The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11
OTIS YEARS WORK AT MANILA.

Compiled BY the New York Evening Post)
Washington, March IL, 1sss.-The off,
cials believe that the climax ito the re-
bellion in the Philippines may occur at
any hour. The indications are that hos
tilities may ENC within very short time
Washington. March 2i.-It is believed
that after General Otis has delivered his
next blow the insurgent army, as an or
Ganization, will have ceased to exist.
Manila. April 3.-Present Indications de-
note iusurgent government in perilous con-
dition; its army defeated, discouraged, and
scattered. Insurgents returning to their
homes. Otis.
Washington, April 4-Thc War Depart
ment officials are fully convinced that the
backbone of the insurrection is broken, and
that the main body of troops will surren-
der.
Washington. April 19.-General Otis has
already indicated that his present army is
sufficient for the purposes he has in view
Washington. April 2O.-General Otis has
replied to General Algcr that the estimate
of &c. 600 men to constitute his army agrees
with his own calculations He adds that
he expects very soon to report decided
improvement in the situation.
Manila, April 29.-Believe insurgents
tired of war. OTIS
Manila, May s.-signs of insurgeut weak
ness more apparent daily. Otis.
Manila, May 11.-Signs of insurgent dis
Indignation daily manifested. Otis.
Washington, May 1S-The belief was
expressed [officiallyl that the end of the
insurrection was at hand. and the result
was regarded as indicating the wisdom oil
refusing any terms to the first commits
sion, and iInpressing the insurgents with
the power of the United States forces.
Washington. June General Otis ca
bled today that he is still of the opln-
ion that 10000 troops will be neces-
sary for the effective control OF the Phil
ippines.
Washington, Aug. 12.-The President
= because of information from a
diplomatic source1 believes that Aguinaldo
is making his last play, and that the war
will be over by November /. He firmly
credits this.
lit was decided during July and August
to raise and despatch a volunteer army in
order that General Otis might have an
army of $500 uen, not 10000, by jan
uary l
Washington. Oct. 6.-Admiral Dewey
expressed the greatest satisfaction
at the Information contained in the latest
Manila advices to the effect that the in
surgents were in straits.
Washington. Nov. 9.-The War De-
partmeut definitely located Aguinaldo to-
day.
Manila, Nov. 1s.-Indications are that
insurgent troops widely scattered.
Otis.
Manila. Nov. 24.-Clair to government
by insurgents can be made no longer I'M
der any fiction. Their generals and troops
in small bands scattered through the
provinces acting as banditti or dispersed.
Otis.
Manila Nov. 27.-Indications are that
insure mt force south c. Manila disin-
tegrating and troops going to their homes.
Reports from southern islands favorable.
Otis.
Washington, Nov. 3O.-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 Luzon.
Washington. Dec. 22-organized rebel
lion no longer exists, and our troops are
actively pursuing robber bands.
Manila. jan Is. 1s0o-It is believed
that the insurgents are widely dispersed.
The country is now covered by troops and
our forces occupy Santa Cruz. Otis.
Tie Facts. February. 1000.
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