Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-10
OUTLOOK GOOD FOR PEACE
Conditions in the Philippines Show
Decided Improvement in the
Last Few Months.
GRIP Of THE INSURGENTS IS BROKEN.
They Are Kept Constantly ON the
ress Made on Educational Lines
COmmiS sion Completes General
Municipal Government Bill.

Municipal Government Bill.
Manila, Jan. 2.-The new year finds
the Philippines approaching peace
Central Luzon is practically subdued
the roads are open. and the inhabit
ants prosperous. The Northern par
of the island has been the revolution
airy center since the election in the
United States. but the troops there
rapidly quieting that part of the is
land. Even the Ladrones. who art
meeting with no support, are surren
dering or combining their operation.
to isolated districts.
Cities Are Quiet.
The chief cities of the Island O
Panay are quiet, though the residents
are secretly supporting the insur
gents in the interior. The severe pol
icy inaugurated by Gen. Hughes o
arresting conspiring or suspected in
f1uential inhabitants and confiscatins
their goods has broken the insurgen
grip.
The other islands of the Visaya,
group show improvement. Civil gov
eminent is being established ant
schools are being opened.
Troops Are Active.
There is unprecedented activit,
everywhere among the AT American
posts. Scouting parties and small ex
petitions are striking rapidly day ant
night. The insurgents are kept con
stantly on the move and they seldom
have the opportunity of resting twice
in the same place.
Heavy Insursent Loa&es.
During the last six days of tremen
dous activity LOT rebels have beer
killed and 2lO captured, including sew
Ell officers. One hundred and twent,
rifles We're captured.
Undoubtedly the bottom of the in
surrection is dropping out, but al
early reduction of the army would b.
fatal. For long time disturbance
are inevitable.
The department of education re
ports splendid progress. Large
buildings are needed. The attend
ance has increased 35 per cent. sine
September.
Rule for Cities.
The Philippine commission has com
pleted the preparation of a genera
municipal government bill. The pro
visions, in many respects, are simila
to Gen. MacArthur's order establish
ing municipal governments and au
thorizing elections; but they ar
much more elaborate. covering all de
tails. The most important new feat
ure is the establishment of land tax
alton and doing away with the sedul:
Tor head taxi. A feature new to tn
Philippines is that the revenue from
land taxes is to be expended where i
is collected. The manner of holdin.
elections and the duties of officers ar,
prescribed
New Years at Manila.
Manila. Jan. New Years day wa
ushered in here with the booming o
cannon and the playing of American
national airs by the bands. Gen. Mac
Arthur's morning reception was
brilliant success. The palace had bee1
beautifully decorated for the occa
sion, and 5000 persons of all nation
alities entered the grounds to pa,
their respects to the American com
mander. Many Filipinos called ant
mingled with the people of othe
countries and enjoyed the genera
feeling of good fellowship.
Many Filipinos Surrender.
Manila, Jan. 4.-Gen. Funston report
that Gen. Sandco, the rebel leader
is hiding near Victoria. He is trying
to reach Manila. His entire follow
ing has dispersed. and his men ar,
individually surrendering. The bette
classes are extending their Friendship
and cooperation to the Americans
Small encounters and the surrende
of rebels are reported from every
where.
Filipinos Captured.
Washington. Jan. 5.-The followin!
dispatch was received at the navy de
partment Friday afternoon from Ad
miral Remey:
Manila. Jan. bureau Navigation
Washington: An attack on the mornin,
of the Sd by the Fourth infantry. ma
rines and navy at Cavite Viejo resulted
in the capture of one lieutenant colonel
two majors, five captains. one lieutenant
As private insurrectos and four adrones.
(Signed) "REMEY."
Welcome the Century.