The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
A YEAR OF LAUNDERING.
Some Prophecies Of the Administra-
ton Contrasted With Facts.

From Files of the New York Tribune and the New
York Evening Post for 1899 and 1901
WASHINGTON, March II, 1999.-The
officials believe that the climax (to the re
bellion in the Philippines may occur at
any hour. The indications are that hos
tilities may end within very short time
WASHINGTON, March 24-It is be-
Eeved that after General Otis has delivered
his next blow the insurgent army, as an
organization, will have ceased to exist.
MANILA, April 3.-Present indications
denote insurgent government In perllous
condition; its army defeated, discouraged
and scattered. Insurgents returning to
their homes. OTIs.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The War De-
partment officials are fully convinced that
the backbone of the instruction is broken,
and that the main body of troops will sur
render.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-General Otis
has already indicated that his present army
is sufficient for the purpose he has in view.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-General Otis
has replied to General Alger that the esti-
mate of 80, 600 men to constitute his army
agrees with his own calculations He
adds that he expects very soon TO report a
decided improvement in the situation.
MANILA, April 29-Believe insurgents
tired of war. Otis
MANILA, May s.-Signs of insurgent
weakness more apparent daily. OTIs.
MANILA, May 11.-Signs of iusurgent
disintegration daily manifested. OTIs.
WASHINGTON May 1S.-The belief
was expressed (oficially) that the end Of
the instruction was at hand, and the result
was regarded as indicating the wisdom OF
refusing any terms to the first commission,
and impressing the insurgents with the
power of the United States forces.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-General Otis
telegraphed today that he is still of the
opinion that 80, 900 troops will be neces-
sary for the effective control of the Philip
pines.
WASHINGTON, Aug. II. The Presi-
dent y 4 = because of information
from a diplomatic source) believes that
Aguinaldo is making his last play, and that
the war will be over by November |. He
firmly credits this.
Touring July and August. 1t was de
eided in these months to raise and dispatch
a volunteer army in order that General
OTIS might have an army OF 63, 500 men,
not 80, 600, by January l.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6--Admiral Dewey
expressed the greatest satisfac-
ton at the information contained in the
latest Manila adyices to the effect that the
insurgents were in straits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9-The War De
partment definitely located Aguinaldo 10
day.
MANILA. Nov. Is. Indications are that
insurgent troops widely scattered. oris.
MANILA. Nov. 24.-Claims TO govern
ment by insurgents can be made no longer
under any fiction Their generals and
troops in small bands scattered through the
provinces acting as banditti or dispersed
OTIs.
MANILA, Nov. Indications are
that insurgent force south Of Manila DIS
integrating and troops going ic their homes
Reports from southern Islands favorable.
OrIs.
WASHINGTON, Nov Altogether
the news from both army and naval sources
today is highly encouraging TO the officials
here As indicating the practical end Of the
instruction in Northern LuEon.
WASHINGTON, Dec. i2.-OrganiIed
rebellion no longer exists, and cur troops
are actively pursuing rObbeE bands,
MANILA, Jan. %, 1900 1t is be-
heyed ahat the insurgents are widely dis
persed The country Is now covered By
troops and our forces occupy Santa Cruz
OrIs
THE FACTS, FEBRUARY, lSuu.
Fighting still progressing in all parts Of
Luzou; no universal surrender; Aguinaldo
not vet located, no decrease in the weekly
mortality lists, losses in the American
army since August o, 1S9S-deaths, |,
ass: wounded, ,95l; still nothing 20
prove that the Filpinos are tired Of war,
as reported BY General Otis April %, the
hatred Of the Fihpinos for their conqueror
:I L. 49, 81 biaolsha1 and the