The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-05
The American Commander Reports
Sixty FiIipinos Killed.
OTIS REPORTS RECENT FIGHTS.
Captain Eldridge, of Alabama, Killed
in the Engagement Around Ba-
coor-Americans Fire by Mis-
take on a Boats Crew from
the Cruiser Baltimore
WOunding Three.

MANILA, October i.-Several hundred
insurgents have reoccupied Porac, which
was captured by General Macarthur on
September 2Sth and evacuated by the
Americans the following day
The insurgent forces are also reported
moving toward Mexico. southeast of An
gcles. The object of the double move
ment is, apparently, 10 get behind the
American garrison on both sides OF the
Manila Dagupan railroad.
Reconnaissance from Mexico by the
Fourth Cavalry toward Santa Ana. north
east Of Mexico, and toward Arayat, due
north Of Santa Ana, developed the fact
that the insurgents are in position at
both points.
An American private was killed IN the
skirmish at Santa Ana. The party learn
ed that Scott and Edwards, OF the Fourth
Infantry who are missing, are prisoners
al Magalaye Magalango)
CALAMBA ATTACKED.
The insurgents yesterday made two
attacks on Caiamba, in which the com
mand.ng officer reports sixty Filiplnos
We're killed and many wounded.
Two companies Of the Twenty-hrst reg
iment repelled each attack. losing TWO
men killed and seven wounded
Bolo men surprised an American out
post near Guagua, killing Two pri'ates.
The other two escaped.
While four sailors OF the United states
cruiser Baltimore were entering the Ba-
coor river I'm boat yesterday after the
fight. they received a volley which wound
cd three. 1t is understood that the volley
came from the United States soldiers.
who having been ordered 10 prevent the
passing OF boats fred BY mistake upon
the Baltimores men.
An attack upon ParanaQue was made
by the insurgents last night and rebel
sympathizers in the town set fire 10 a
number OF buildings.
Co'oneI Daggett repuiscd the attack,
and declined offers of assistance from
BacOOr.
fires has not vef been Io0rnnd
THE RECENT FIGHTS.
WASHINGTON. October 4-General
Otis has cabiod the War Department the
following account OF the recent sharp
engagements with the insurg
Manila. Oct. I.
captain Poore sixth Infantry, attack
ed intrenched robber bands western Ne
eros. first instant; Lieut. Grubbs' Sixth
Infantry killed: Doctor Shinock, three
enlisted men slightly wounded % OF en-
envy killed. including two leading rob
bers: T. rifles, large supply ammunition
and stores captured. PoOre's action hisl-
iv commended. Insurgents west OF Ba-
coor and linus. Luzon attacked line or
communication. Captain E.dridse lNh
Infantry. killed; Lieut.. Burgess, 5th Ar
tllerv. wounded, number enlisted men
killed or wounded. 10 or II; full report
not yet received. Enemy driven west ana
south with a reported heavy loss. Yes
terdav enemy attacked Cdlambd. driven
off some distance into country our cas-
ualties two enlisted men killed. seven
wounded. Sixty insurg nts killed, num-
ber wounded unknown. Fourth Cavalry
reconnaissance yesterday from San Fer
nando I'm direction Santa Ana and Arayat,
one man Killed. no other casualties in-
surgants driven with considerable loss.
Advance plcket post three men out from
SAN Antonio and Santa Rita west San
Fernando. killed yesterday by Boo men.
result OF carelessness or over-contdence
''' s.a~1n ,.a, otis"
4 later message from General Ots statos
that CAPTAIN Eldrdge d'cd Of his wounds
on the evening OF october -d.
URDANETA RAISED.
Tho NAVY Department has received the
following from Admiral watson:
"AIanila. October 4
"cornwen with Ca.lao. Mrdoro Car
doqui. Rasco and armed h-hter' also
landing force marines from Cavite. blue
Jackets from Baltimore Petrel and He
lena. entered Orani river Monday morn
ing. raised Urd8neta, eunboats protect
ing working party. Two hundred men
undor Cornweu landed, secured neiEh-
borhood and town. Insurgents fled. firing
scattering shots. Town abandoned. par
tiallv burned by shells No casualties.
R~oucht rrdaneta Cayite to-day Pro-
heller and shaft in place. smokestack re-
covered will rett ..-..
(Signed) w y ! 9'N'
TRANSPORTS ARRIVE.
General otis has informed the War De
portment of the arrival at Manila OF ne
frarsport s.. Paul with seven troops on
the Third cavalry. The Garrone carry
ina r1rses and mules. has also reached
Manila.