The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-24

Washington, Marcn ~ 1879 - ne
oni .ial. believe that the climax TO the
rebellion in the Philippines) may &C.
cur at any hour The indications are
that hostilities may eud within a very
short time
Washington, March 81 1t is be-.
lieved that after General O.is has de-
llyefed his next blow the insurgent
army, as an organization, will have
ceased to exist
Manila, April 3 Present indications
denote insurgent government in peril
ous condition; its army defeated, die.
coursged and scattered. Insurgents re-
turning b. their homes. Otis.
Washington, April /. The War De-
partment officials are fully convinced
that the backbone Of the insurroction is
broken. and that the main body Of
troops will surrender
Washington, April 10 General Otis
has already indicated that his present
army is suili 'ient for the pnrpose he
has i'll view.
Washington, April 20 General Otis
has replied to General Alger that the
estimate # 30. coo men to constitute his
army agrees with his own calcula-
tions " lie adds that he expects very
soon to report q decided improvement
IN the situation.
Manilh. April %. Believe insur'
oants tired Of war. Otis
Manila, May 5 Signs Of insurgents
weakness more apparent daily. Otis
Manila, May II Signs Of insurgent
lisintegration daily manifested. Otis
Washington, May IS. The belief was
exp esscd Officially that the end OF
the insurrection was at hand and the
result was regarded as indicating the
wisdom Of refusing any terms to the
fret commission, and impressing the
insurgents with the power ofthe United
States forces.
Washington. June l General Otis
teleeraphed today that he is still Of the
opinion that 30. 900 troops will be nee
essary for the effective control Of the
Philippines.
Washington, Aug u The President
because of information from
diplomatic source believes thai
Aguinaldo is making his last play, and
that the war will be over by November
l.. He firmly credits this.
During July and August 1t wat
decided in these months to raise anc
dispatch volunteer army in order tha
General Ods might have an army Of
50 800 men, not 30 coo, by January
Washington. Oct 8. 6.-Admiral Dewey
expressed the greatest satisfac
ton at the information contained II
the latest Manila advices TO the efec
that the insurgents were in straits.
Washington, Nov. The War DE
partment definitely located Aguinald
today.
Manila, Nov l8.-Indications al
that insurgent troops widely scatter
oh Otis
Manila. Nov. "a Claims to govern
ment by insurgents can be made n
longer under any fiction. Their gen
erals and troops in small bands scatter
ed through the provinces acting
banditti or dispersed. OTIS
Manila, Nov. q Indications ar
that insurgent force south of Manii
di,integrating and troops going
their homes. Reports from souther
islands favorable. Otis
Washington, Nv. 30 Altogether tn
news from both army and naval source
today is highly encouraging to the eli
cials here as indicating the practic'
end of the insurrection in Norther
LuZOn.
Washington, Dec II -Ofganizsd II
bellion no lJnger exists, and our tIool
are actively pursuing robl e. bands.
Manila. Jan. %, 1900 1t is believe
that the insurgents are widely di
persed. The country is now covered
troops and our forces occupy San
Cruz. JUS
THE FACTS, FEBRUARY, l9OO.
Fighting still progressing In all par
of Luzon; no universal surrender
Aguinaldo not yet located: no deorea
in the weekly mortality list; losses
the American army since August
lS9S-deaths, 1885; wounded. l,9o
still nothing to prove that the FLIP
nos are tired Of war; as reported
=, General Otis April 30; the hatred Of Il
. FIlipinos for their conquerors increase
by a year of bloodshed and the devast
tion Of their country.
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