The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-05
PACIFICATION4 SLOW
MAC ARTHUR LETS THE CAT Ctr
oF THE BAG.
DEPORTATION OF MABINI.
SECRETARY ROOT EXPLAINS CASE
TO THE SENATE.

Gen. MacArthur's correspondence
shows That Things Arc Not as The
Administration HAS represented
Them 10 tse in the PhiIippineS-A
More Rigid Policy Initiatcd-MR-
hin - Most Active NgItator aud His
Deportation Absolutely Essential.
Washington, Feb. 4.--Secretary Root has
made answer to the Senate resolution
calling for statement as to why the
Filipino leader, a. Mabni. has been de-
ported to Guam.
The Secretary says Mabini. while
prisoner of war was found to be main
tanning correspondence with insurgents
engaged in armed resistance to the au-
thority of the United States and his place
of confinement has been changed from
Manila to the island of Guam
Among the papers submitted is a tele-
gram from Cen Macarthur. dated Dee.
81, 1892 which reports the capture by
scouts on Dec. II Of Mabni. whom Mac
Arthur describes as "Mabini, ablest Of in
surgents, founder of late governments"
Another is as follows
Dec. 25, 1900 Manila. .-Adjutant General,
Washington: Expectations based on re-
suit of election have not been realized.
Progress of pacidcation apparent to me-
but still very slow. Condition very in
flexible and likely to become chronic.
have, therefore initiated "A more rigid
policy by issue of proclamation enioining
precise observance of laws of war, with
special reference to sending supplies aud
information to enemy in field, from towns
occupied by our troops and also warning
leaders that intimidation of natives by
kidnapping or assassination. must, sooner
or later. lead to their trial for felonious
crimes, unless they become fugitive Grim
inals beyond the jurisdiction of the United
States. which latter course would
mean lifelong eXpatriation. Proclamation
well received, but country eXpectant ana
awaiting practical application thereof.
Am considering expediency of closing
ports of both Camarines. Albay Samar
and Leyte. Would like to emphasize new
policy by deporting to Guam at early
date a few prominent leaders now in
my hands. Request authority according
ly. Pro-American natives Manila with
Chief Justice at the head, have organized
party Field movements outlined in my
message of oct. Z6 will probably BE-
somewhat interrupted by early return OF
volunteers. 1t is difficult 10 convice peo-
pie, especially natives. that any of the
volunteers will be replaced Early infor-
nation of purpose of department In re-
gard to army legislation and the prospect
of the passage of an army bill would
greatly strengthen my administration
here. Macarthur
On Dec. 26 last. Gen. Corbin cabled Mac
Arthur authority to deport insurgent
leaders to Guam. to be delivered to the
naval officer in command. An Incidental
statement is that Secretary Root does-not
approve of closing ports in Camarines
Albay, Samar and Leyte
On the same date Secretary Roof ask
ed Secretary Long to instruct the naval
Commandment at Guam 10 receive the
prisoners.
He says: Substantially, the same plan
as recommended by Gen. Macarthur has
been discussed by us, and our conclusions
are approved by the President"
The necessary orders were given and
the Rosecrans sailed Jan. IS for Guam
with 81 deported insurgents
On Jan. 26, in reply to the Senate reso-
luton eabled:
"Mabini deported. most active agi-
tator. persistently and defiantly refusing
amnesty and maintaining correspondence
with insurgents in the field while living in
Manila. Luzon, under the protection of
the United States; also for offensive state
ment in regard to recent proclamation
enforcing laws of war. His deportation
absolutely essential. Macarthur"
The Secretary enclosed the regulation
Of the army of Jan. 49, 1892, including
articles ~, 80 and 80, defining as prisoners
of war, and among them amy civil Off
Ger whose services are Of importance TO
the enemy" and declaring them Subject
to sIIch confinement or restraint as may
be deemed necessary" "