The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-11
ARMY A NECESSITY
MACARTHUR TELLS or NEED or rr
IN PHILIPPINES.
MUST BE KEPT UP FOR YEARS.
DIFFICULTIES NET N FIGHTING
GUERILLA BANDS.

Us-Tovn Omcials Pretend To he
Friendly 90 Americans and at the
same Time AID the Insurgents.
The Casualty Record for Ten
Months.
washington. Nov. iO.-Aaj Gen. Arthur
Macarthur. commanding the army In tho
Philippines. ana military governor OF the
islands since May 6. 1900. has submitted
Ms report TO the War Department
A considerable portion OF the report re-
iates 60 events which took place previous
20 the date when he assumed command.
ard he publishes some OF the correspond
ence ana proclamatlons OF the F1lipinos.
Obtained before that time lie refers TO
the change OF AFuinaldo's plans IN aban-
doulnw his army organization ana starting
a guerilla warfare. The conditions OF the
country have afforded advantages for
such a policy. he says. as they have en-
sbled the insurgents to appear and dis
appear az their convenience. A. one time
they are soldiers and Immediately after
are within the American lines in the at
tt8de Of peaceful natives.
A widely scattered formation OF Fill
pinos quickly followed the guerilla war
fare. which led to corresponding dis
semnation OF American troops, there be-
ing hfty-three military stations on the
archipelago Nov !. ls99. and 4l3 stations
Sept. J. 1900 This resulted IN a large
number OF minor affairs. many OF which
did not assume the dignity OF a regular
combat though tho casualties between
the dates stated were 26s Americans kill
ed 80 wounded and IS captured; the Fill
iplno losses during tho same period be-
ing arr killed. eei wounded. and 2,s6i
captured.
Gen. Macarthur says the extensive dis
trihution Of troops has strained the sol-
diers OF The army 10 the fun limit OF en-
durance. He says the apparent desul-
tory work has demanded more OF disci-
pine and as much valor as was requir-
ed during tho period of regular operations
against concentrated field forces OF in
surreetionists.
Not Naturally Wnriike.
Gen. Macarthur speaks in the highest
terms of the service rendered by the troops
ssmid all labors and hardships.
1.-THE Fiipincs." says Gen. Macarthur,
Tare not wariike or ferocious people
LEFT to themselves a large number Of
them would gladly accept American su.
premscy which they are gradually com
ing to understand means individual liberty
and absolute security In their lives ana
property. They have been maddeued,
however. during the past Eve years by
rhetorical sophistry. and stimulants ap-
piled TO national pride. until power OF
discriminating Ia matters OF public con-
cern or private interest, has been almost
entirely suspended. As = substitute for
all other considerations. the people seem
20 be actuated by the idea that IN all
doubtful matters Of politics or war. men
are never nearer right than when going
with their own kith and kin regardless
Of consequences"
This condition. he says. has raised difi-
cIlues and Instructions in paclncatlon.
The effort 10 institute municipal gov
ernment under American auspices carried
the idea OF exclusive fidelity TO the United
States. but this met with difficulties
where Fihpinos were placed entirely IN
control, and secret municipal governments
we're organized Ia various towns under in
eurgent auspices &c proceed simultaneous
ly with the American government and
often through tho same personnel. Presl-
DENTS and toRn officials acted openly IN
behalf OF Americans and secretly IN be-
half OF the insurgents. "and paradoxical
as " may seem. with considerable appar-
ent solicitude for the interests OF both"
Towns Ala
wherever there IS a group OF insurgent
forces contiguous towns contribute 20
their support and render great assistance
IN secreting the soldiers and helping them
60 escape. The report says the success
of the guerilla system depends upon COM
pete unity OF action among the native
population. That there Is such unity II
frankly acknowledged. but how a. IS
brought about Gen. Macarthur says ne
IS unable TO ascertain. Intimidation ac-
counts for the condition to some extent,
but fear would not be successful as the
only motive. He adds:
II is more probable that the adhesive
prirciple comes from chronological homo
gently. WHICH induces men 10 respond for
time 70 the appeals OF consanguineous
leadership even when such action IS op-
posed 70 their own interest and convic-
Tons Of expcdiency."
lie says that this statement applies 90
me entire archipelago. excepting the por-
uon OF Mindanao occupied by Moros. and
The Jolo group. the Moros seem entirely
tatsHed with present conditions.
Gen. Macarthur quotes captured cor
respondence 10 show the effort Of the
insurgcnt leaders TO intmldate and con-
f1l the people. lie declares that the
glerlla bands could not exist except for
lhe support they received from the towns.
DO says that the education of the Fti-
r'nos VIII tend 20 secure their suhmis-
on and indicates that this will take
great deal Of time and patience and an
adequate force.
Many Encouraging Conditions.
ln closing his report Gen. Macarthur.
afer speaking OF tho establishment OF n
i'presentativc form OF government In the
auds, says:
U the light OF existing conditions u
N difficult 20 realize that there is any
o-sloilty OF such a future for the ISL
aNlf. especially 80 as al present. ana Tor
many years TO come. the necessity OF
ifse American military and naval force
TOO apparent 10 admit Of discussion. on
lNe other hand. however. there are many
encouraging conditions to sustain such
CONVECTION. For example in the Philip
lh"s there is no dynasty q de-
tioyi 40 organized system of fcudel
avs 10 eradicate. no principles lnconsist-
,Ni with Republicanism. which had solid
insinuotcd themselves into the national
..' 10 dispiace. no adverse aspects 81 ma
.Afe 70 overcome. on the contrary ma
N'fe which Ia exubeTant. balmy and gem
t'7as. has uourishcd into existence sew
lN millions OF sensitive and credulous
t"opie without allegiance 90 any existing
Athitutluua hftf animated certain iu-