New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-24
DIFFERENCES AT MANILA.
MILITARY AND CIVIL ELEMENTS OF THE
AMERICAN COMMISSION DISAGREE.


AMERICAN COMMISSION DISAGREE.
Manila May 23-The conference between the
civilian members of the United States Philip
pines Commission and the representatives OF
the Filipinos continues.
The military and civil elements OF the Ameri-
can Commission differ regarding the wisdom OF
continuing the conferences, the former adher-
ing to their original demand for the uncondi-
tional surrender Of the insurgents.
The Filipino Commissioners spent the day at
the residence Of the American Commissioners.
They discussed every point Of the scheme OF
government and the Peace Proclamation de-
tails asking for information as TO what per-
sonal rights would be guaranteed them. Colo
nel Charles Denby of the American Commits
zion, explained that they would be the same 81
under the United States Constitution
The Fiipinos also desired information as 10
the school eystem TO be established. and ap-
rroved Of the American policy of the separation
of Church and state They chiefly objected to
the scheme on the ground that 1t gave them
,ersonal liberty which they knew they would
have. but did not give them political liberty
Finally the Filipinos said they were personally
pleased with the plan. but could not indorse 1t
oficially
In the course Of the day the Filipino Com
nissoners called upon Major General Otis. and
they will repeat their call tomorrow.
ENJOYS HAVING A GOOD TIME
There IL much comment here on the outing
the Filipino ENJOYS are enjoying They are
arrayed IN blue coats. scarlet trousers and gold
lace. ard drive about the city, revelling in the
attention bestowed on them. which Is evidently
exceedingly gratifying to them They are
the centres of continual levees at Filipino
~&otx1 81 ana
nave had every opportunity to advance the IN
tercsts Of the insurrection. Military sentiment
disapproves Of the Filipinos being lionized by
the civilian element. General Otis. from ante
beIum experience, and owing TO the Filipinos'
fondness for discussion has maintained the at
titude he assumed with the first Commission.
He has had no offer to make the Fflipinos save
that they lay down their arms without terms
The Army believes that. IL the United States
intends to remain in the Philippine Islands, II
will be cheaper in the long run to whip the
insurgents thoroughly hat they Will be
glad Of the opportunity to surrender. rather
than TO parley with them and make terms
which they would construe as compromise.
The Army is also Of the opinion that, while the
first course may cost more men and money IN
the beginning than the latter, 1t Will prove an
effectual damper upon future insurrecton,
whereas II the is ended by compromise
the professional revclutionsts among the Tag
alogs may be encouraged to try again in few
years.
Professor Schurman. speaking Of the Commits
eion's policy. said
Il believe force necessary. because they
thought us weaklings and towards. But / be-
lieve also that conciliation should accompany
force. Ny endeavor has been, ever since / came
here, TO exercise concation.
PROFESSOR sCHURMAN OPTIMISTIC.
The professor is most optimistic as to the re-
suits Of the negotiations and believes the scheme
OF government proposed by the United States
Commission will ultimately be adopted
Rosario. Filipino Congressman. wealthy
resident Of Manila, and formerly Aguinaldo's
commissarygeneral, accompanied by an insur-
gent captain. called upon Major General Otis
to-day and announced that I'VE desire TO sur
render our persons and property into the hands
OF the Americans" The surrender was ar
ranged by Chaplain Pierce. Of the 14th Regi-
ment, who knew Rosario before the war. The
latter corresponded in cipher with General
Luna, so he has been closely watched by the
onclas al Tarlac since the insurrection has
been weakening. Rosario only escaped by per-
suadins General Luna to send him on a secret |
mission to Manila for the purpose of collecting /
funds. With the captain ten men and their |
IamiIes Rosario travelled at night through the |
ewdmps and mountains. passed the lines Of both /
armies ana entered Manila yesterday evening. /
lie has been liberated on parole.
LUNA ABSOLUTE DICTATOR.
According to the story told by Rosario. Gen. /
erai Luna is absolute dictator and Aguinado /
Tears him. Every Filipino leader. IL is added. /
suspects the others OF treachery
The recent meeting Of the Filipino Congress
was 10 secure a new Cabinet and the question /
OF peace was not formally considered as the
members feared General Luna's displeasure. (
Inc Filipino Government was unable to secure
q secretary OF the Treasury All those TO whom
'he PORTFOLIO was offered declined to accept It,
Mayor Bell, with two companies Of the 4th /
.SSaNaIry has been reconnoitering in the direc-
. e,oh OF santa Arta He found a hundred Fill
pihos there. and driving them away when /
iarse reinforcements Of rebels arrived and he
was Obliged 10 withdraw with four men
wounded
raft loaded with soldiers OF the 14th Regi
,neht @ has been sunk at the Pasig ferry. One
man was drowned
Inc wet season has finally begun, and another
mud
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