The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-04-03
WAR READY TO COLLAPSE.
Little is Left of the Insurrection
in the Philippine Islands.
LIKE HOUSE OF CARDS.
President Mckinley and Secretary
Root Send Messages of Congratu-
lation to Gen. Macarthur.

Washington, D. c., March 3O.--The
war department today made public
portion Of the cablegram sent yesterday
to Gen. Macarthur, conveying the APP
probation of the President and secretary
Of war of Gen. Funston's capture of
Aguinaldo. 1t is as follows:
Washington, d. c., March 29.-MacArthur.
Manila: The President directs me to ex-
press his high appreciation of the gallant
and men of the army and navy engaged
with him in the Palanan expedition. The
secretary Of war personally joins In this
expression. CORBlN.
The Disposition of A2uina1do.
There is excellent reason for the be-
lief that the portion Of Gen. Corbins
message not made public relates to the
case of Aguinaldo the question Of whose
deportation is now source of some per-
pleXity to the administration. Al
though it is. more than probable that
Gen. Macarthur is asked for an express
sion of his judgment as to the best course
to pursue with regard to his prisoner, it
is barely possible that the message con-
tains definite instructions on that point
Falling to Pieces.
Manila, March 30.-Like a house built
of cards the rebellion is rapidly falling to
PASSSS. AhC AACSl ILApUIldul SURRENDER
resulting from the capture of Aguinaldo
is that of Gen. Geronimo, the insurgent
leader in the province OF Morong, Lu-
ION. With six officers and forty-six men
Geronimo gave himself up to Col. J. NH
ton Thompson Of the FOrtyssecond regl-
ment at San NEateo.
foraa he is sq noend OF tt the eae Eno
Geronimo. "Aguinaldo's capture means
the end of our struggle. We have no
hope of winning and submission is the
only way out"
Scarcely had Geronimo given up when
the news was received at headquarters of
the surrender of Gems Alikpali and Ruiz
at Mamburao. Gen. Ruiz is a brother Of
Agulnaldo'S commissioner recently sent
abroad.
Fulton Quits the Fight.
Gen. Fulton, another insurgent general,
on learning Of the capture of Aguinaldo
surrendered his command and 2O6 guns
to Lieut.. Col. ". s. Scott of the Twenty
fourth regiment.
AS the news of Aguinaldo's capture
spreads through the archipelago the in
surgents are. becoming disheartened
hence the marked increase in the number
of Individual surrenders. Gen. Cables.
who is practically outlawed ON account Of
his atrocious crimes, sent an emissary to
Gen. Bates, who answered that he must
surrender Internationally and stand trial.
The former insurgent officers and the
Macabebe scouts who took part in the
capture Of Aguinaldo will probably re-
ceive a monetary reward The amount
has not been specified. 1t has also been
recommended that every man participat-
ing in the capture of AgHnaldo receive
a special medal.
The wife and mother of Aguinaldo,
who have been living at Binacayan, near
Old Cavite, have been granted permits
sion to visit him.
Condemned to Death.
The Spaniard. Lorenzo Prieto, who
was charged with assisting the insur-
gents by furnishing information to the
insurgent general, Cables, in exchange
for trading privileges, was tried by mil
fenced to death. Gen. Macarthur COM
muted the sentence to Imprisonment for
ten years.
Prieto was the agent Of the firm Of
Mendezona d Co., and to a certain ex-
tent was associated with D. A. Carman,
the American contractor, also charged
with aiding the Filipino insurgents.
Funston Brigadier.
Washington, D. c., March 3O.-The
making him brigadier in the regular
army. This was practically decided up
on at the cabinet meeting where the cap
ture of Aguinaldo was discussed for two
hours. A careful examination will be
made to determine the methods of war
advocated by the insurgent chief before
decision will be reached disposing OF
him. 1t is to be ascertained from the
records and papers now in possession Of
Gen. Macarthur whether his bloodthirs-
ty policy at the outbreak of hostitilities
has been followed. He advocated a gen.
eral massacre Of residents Of Manila
then, and if he has since been guilty of
savage practices he will be punished If
he has not he will be leniently dealt
with. He may, after consultation with
his old leaders, decide that further re
sistant is hopeless, and heartily join in
restoring peace. He may yet become a
useful Filipino.