The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
A YEAR OF LAUNDERING.
Some Prophecies Of the Administers.
ton Contrasted With Facts

Some Prophecies of the Administra.
ton Contrasted With Facts
from Files of the New York Tribune and the New
York Evening Post for 1899 and 1901
| WASHINGTON, March II, 1899.-Tht
officials believe that the climax Ito the re,
bellion in the Philippines) may occur at
any hour. The indications are that hos
tilities may end within very short time.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-It is be-
iieved that after General Otis has delivered
his next blow the insurgent army, as an
organization, will have ceased to exist.
MANILA, April 3.-Present indications
denote insurgent government in perilous
condition; its army defeated, discouraged
and scattered. Insurgents returning to
their homes. OTIs.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The War De-
partment officials are fully convinced that
the backbone of the insurrectien is broken,
and that the main body of troops will sur
render.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-General Otis
has already indicated that his present army
is sufficient for the purpose he has in view.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-General Otis
has replied to General Alger that the esti-
mate of 80, 900 men to constitute his army
agrees sswith his own calculations. He
adds that he expects very soon to report
decided improvement in the situation.
MANILA, April 29-Believe insurgents
tired of war. OTIs.
MANILA, May s.-Signs of insurgent
weakness more apparent daily. OTIs.
MANILA, May 11-Signs of insurgent
disintegration daily manifested. OTIs.
WASHINGTON, May 1s-The belief
was expressed (officially) that the end of
the instruction was at hand, and the result
was regarded as indicating the wisdom of
refusing any terms to the first commission,
and impressing the insurgents with the
power of the United States forces.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-General Otis
telegraphed today that he is still OF the
opinion that 80, 900 troops will be neces-
sary for the effective control of the Philip
pines.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The Presi-
dent 4: X X because Of information
from diplomatic source) believes that
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 was de-
cided in these months to raise and dispatch
a volunteer army in order that General
Otis might have an army Of 63, 300 men,
not 80, 600, by January l.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6--Admiral Dewey
4 i expressed the greatest satisfac-
ton at the information contained in the
latest Manila advices to the effect that the
insurgents were in straits.
WASHINGTON, Nov 9-The War De-
partment definitely located Aguinaldo to-
day.
MANILA, Nov. 1S.-Indications are that
insurgent troops widely scattered. OTIs.
MANILA, Nov 24-Claims to govern
ment by insurgents can be made no longer
under any fiction. Their generals and
troops in small bands scattered through the
provinces acting as banditti or dispersed.
OTIs.
MANILA, Nov 27.-Indications are
that insurgent force south of Manila dis
integrating and troops going to their homes.
Reports from southern islands favorable.
OTIs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Altogether
the news from both army and naval sources
today is highly encouraging to the officials
here as indicating the practical end of the
instruction in Northern Luzon.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Organized
rebellion no longer exists, and our troops
are actively pursuing robber bands.
MANILA, Jan. %, 19O0.-It is be-
lieved that the insurgents are widely dis
persed. The country is now covered by
troops and our forces occupy Santa Cruz.
OTIs.
THE FACTS, FEBRUARY, 1900.
Fighting still progressing in all parts Of
Luzon; no universal surrender; Aguinaldo
not yet located; no decrease in the weekly
mortality lists; losses in the American
army since August 6, 1S9S-deaths, l,
4S5; wounded, 1851; still nothing to
prove that the Elipinos are tired of war,
as reported by General Otis April %; the
hatred of the Filipinos for their conquerors
increased by year of bloodshed and the
devastation of their country.