Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
FROM PHILIPPINES.
CAsrILLEJos, ZAMSALzs, P. L,
March II. 1901


The good work Of receiving all In
surgeRt ordinance and the orEanizs-
ton Of civil governments continues,
1t is reported that Capt. 81. A. Leon
hae user commander of the regiment
during the Colonel's absence has sur
rounded AguiDAldo and his suite in the
mountains between Santa Cruz aud Ds-
sol with companies of the 25th Infan-
try made uP from the regiment at
large and the Ilocano scouts under
Lieut.. Corner it is reported on good
authority.
Twelve Remington rifles we're sur
rendered mere on the 10th instant in
serviceable oonditieu.
The Manila American reports that
during an engagement in Cebu one Of
Hcer and thirtpen men were killed
Fights are few and far between. The
fateful Subig pass and the BLOODY road
from Supig to this station is being rap
idly put in passsble shape by Lieut..
Brooks and detachment OF the enri.
neer corps. It now resembles nice
county turnpike.
Since my last letter civil govern.
ments have LeeB established in three
provinces; VIZ: Bataad, Tansbss and
PsmpangH with army officers and one
enlisted man II as far, as Go, ernors
and other civil dienstaries- The ma.
tives apparently appreciate it very
much.
The latest offered those who sur
rendered their arms is $50 0G Mexican,
parole and the release of any friend
the surreDderiRg party may pick from
the prisoners, not otherwise held than
prisoners of war.
The tatholie frisrs have brought
suit against the boiling native from
their faith 10 recover the church prop
erty the latter uses, which they claim
is theirs. The suit has not been con.
cluded as yst Messrs, Har,igsn and
Marple, former army ofncers are rep
resenting the plaintiff.
During one day Of last week more
than 300 rifles were surrender or
esptured.
TIE Carman case has developed sey-
ersl prominent persons engaged in the
same practices. Now comes the
French consul who went on q furlosgh
q short time ago and found it necesss-
~ TO extend his leave, owiRg to the
discovery OF his game by the Ameri-
cans. Oarman has bean admitted to
$40 ,OOo bail owing to his health.
Manila New Americanl
Bids have been opened for the ex-
tensIve Improvement OF Manila har-
6or. Captain Biddle, engineer corps.
gives notice that bids will received un
Gil August l, 1901.
Considerable Improvements il made
at Olangapoo, the Subig Bay naval sta.
ton. 4 military station has been es-
tAblished there and so far Is eontains
many wrong doers.
The volunteers are fast returning
home. A battalion OF the sth Artills-
~ relieved the S2d Infantry in Bataan
province and the Transport Sheridan
arrived on the 18th instant with new
regiments for relief purposes.
The Spsoner bill has put g damper
On all proposed industries. A capital
ist who was here to represent q strict
railway syndicate has declared all eff
forts OF to secure control of the Manila
trainway. The miners and timber
men have all given up hope. Con.
tracts which the government let for
lum Der had TO be rescinded, and It is
said trade is at o standstill.
Manils has become q great port,
showing registries OF vessels Of ali ma
tions, and the customs receipts are
rapidly increasing.
4hO 10 consider
able trouble with the launches OF the
Quartsrmaster's departments, owing to
the unskillea management of the
launch musters. Every day some
launch is reported in distress.
Manila New American.
The natives are still sticking to the
NJ. E Church and more are i9ining.
Indications predict q complete paci.
ticAtlOn during the wear
General TriAs is reported to have
with 1l9 rifies.
Over 10000 natives took the oath of
allegiance IN the province of Illocos
Norte, during last week. The oath
was administered by the parlsh priest
in the presence Of the army officers,
This fact will 60 long way towards
causing them to keep it, as they all
have faith in the priests.
The Y. NJ. O. A. here is IN . flourish.
ing condition and its seni-weekly lit
orAry Entertainments are appreciated.
Rev. Wins will deliver a sermon to.
night
RIENzt B. LEMUs.