Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

admit OF discussion. On the other hand,
however, there are many encouraging con-
ditions to sustain such conviction. For
example, in the Philippines there Is no dy-
nasty to destroy; no organized system of
feudal laws to eradicate: no principles in
consistent with republicanism which have
soidly insinuated themselves into the ma
tional life to dfsplace; no adverse aspects
of nature to overcome On the contrary,
nature. which is eXuberant balmy and
generous, has ncarished into existence sew
eral millions sensitive and creduous
people. without allegiance to any existing
institutions. but animated by certain in
choate ideas AID aspirations, which, by
some unfortunate perversfon of thought,
they conceive to be threatened by Ameri-
ca. These people fortunately are intelligent.
generous and flexible. and will probably
yield quickly and with absolute confidence
to tuition and advice when thoroughly In
formed of American institutions and pur-
poses.
Influence of Republicanfsmr
LAS future thought in the same direc-
ton. 1t may be suggested that the Aryan
races are making their way back into the
old continent, which. as a consequence, is
likely. within generation more, to become
the theater of gigantic political activities.
Up to this time the practical effect of re-
publican institutions has not been consid
cred in this connection, but the rapid ex-
tension of republican civilization in these
islands, which is not only possible, but
probable must of necessity exert an active
and potential influence upon the affairs of
Asia, which, under the inspiration of Amer
lean ideas, transmitted through Filipinos
may yet exhibit the greatest of political won
ders. A rather broad conception perhaps
but one well calculated to fix the attention
of the most careful observer and to warm
the fancy of the most Indifferent"
Difficulty of Transportation.
Accompanying General MacArthur's re-
port are the reports of the various staff
officers under his command. Major Miller,
quartermaster. speaks of the difficulties Of
transportation. and says the native ponies
have proved the most successful. The
carabaos have been of great service to the
army. but they can make but five miles
day. Major bravo, commissary, reports
on the supplies of the army and says that
the problem of supplying fresh meat Is
most difficult. This is secured mostly from
the naval refrigerating ships. He says the
losses of stores have been abnormally large,
the total loss aggregating $116.7S1, of which
Sl13669 were condemnations. and the bal
ance stolen in transit from Manila to out
lying posts
Colonel Green!eaf makes report upon
the health conditions, showing that in June
1860, out of total of 632S4 men, there
were 5,.r63 sick SO per cent. Regarding
the mortality of the army. he says the
number of deaths in the army has stead
lily increased and a diminiution of the
death list can scarcely be expected. The
number of men shot from ambush by small
guerrilla bands now exceeds those killed at
any previous time, and time progresses,
and the men become more and more de-
bilitated by tropical service, the more mark
ed will be the ratio of Deaths"
Casualties.
During the six months from January 1 to
July 81, 1909. twentyfour officers and 81
enlisted men died, OF which four officers
and 204 enlisted men We're killed In action and
three officers and forty-three enlisted men
died of wounds. The other deaths occurred from
per cent daily. Colonel Greenleaf says
population, and the native army has drawn
upon all available medical supplies and ma
tive physicians. Consequently there has
been great uffnring among the outlying
residents. He says there is a scarcity of
medical officers in the Philippines.
Lieutenant Colonel Scriven of the signal
corps says there is in operation in the is
land Sill miles of land and cable lines,
with :sl5 offices In direct communication
with Manila.
Major General Lloyd Wheaton reports
upon the conditions of the Department of
Northern Luzon. while Major General John
C. Bates makes a report regarding the De-
partment of Southern LuZon. General
Robert 2. Hughes reports as commander or
the Department of the Niscayas, and Cen
eral William A. Kobbe reports on the opera
lions in Mindanao and Jolo. These reports
relate chiefly to the military operations IN
the various departments.