The evening times., 1900-07-28
SCATTERING THE FILIpINoS.
Lieutenant LyIes Says There Is
Plenty of Fighting in LuzOn.

CENTREVILLE. Nd, July 2S.-Lieut.
Dewitt Clinton LyIes. of the Thirty fourth
United States Infantry, operating in the
Philippines. has written to Edwin H.
Brown, Jr.. Of Queen Anne's county. as
follows:
Ny recent appointment as chief en-
gineer OF the two provinces Of NueYa Eeija
and Principe. which comprise the Fourth
district Of Luzon. General FunstoD's con-
mand. does not interfere with opportunities
for fighting, as I can generally take a few
Gays on AID accompany a fighting outfit
wherever they 60
i suppose you heard Of General Grants
big fight at Blac-na- -Bsto- General Fun
ston did great work here as he always
does; but as We were outside OF our own
haiiiwick We didn't take as much interest
In it as We did in the fight at Papaya,
which occurred three days later. Here we
struck about 2C0 outlaws under Ventus and
Tecson. They poured a hot fire into US at
first before We deployed but when we
spread out and charged they took TO their
heels Every man selected his vis-a-vis
and chased him of the face Of the earth or
shot him full Of holes. AS this outfit had
a disagreeable habit OF shooting into towns
AZ night and killing innocent people, We
took great satisfaction in annihilating Il.
we can beneyOIen1y assimilate the
better class o. people here. but it were
perhaps better that these marauding bands
Of escaped criminals and desperadoes were
driven out Of Eden We are doing other
things here than fighting. The great work
OF recognizing a civil government has
been inaugurated. Extensive engineering
operations are in process Of execution. The
mi L. -.
steady hand has grasped the rudder OF his
destiny, and. from my experience here. Z
do not think the time is remote when our
duty here viii have been fulfilled / in
tend 10 remain II the Philippines, perhaps
visiting the United States in 1901
There are great opportunities here for
the youth OF America. with room for all
Il IS right, I believe. that the young men
WaO have served with the armies in the
Held should be given an opportunity 10
contribute their assistance IL the peaceful
reorganization Of the 2ffairs OF the archi-
pelaSO- Few. however. care TO remain, as
many have left interests in the United
states that demand their attention. For
my part though. I do not regard tsE.e
spent here as wasted time The energies
OF the Deople have been lost in the vortex
Of useless and hopeless revolution. and
after years OF blOOdshed and murder. their
dark night Of misguided G3position. their
watchful eyes decry the dawn IL is pos
siole that IN the era Of peace and tran
eJilllty which is sure TO be that the vast
untevelODed resources Of the inSUlar en-
pire viii be known and handled il every
market OF the world. offering successful
competition 10 inferiGr articles OF com
-Eerce, unless the archipelago be hampered
al the outset by a destructive tariff pclicy-
l predict great things OF the Philippines
and the people. having faith in both. but
time alone can prove and determine"
Lieutenant Lyles has just been recon-
nerjed By General Funston for promo
ton 10 the grade Of captain in one Of the
new organizations contemplated FOR for
eig1 service. In his endorsement General
Funston states;
Lieutenant Lyles. as engineer officer Of
this district, has had general oversight OF
extensive work He is a young Ohicer OF.
most unsual ability and fully worthy Of
the position Lieutenant Lyles has been
with me as acting aide in several engage
Eents. notably the one near Papaya on
June i. and has always conducted him
self with great gallantry- I most earnestly
recommend him to the grade of captain"
Colonel Kenncn. Thirty-fourJh Infantry.
warmly praises this officer. stating that
he is qualified 10 command troops OF any
kind. possessing most versatile skill. both
in strategy and engineering