The colored American., 1900-07-07


be read at the formation for retrpgt nm
the date received:
Namacpacan, May .. 1904
To the Adjutant, San Fernando.
On information that there vvos
company of insurgents i'm Tarcron,
east of Cayunan. | sent Cam UaH
kins with his company and gnf5a =,
that point April 2S. He returned vos
terday at noon, having struck inSnr-
gents in Tarcrong in intrencbnd bar
racks on Sunday afternoon. Counted
twenty dead, unknown number of
dead burned III barracks. Three seen
to escape. Two prisoners brought in
Thirteen guns: also ammunition. and
equipments brought in Many Guns
etc, burned in barracks which had to
be fired TO get at Insurgents remaining
therein. Large quantities hulled rice
other supplies, and clothing burned
Papers captured. Prisoners cave
strength of insurgents fifty men and
five officers. Two captains. one lien
tenant, two cOrnetS, all killed. Forcn
consisted of parts Of two companies
HankinS did good work. Surprise On
insurgents complete Band practically
annibiiated. No casualties to us
Signed, DADE. cOmmopiino
TO Capt. Hankins, his officers and
men, the Itegimental Commander here.
by conveys his keen appreciation Of
and sincere congratulations for the
thorough work Of Company +. rs re-
cited III Major Dade's dispatch This
company, by its excellent showing in
matters of discipline, sOldierly appear
ance, cleanliness, and sanitary condi-
ton of camp, and devotion To duty has
long attracted the attention of the Reg
mental COmmandeY. who is therefore
particularly gratified to find thus sig
nally vindicated his confident trust in
its officers and men. BY order of Col.
DuvaI.
Signed, A. u. BRIGHT.
Capt. and Adit. 4Sth Inf. L. S. Y.
Telegram. Vigan, May g. 1900
Col. DuVa1, San Fernando:
Brigader General commanding
wishes me TO convey his c0ngratula-
tions TO you and his thanks TO those
of your command who accomplished
the good work at TamOrong, to which
| add mine
Signed, SMEDBERG
Assistant Adjutant General
San Fernando de La Union LuzOn,
L. l., May s, 1900.
Orders No. g.
The following extract from tele.
gram just received from Major Rice is
published to the regiment and will be
read TO each company at formation for
retreat the day the order is received
at the station:
Allen, via TagudiD. May 8
Adiutant 48th Inf, San Fernando:
Lieutenant Brown, who was com
manding this post during my absence,
received information of q band of %
insurgents under Lieut.. PatricO Say
din at Barbait on Rios Bias. He left
here yesterday morning at 4 O'Clock,
arriving at Barbarit 2:30 p. ~, taking
with him 80 men. Co G.. and Lieut.
Cheek and 20 men Company \. lie
succeeded in completely surprising
their camp, killing Lieut. Saydin and
nine men; capturing eight Remington I
rifles, $50 rounds of ammunition ana
one Colts revolver Made &
no prisoners and had DO casualties.
regard this as a brilliant piece Of WoFk
for which Lieutenants Brown and
Cheek deserve much credit.
Signed. RICE, Major.
By order of Col. Duvall
Signed. A. ID. BRIGHT,
Capt. and Adjt 4Sth Inf, {. ;. v
The company officers of the 4Sh ln
fantry and one doctor are al c0l0red
Capt. Buck distinguished himself Oh
San Juan Hill in 1893. Capt. HankIn'
IS from Virginia. Lieut.. Brown
from the 9th G. S Cavalry, and Lieu"
Cheek is from Michigan
Our colonel is as proud of his TesF