The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-04

Secretary Root today sent to the Senate
a reply to Senator Pet5:grew's resolution
enquiTing into the deportation from Ma
Mia to Guam Of Mabini an insurgent lead
er. Secretary Root says in reply:
"A Mabini. the person referred to. is a
prisoner of war. captured by the military
forces Of the United States OF the 10th day
of December. 1879 While such prisoner,
he was found to be maintaining CORES
pondence with insurgents engaged in arm
ed resistance to the authority Of the United
States. and his place OF confinement has
been. during the past month Of January,
changed from Manila to the Island OF
Guam
4 enclose herewith two papers on file
in relation TO the matter. together with
copy OF the regulations governing the ar
mics Of The United States under which the
action in this case has been taken
Contained in the correspondence is a ca
bIegram dated December Is, 1889 from
General OTIS TO the War Department re-
porting that General Macarthur, at Bay
anbang. held as prisoner Of war, '.Mabini,
ablest Of insurgents. founder of late gov
eminent
The next despatch is one which came TO
the Var Department in cipher from Gen
eral Macarthur, dated December %, 1900
Its tone was far from encouraging Gen
eral Macarthur said. Expectations,
based on result Of election. have not been
realized. Progress Of pacifca1iOn appa-
rent 10 me, but still very slow. Condition
very in1exible and likely TO become chron-
ic. l have, therefore. initiated a more
rigid policy by Issue OF proclamation en-
joining precise observance of laws OF war
with special reference 10 sending supplies
and information to enemy in field, from
towns occupied by our troops and also
warning leaders that Intimidation OF ma
tives. by kidnapping or assassination. must
sooner or later lead TO their trial fer fe-
lonious crimes. unless they become fugi-
tive criminals beyond the Jurisdiction of
the United States. which latter course
would mean lifelong eXpaJTiation- PT0cla-
nation We'll received by country expectant
and awaiting practical application there
OF. An considering eXpediency Of closing
ports OF both CamariEes. Abbey, Samar
and Leyte- Would like to emphasize new
police BY deporJing 10 Guam at early date
few prominent leaders now IN my hands.
Request authority accordingly Pro-Amer-
lean natives, Manila, with chief justice a.
The head have organized party which ap-
parenJly mas some elements of cohesion
and usefulness. Field movements out
lined IN NY message of October 26 will
probably be somewhat interrupted by ear
y return of volunteers. It is difficult TO
convince people, especially natives, that
any Of The volunteers viii be replaced.
Early information of purpose of depart
ment in regard TO army legislation and
the prospect Of the passage OF an army
bill would greatly strengthen my adminis-
trRtion here.
After a conference with the President
Secretary Root wrote the Secretary of the
Navy telling IN substance of General Mac
Arthur's request for authority 10 deport
lnsurgent leaders he added
Substantially the same plan as recon-
mended by General MacAr; hur has been
discussed by the United States. and cur
conclusions approved By the President.
It Is now requested that definite instruc-
tions be issued by you TO the naval Off
Ger IN command OF the Island Of Guam to
receive and care for such prisoners as
may be sent TO the island by the COM
nanding general division Of the Philip
pines
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy Hackett
cabled The necessary order 10 Admiral
Remey ard the prisoners were deported.
In later despatch explaining the depor-
tation Of Habini, General Macarthur said
'Mabini depOrted, a most active agita-
Tor peE5lSLentIy ana QeEaDtly refusing
amnesty. and maintaining correspondence
with Insurgents il the field while living in
Manila, LuZon under protection of the
United States; also for offensive state
ment il regard to recent proclamation en-
forcing laws Of war His deportation alb
soIuJely essential"
Secretary Root also transmitted the fol-
lowing definition OF prisoners Of war, as
published in the Army Regulations:
a prisoner Of war IS person who. by
capture or surrender, falls into the hands
of the enemy.
The following persons. or classes OF
persons, are subject 10 capture and de5eu-
the enemy Of every grade, to whatever
individuals who take part n a rising en-
uasse IN hostile territory ali persons at
tached TO an army who contribute 10 its
efficiency. and promote directly the object
OF the war the sovereign. or chief execu-
tive Of q hostile state; members Of his
family: the chief officers Of the Govern
Enent: IT'S diplomatic agents and in general
any civil officer whose services are Of i'm
porJance 10 the enemy. OF whose detention
would be preiudicIaI TO his military opeT-
atious- citizens VINO are authorized 10 &C
company an army for any purpose, as sui
lers traders, or correspondents Of news
papers.
Prisoners CT war are subject to such
confinement or restraint as may be deem
ed necessary, but they are 70 De subjected
20 30 other intentional suffering CT iadig-
rity- The confinement OF q prisoner may
Be varied during has captivity, according
"a nc demands ~ safety