New-York tribune., 1900-11-11
GEN. MACARTHUR's VIEWS.
COMMANDER REPORTS ON AFFAIRS IN
THE PHILIPPINES.
NATIVES GRADUALLY COMING TO VEL
COME AMERICAN sovEREIGNTY-THE
GUERILLA WARFARE.

| Washington, Nov. 1O-Major-General Arthur
Macarthur, commanding the army in the Philip
pines, and Military Governor OF the islands since
May g. 1900, has submitted his report to the
| War Department. A considerable part Of the
report relates events previous to the date
| when he assumed command, and he publishes
some Of the correspondence and proclamations
of the Filipinos obtained before that time. He
refers to the change of Aguinaldo's plans in
abandoning his army organization and starting
a guerilla warfare. The conditions Of the coun-
! try have afforded advantages for such policy
he says. they have enabled the insurgents
to appear and disappear at their convenience
AT one time they soldiers. and Immediately
afterward within the American lines in the
| attitude of peaceful natives widely scattered
formation of Filipinos quickly followed the
guerilla warfare, which led to a corresponding
distribution of American troops, there being
hrty-three military stations in the archipelago
on November l. 1899. and 413 stations Sep
tember l, 1900 This resulted in a large num-
Der OF minor affairs, many of which did not
assume the dignity of regular combat, though
the casualties between the dates named
700 Americans killed. 100 wounded and 30 capt
ured. the Filipino Losses in the same time being
5'ZZI killed, 694 wounded and 1854 captured.
General Macarthur says the extensive dis
tr1out1on of troops has strained the soldiers of
the Army to the full limit of endurance. The
apparent desultory work has demanded more Of
discipline and much OF valor as was required
in the period Of regular operations against con-
centrated field forces of insurgents General
Macarthur speaks in the highest terms of the
service rendered by the troops amid all labors
and hardshps.
NATIVES DECEIVED BY THEIR LEADERS.
The Filipinos." says General Macarthur.
ARE not a warlike ferocious people. Left to
themselves large number Of them would
gladly accept American supremacy, which they
are gradually coming to understand means indi-
vidual liberty and absolute security in their
lives and property. They have been maddened,
however. during the last five years by rhetori-
cal sophistry and stimulants applied to national
pride until power of discriminating in matters
or public concern or private interest has been
almost entirely suspended. AS substitute for
all other considerations the people seem to be
actuated by the idea that in all doubtful mat
ters Of politics men nearer
right than when going with their own kth and
kim regardless of consequences" This condi-
tion he says has raised difficulties and obstruc-
tions in pacification.
The effort to institute municipal government
under American auspices carried the idea of ex-
elusive fidelity to the United States, but this
met with difficulties where Filipinos were placed
entirely IN control. and secret municipal govern
ments were organized in various towns under
insurgent auspices to proceed simultaneously
with the American governments and often
through the personnel. Presidents and
town officials acted openly in behalf OF Ameri-
cans and secretly in behalf Of the insurgents
| and. paradoxical 1t may seem. with consid-
cradle apparent solicitude for the interests OF
both
Wherever there is a group Of insurgent forces
contiguous towns contribute to their support
and render great assistance IN secretng the SOL
diers and helping them TO escape. The report
says the success Of the guerilla system depends
on complete unity OF action among the native
population. That there IS such unity is frankly
acknowledged. but how 1t is brought about Gen
eral Macarthur says he is unable TO ascertain
Intimidation accounts for the condition to some
extent, but fear would not be successful as the
only motive. He adds: at is more probable
that the adhesive principle from eth
biological homogeneity which induces men to
respond for a time to the appeals OF consan-
guineous leadership. when such action is
opposed to their interests and convictions
Of expediency." He says that this statement
applies to the entire archipelago, excepting the
portion OF Mindanao occupied by Moros and the
Jolo group. The Moros seem entirely satisfied
with present conditions.
General Macarthur quotes captured corre-
spondence TO show the efforts OF the nsurGent
leaders 10 intnidate and control the people. He
declares that the guerilla bands could not exist
but for the support they receive from the towns.
He says that the education Of the Fillplnos will
tend to secure their submission. but indicates
that this will take great deal of time AMI pa
tience and an adequate force
FUTURE OF THE ISLANDS
In closing his report General Macarthur after
speaking OF the establishment OF a republican
form of government in the islands, says:
In the light of existing conditions It Is diff
cult to realize that there is any possibility Of
such future for the islands, especially so as at
present and for many years to come the neces-
eity Of a large American military and naval
force is too apparent to admit of discussion. On
the other hand, however. there many
couraging conditions to sustain such a convic-
ton For example, in the Philippines there is
no dynasty to destroy no organized system OF
feudal laws TO eradicate, principles ncOn-
sistent with republicansm, which had soidy In
sinuated themselves into the national life to dis
place; adverse aspects of nature to over
come. On the contrary, nature which is
uberant balmy and generous. has nourished
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