Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-28
BATTLE YESTERDAY
Gen. Otis Reports Some Particulars
and Col. Funston Given Credit
for Crossing the Rio.
THEY WISH TO TALK PEACE
General Otis Refuses to Recognize the
Filipino Governmental Surrender
Is Reported and Is Denied
Later On.

Washington, April 2s--The following
has been received from General Otis at
Manila: 'sAfter taking Calumpit, Mac.
Arthur's division crossed the Rio Grande
in the face of great obstacles, driving
the concentrated forces of the enemy
back of the railroad two miles. General
Macarthur reports the passage of the
river as remarkable military achieve
ment, the success of which is due to the
daring skill and determination of Col
onel Funston under the discriminating
control Of General Wheaton. Casual
ties were slight, the number not yet
ascertained. This morning the chief of
staff from the commanding general of
the insurgent forces entered our lines
to express admiration at the wonderful
feat of the American army in forcing a
passage of the river, which was thought
impossible. The staff officer reports that
the insurgent commanding general re-
ceived from the insurgent government
directions to suspend hostiities pending
negotiations for a termination of the
war"
HERO FUNsToN's REWARD.
Washington, April est was stated
at the War department that Colonel
Funston would secure brigadier gen.
erals commission as reward for his
services in various engagements, cul-
minating in the heroic feat of yester-
day. Colonel Funston and two men
who crossed the river under fire of the
enemy will receive medals of honor.
High praise is given all volunteers.
Colonel Funston dropped utterly ex-
hausted after the battle. The Kansas
regiment cheered him crazily when he
went among them.
TRIED TO BE BRAVE BUT FLED.
Manila, April ss.-At Calumpit yes
terday for the first time a large body Of
Filipinos attempted to face Americans
in open ground. General Luna mount
ed on black horse galloped fran
tically along the line, exhorting his fol-
lowers to make stand. But when the
American bullets showered thickly
among them, they bolted for their
train. The Montana regiment made
u rush to capture the train, but the
engine backed off hastily. Fifty Amer
leans were overcome by heat.
FILIPINos WANT PEACE.
Manila, April 2s.-Colonel Manuel Ar
gueleses and Lieutenant Jose Bernal,
who came into General MacArthur's
lines under flag of truce told General
Otis they were representatives of General
Luna, who had been requested by Agui-
naldo to ask Otis for cessation Of hosti-
lities to allow time for the summoning of
the Filipino congress, which body would
decide whetherthe people wanted peace
Otis replied that he did not recognize
the existence of Filipino government
There will be another conference to-
morrow.
SURRENDER REPORTED.
New York, April 2S.-The journal
prints the following under date of today
at Manila, no hour of filing being given:
"The forces of General Luna have sur
rendered to General Otis, commanding
the American forces"
A JUNGLE BATTLE.
Manila, April 2s.-The Washington
regiment holding Taguig with three
companies OF the 18th regulars engaged
a large force of insurgents in fight in
the jungle. The Americans lost two
killed and ten wounded.
NO SURRENDER AFTER ALL.
New York, April 2s.-A special to the
Evening World from Manila says: "The
Filipinos have not surrendered There
is no cessation of hostilities.'