor.
The visitors were apparently ignor-
ant of the true condition of affairs here
Upon their arrival they were inundated
with invitations covering both day aud
night, and express surprise at the con
dition of affairs within our lines. They
had been led TO believe that everything
was chaotic and are delighted at the
reception accorded them.
Greatly Reduced.
1t is added that the only Filipino
troops now left are 1000 men, under
Gen. Luna, at Tarlac, and about 1000
men under Gen. Pho del Pillar. Even
these are demoralized and short of arms
and supplies. Many of their rifles are
disabled and the Filipinos are unable
10 repair them owing to the lack of
MECHANICS and materials for so doing.
Suits the Euvoys.
Manila, May 24.-The Filipino COM
mssioners spent the day at the resi-
dence of the American commissioners.
They discussed every point of the
scheme OF government and the peace
proclamation details, asking for in
formation as TO what personal rights
would be guaranteed them.
Finally the Filipinos said they were
personally pleased with the plan, but
could not indorse il officially.
surrenders Internationally.
Rosario, a Filipino congressman,
wealthy resident of Manila, and for
merly Aguinaldo's commissary gen
cral, accompanied by an insurgent cap
tain, called upon Maj. Gen. Otis Tuesday
and announced that I'VE desire TO sur
render our persons and property into
the hands of the Americans"
Aguinaido Fears Luna.