Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-05

Thinks Peace Is PrOEressinE-Gen.
COrbin's Opinion Similar.

Thinks Peace Is Progressing-Gen.
Corbin's Opinion Similar.
LONDON, August 5-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Times telegraphs at
length an interview he has had with Cen
eral Frederick D. Grant of the United
States army, who is now in Vienna on his
way from Russia, where he visited Prin-
cess Cantacuzene, his daughter.
General Grant takes hopeful view Of
the speedy pacification of the Philippines"
says the correspondent; although there
is no question in his opinion that the hu-
name principles now governing the conduct
of the military operations greatly increase
the difficulties of suppressing guerrilla war
fare.
He is convinced from political stand
point that severity Is not desirable, the
than compensated for by the better feeling
among the native population"
General Grant, according to the CORES
pendent, Is now going to Manila.
A dispatch from Manila, yesterday, says:
The towns of Calapan. Maujan and Pola,
the northeast coast OF the Island of
MfndOro, were occupied by a battalion of
the 18th Infantry and Macabebe scouts
after slight resistance. The insurgents
numbering $50. fled into the interior. Their
commander. Howard who is a deserter, is
hiding in the mountains and the Ameri-
cans are in pursuit.
turned to Manila after an eleven-day tour
of the islands, including a visit to the Sui
tan of Jolo, with whom he exchanged pres
ents says:
''The trip has considerably broadened my
views as well as affording me great pleas
ure personally. What 1 have seen should
be of considerable benefit to the govern
ment.
in my opinion, the changes now being
made in the Philippines could not be car
ried out by ADLER hands than those of
Governor Taft and General Chaffee. Both
have had wide experience. Both are men
of tact and ability. Their duties are en-
tirely separate, and yet in many ways CO.
operative. One could not very well go for
ward without the other. I am gratified to
observe the firm friendship established be-
tween them, and l am confident that under
their guidance the Philippines will get out
of trouble into peaceful waters"
The adjutant general left Manila for
Shanghai this afternoon.
The civil commission has chartered a
steamer for a trip among the northern
islands in the interest of the establish
ment of civil government. The journey will
be begun in about ten days
Congressman Shafroth of Colorado, who
has been closely investigating the uuest ION
of public lands In the Philippines, urges
the commission to take steps to establish
the homestead laws. allowing any person
doing work to the value of 500 on gov
eminent land to occupy a certain amount
of it. and, if possible. assisting in stocking
It, He also urges a similar ARRANGEMENT
with reference to mining claims.
The troubles between the Sultan of Jolo
and other native chiefs which has resulted
in some fighting and considerable loss Of
life, are being closely watched by the
military authorities, who are ready to in
terfere should occasion demand.
The civil administration of Manila under
the new charter will probably go into effect
next Tuesday, when most of the appoint-
ments will be made.