The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
MORE TROUBLE BREWING.
The Philippines situation Pcrturbs
the NHr Department officials.

Regardless Of the repeated assurances
that The instruction in <he. Philippines il
practically subdued. extensive preparations
are being made at the War Department for
a continuation Of hostilities. An Army Of
fcer said yesterday that there is feeling
of uneasiness over the situation among
high officials and that a formidable re
organization Of the insurgents during the
rainy season Is expected
While any hint that the Filipinos are
likely to cause further trouble is laughed
at by the War Department officials and Wig
Orously denied by all who are in any way
interested in the Administration, the ac-
tivity displayed at the War Department Is
regarded as conclusive evidence that II is
realized that the Philippine insurrectlon Is
by no means subdued and is likely 70
break out with fresh violence just as soon
as the Filipino leaders can take advantage
of the wet season and reorganize their
forces The fact that the Fllipinos nave
gained confidence and military experience
from previous campaigns, and as a result
can be more quickly and effectively reor-
gained, is the source Of secret anxiety 10
the War Department officials.
Consequently every department oil the
Army is active Men and supplies are
being forwarded to the Philippines on
every transport that leaves this country
The transport service is taxed to its ut
most capacity. and new ships are being
constantly acquired. The number Of troops
now in the Philippines is greater than at
any time during the war. Whenever It is
found necessary to bring any considerable
number Of men back from the Philippines
of Gil
ton Of service it is a significant fact that
their places are quickly filled by recruits
sent from this country. Not one OF the re-
cruiting stations in any part Of the United
States has been discontinued, and every
effort is being made TO secure desirable
men for service in the Philippines.
Ammunition is being forwarded to Ma
Mia in a manner that would indicate ttat
il was needed for a protracted struggle.
Recently the Commissary Department has
made several large contracts for supplies
10 be furnished the army in Luzon and
the other islands. The largest OF these
was given to a Chicago firm for canned
corned beef. Particular attention has
been paid to securing desirable emergency
and field rations as it is expected that
the army viii spend very little time 10 I.
permanent barracks. Summer clothing
and in fact suitable apparel for all sea-
sons Of the year is being shipped to Ma
Mia in large quantities by the Quarter
masters Department
Never before in the history OF the Army
has such a large number OF surgeons ard .
Hospital Corps men been engaged in active
service. Each day when the Army orders
are published it is noticeable that almost
every paragraph contains an ass gument Of
officers and men for service in the Phil
ippiues. The rainy season commenced in
Luzou about three weeks ago The ex-
perieuce Of last year is causing Army OIL
become more aggressive during the sum
mer The country wiz shortly be flooded
and il VIII be difficult TO conduct any kind
Of an active campaign.
Press reports received from Manila show
hat the insurgents are well armed The
recent fight in North Ilocos was participat-
ID in by from 600 to 200 rebels, an all were
armed with the most improved Maueer
rifles Reports that the natives are
leaving the towns for the purpose Of TAX
ing the field are current at the War De
lartment
The homecoming Of General Otis Is re-
yarded IN some quarters as being nothing
more than part Of the scheme 20 min
S q fact generally admitted that any of
he generals now in the Philippines is
ully as capable Of conducting the cam
1aign Of the American forces as General
)tis. and his departure froE Manila is re-
;arded as being in no wise a detrinen- 10
he American cause.