The sun., 1900-11-13
Gen. MacArthur's Report.

Tho report Of Major-Gen. MACARTHUR.
! Military Governor Of the Philippines. which
has just been published. differs in most
respects from the usual routine return. 1t
is rather an essay on the sociological con-
ditions now prevailing in the islands. pre-
pared by a competent observer. than a
customary account Of The movements and
actions OF troops. As a service paper points
out. "N 10 characterized also by q literary
style which will give IL high rank among
army reports.
After a few Introductory remarks on the
work Of the army including an explanation
OF the character OF the campaign against
the Fllpinos, Gen. Macarthur devotes
most OF his report 20 an analysis Of the
Filipino character and its effeot On the con-
dtions before US In the islands He says
THE Fiipinos are no, a warlke or f.rocou. peo
pie Left ,o themvive'a large number perhaps a
considerable majority would gladly accept Amer! an
supremacy, which they are gradually coming TO IN.
derstand means individual liberty and absolute sc
cuity n their nvee and property The people OF the
Islands. however during ihe past nve y-ars have
been madden.d By rhetorical sophistry and Nnu.
lants applied TO national pride Until 0e power 4 dis
terminating In behalf Of matters Of public concern OF
private interest never very strongly estsb isned
among them has for tn. time being heel almost en-.
urely suspended. ASA substitute 'or all olnef oon-
steratons the people To he actuaei By the idea
ihstin all doubtful matters Of 20 i,ics
never nearer right than when going with their own
fi,h and Nm regardless OF the nature of the action
Of rs remote consequences
This peculiar psychological condition.
Gen. MACARTHUR points out, has raised
practical difficulties In the way Of pacinca-
ton Most Of the towns under the advice
and control OF the military authority, now
have municipal governments. for which
kind OF local administration the people have
evinced unexpected adaptab.ty Yet in
these very local governments the Filipino
officials have acted openly In behalf of the
Americans and secretly In behalf Of the in
surgents and "paradoIical as 1t may seem.
with considerable apparent solicituda for
the interests Of both" In all local matters.
such rs the peace Of the town. the regula-
ton Of the markets. the repairs 20 roads,
bridges and streets. the preSdents and
town officials have worked commercially:
and nj the same time have raised recruits
and contributions for the Filipino army, and
forwarded information 20 the leaders As
the Fillpinos are prosecuting the war now
wholly as guerrillas the difficulties presented
by this curious state Of affairs are easily
comprehcnded
distinction must be made Gen MAC
ARTHUR points out. between the Filipino
army in guerrilla warfare and the bandits
He says that there is considerable evidence
70 the effect that the insurgsnt leaders have
themselves suffered at the hands Of the
latter. who are outlaws pure and simple.
"As soon es the insurg.n, soldier 10 eliminated
from the problem the s1upauon OF robbers from he
highway will II IL believed, be easily and quickly
accomplished by the systematic organization ot 90
ciesy 10 hunt u EN- down
This Systematic organization, the General
believes, will be aided largely by former
prominent leaders Of the insurgents. who
will take charge of cons,ahulary districts
and put down the bands OF criminals now so
strongly organized, At present these for
mer officers are reluctant 70 undertake the
task az long a. there 10 q possibility Of
meeting flying columns OF AGu1NALpo's
forcse
The desire Of the Filipdnos for education
Gen. MAcARrHuR regards as q very IA
vorable factor IN the military situation,
especially so {. in all matters touching
schools there 10 IA fortunate coincidence Of
American Interests and Filipino aspirations.
. As the school work can go on in spite
Of the abnormal conditions of the country.
the logic of the situation sugses,s that the
archipelago be submerged Immediately
under tidal wave OF education. tho scheme
OF which TO be expanded as quickly "a pos
sible TO include manual training"
Gen. MAcARTzUR from an infinite num-