The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-11
outlook GOOD FOR PEACE
Conditions in the Philippines Show
Decided Improvement in the
Last Few Months.
GRIP OF THE INSURGENTS IS BROKEN
Move by American TrOOps-PrOg-
ress Made on Educational Lines
COmmi ssiOn Completes General
Municipal Government Bill.

Comm ssiOn Completes General
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 part
of the island has been the revolution
airy center since the election in the
United States, but the troops there,
aided by 1900 reenforcements, are
rapidly quieting that part of the is
land. Even the Ladrones, who are
meeting with no support, are surren-
dering or combining their operations
to isolated districts.
Cities Are Quiet.
The chief cities of the Island of
Panay are quiet, though the residents
are secretly supporting the insur-
gents in the interior. The severe pol
icy inaugurated by Gen. Hughes of
arresting conspiring or suspected in
fluential inhabitants and confiscating
their goods has broken the insurgent
grip.
The other islands of the Visayan
group show improvement. Civil gov
eminent is being established and
schools are being opened.
Troops Are Active.
There is unprecedented activity
everywhere among the AT American
posts. Scouting parties and small ex-
petitions are striking rapidly day and
night. The insurgents are kept con-
stantly on the move and they seldom
have the opportunity of resting twice
in the same place.
Heavy Insurgent Losses.
During the last six days of tremen-
dous activity 107 rebels have been
killed and 21O captured, including sew
en- officers. One hundred and twenty
rifles were captured.
Undoubtedly the bottom of the in
surrection is dropping out, but an
early reduction of the army would be
fatal. For a long time disturbances
are inevitable.
The department of education re-
ports splendid progress. Larger
buildings are needed. The attend
ance has increased 35 per cent. since
September.
Rule for Cities.
The Philippine commission has COM
pleted the preparation of a general
municipal government bill. The pro-
visions, in many respects, are similar
to Gen. MacArthur's order establish
ing municipal governments and au-
thorizing elections; but they are
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 sedula
Tor head tax. A feature new to the
Philippines is that the revenue from
land taxes is to be expended where it
is collected. The manner. of holding
elections and the duties of officers are
prescribed.
New Years at Manila.
Manila. Jan. New Years day was
ushered in here with the booming of
cannon and the playing of American
national airs by the bands. Gen. Mac
Arthur's morning reception was a
brilliant success. The palace had been
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion, and 5000 persons of all nation
alities entered the grounds to pay
their respects to the American COM
mander. Many Filipinos called and
mingled with the people of other
countries and enjoyed the general
feeling of good fellowship.
Many FfIipinos Surrender.
Manila, Jan. 4.-Gen. Funston reports
that Gen. Sandico, the rebel leader,
is hiding near Victoria. He is trying
to reach Manila. His entire follow
ing has dispersed, and his men are
individually surrendering. The better
classes are extending their friendship
and cooperation to the Americans.
Small encounters and the surrender
of rebels are reported from every
where.
Fflipinos Captured.
Washington. Jan. 5.-The following
partment Friday afternoon from Ad-
miral Remey:
Manila, Jan. 4.-Bureau Navigation,
Washington: An attack on the morning
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
48 private insurrectos and four adrones.
(Signed) 'REMEY."
Welcome the Century.
Washington, Jan. 1.-The opening
of the twentieth century was well