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ish, so that our intercourse was difficult.
BY the distribution of some hard bread
and tobacco we restored much of their
confidence and finally got three of them
to go in the gig to show us where a
fresh water stream entered the bay. That
same afternoon several came aboard the
Nicksburg and we gave them some arti-
cleS of clothing, for which they seemed
very grateful. OF course, they all as
sured us there were no insurrectos about
and that they were all good and ami
goS.
I'VE obtained the services of one of
them as guide, and af.er one failure, ow-
ing to the low tide, succeeded in getting
into the river, and, landing at the river
end of a trail, reached Kasigurap after
a march of about one and half miles.
took with me about sixteen men, Ma
jor Brown. Captain Hodges, and Naval
Cadet Brcker
"Kasiguran consists of a stone church
with priests residence attached, both
somewhat dilapidated, and also about 100
houses built in the usual way with rec
tanguiar streets. The town was abso-
lutely deserted; but we found dogs, pigs
and chickens about the houses ana a
clock going and showing correct time. we
saw three men, all of whom lied at our
approach
Every known means was used by me
and also by our guide to attract some
one, but after an hours enort we re
turned to the boats and pulled back 10
the ship Confidence seemed to be spread
ing about the bay, as several strange ma
tiyes came aboard Fishing in the bay
has been resumed and l have no doubt
that with sufficient time the population
of Kasiguran could be induced to visit
us There seems to be no money used
here; everybody prefers barter, clothing
especially, in exchange for chickens and
other things. ] saw several extensive rice
fields and a few little patches of corn,
beans, and other vegetables. Every
shack seems to possess chickens and
many of the farms have pigs. AT Ka-
sic e=lX
field grazing.
"A small fresh water stream flows down
the hillside on the northeastern side OF
the bay. near the river. The water was
pronounced by the surgeon to contain
organic matter rendering it unfit for gen
eral drinking, but il is suitable for filling
the boilers By use of hose we took
aboard, from the sailing launch about
coo gallons in less than three days
Sunday, March "A, l made final ef-
fort to communicate with the interior ma
tives and went up the eastern river again,
accompanied by Major Brown and Lieu
tenant Glennsn. We succeeded in stop
ping one native at the bridge previously
mentioned and conversed with him, buy
ing a little fruit for which he took mon
ey. Several others fed at our approach
and the houses along the river were de-
serted.
Got under way at $3.50 p m. and
stopped off the expeditionary forces
landing place to look for some signs of
their presence. We saw only some signs
of fires, that could have been made by
anyone. At daylight Monday, March .,
we were off Palanan. as agreed upon.
Owing to the uncertainty of all geograph-
zeal positions along the northeast coast
Of Luzon, J examined strip OF perhaps
fifteen or twenty miles, so as to be sure
of Palanan Bay, intending to enter 1t
after dark.
Having located the bay satisfactorily
to myself, / steamed up toward the en-
trance to make the land off the river
mouth. When about ten miles from the
upper end of the bay at 1858 p. m. l
saw column of smoke where l believed
the river to be. / ordered full speed at
i:10 and steamed in. Later we had the
satisfaction to receive a wig-wag mes
sage saying We have him., and all doubts
were removed.
1--WE got ffty-five fathoms with the
Thompson sounding machine close to the
shoal water. so / did not anchor. but
kept the vessel in position head to the
sea, and at 2:3O p. m sent in the sailing
launch and two cutters under Lieutenant
Long, and the whaleboat under Naval
Cadet Bricker, going myself in the gig.
There was heavy surf beating on the
shore, but through the constant and per-
sistent efforts of the gig and whaleboat's
crews we succeeded in conveying the
whole party to the larger boats Each
whaleboat made five trips through the
surf without swamping, although nearly
filled each time with water, and carry
ing nine or ten passengers with arms,
baggage, etc. There were ninety-four
less wounded man on a stretcher.
Il cannot speak too highly of the exer-
tions and work Of these boats crews
Curing the whole Of this dangerous un-
dertalGing.
IN aaaitIon to Brigadier General Funs-
tons party Of ninety, there We're received
aboard Emilio Aguinaldo, Simeon villa,
Santiago Barcelona, Benjamin Ligero,
prisoners, making total of ninety-fOur.
I'VE hoisted boats and started for Ma
Mia at 5:i5 P. m. Passed Cape Engano at
6 a. m. Tuesday, March 26. and Cape
Bojeador at 1856 p m. the same day. En-
tered Manila Bay by the Boca Chca.
with all lights screened, until Caballo bore
abaft the beam, and anchored at 2:55 a
m, Thursday, March y. about five miles
to the northward of Manila
At a. m. General Funston. Lieutenant
Mitchell. and Emilio AgUinaldo left the
ship in the steam launch under the COM
mand of Lieutenant Glennon. Delivered
their prisoner to Major General MacAr-
thur.
'-Got under way at 1870 a M. after the
return of the steam launch, and held tar
get practice in the upper part of the bay.
After communicating with you / shall
proceed TO the anchorage off Manila. to
land the detachment.
'In closing this report I beg to refer
with the greatest satisfaction TO the ex-
cellent conduct and zeal displayed by the
officers and men. The conduct of the
ships company. urder all circumstances,
throughout somewhat trying time, has
been beyond praise; jealous aboard ship
anu 0'osf' ashore 'sEy IS. B. HeSBG0RRYy' BARRY.
Commander. y. S. N, Commanding
THE Comma nder-in-Chief, United States
Naval Force on Aslatic Station"
IEndorsement.l
Flagship Brooklyn,
"Cavite April l, 1901
"Subject-U. S. S. Vicksburg. Report of
movements of vessel
Respectfully forwarded for the infor-
nation of the Navy Department. Bureau
of Navigation.
This is an accurate account Of the
Ticksburg expedition with General Funs-
ton. resulting in the capture of Aguinaldo
but ii does not very clearly set forth the
excellence with which Commander Barry.
his officers, and crew successfully car
ried out a very difficult undertaking.
The army. through General MacAr-
thur, has testified its appreciation of the
Nicksburg's cooperation. The command
er-in-chief wishes to add that the whole
plan was carried out in a manner worthy
of great praise. and commends Com
mander Barry, his officers, and crew to
the favorable consideration Of the depart
ment. GEO. G. REME1.
Rear Admiral. u. S. n.
"Commander-in-C Chief U. S. Naval Force
on Asiatic Station"
MEMORIAL DAY MAILS.