The Green Forest tribune., 1900-12-01
AFFAIRS IN PHILIPPINES.
NIB. Russell Writes of Probable
 Continued Campaigning.

PENARANDA, r. l., Oct, D, 19OO. DEAR READERS OF THE TRIBUNE Present indications are favor 1 able for our early departure from |the Philippines. Six thousand United States Regulars have ar- rived in Manila during the past month, and it is officially stated |that the removal of the volunteer forces here will commence next month.
 It has been raining almost con- stantly since the 20th of last month, and nothing has occurred with us during this period. We had a little excitement last night. |At 3:30, an 'hombre'' was dis lowered near a sentry of the out |post in the rear of our quarters. |The sentry kept close watch on This man and when he approached within six paces, he commanded |"Halt!" The "hombre" did not halt, but jumped and started to run. The sentry leveled his gun lon the man and sent a Kios bullet lin search of him. It penetrated the body of the Filipino, making la very serious wound. The Fili- |pino can not account for himself |this morning and he languishes lin the guard house, nursing his |wound and regretting that he Eentured so near an American sentry.
 The boys were all made happy xle first of the month by the ar Akal of the paymaster who paid yR company their wages for the Snonths of July and August. This far, none of the paymasters (who pay the troops in the interior |of the island have ever been at tackled, although it had been stated that the Insurgents in tended to capture the next one that came. He made the trip without being molested.
 Yesterday was a big day with the Filipinos. They are a great people for feasts, and the custom |was observed yesterday in Pen- Rranda. A brass band of twenty five pieces was in attendance. Everybody seemed to enjoy Themselves to the fullest extent. The band played a number of pieces in front of our quarters
 last night, and it was highly ap- preciated by all our boys. They have a good band here, and the people generally are adapted to music.
 am feeling good and can say fhat 1 am better satisfied now than fince landing on the island. I will write again in a few weeks. As ever,
 M. B. RUSSELL. Under date of October 10th, in fletter to his brother, he says:
 "It was one year ago today Hnce we landed on the island of Luzon. When I enlisted, I never Anticipated that I would have to |emain in the Philippines for half 5lis period of time, but such is he result. I am not now so sure Aat we will leave here next fonth. We generally reach our
 pnclusions before we are justi-
 able in so doing. We may leave
 b November, but l doubt it very
 huch at present writing. l am
 hclined to think that another
 fmpaign will be waged against Iese people this fall and that we
 ill remain until the campaign is
 Eer. There are more natives
 nder arms now than the officers
 i've credit for. I know it to be
 ositive fact that there are 3,O0O
 nder arms in this province alone.
 Honestly believe that things will
 aturally quiet down immediately
 ter the election if William Me-
 inley is re- elected, which l be-
 we is a sure thing. Bryan has
 It few friends and supporters in
 e army.
 Fl am longing for the time
 hen another mail comes. It's
 It of the question now for me to
 Rar from home again. l look