The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-02-22

Manila Feb 1S--Eighty men OF the
Fifth United States infantry and
detachment Of scouts surprised the
insurgent leaders Villamor and Ale
jandris near Paperia- ViIlamOr was
wounded
There has been further incriminat-
ing Developments In the charges
against DR.. Carman, the American
contractor, who, with his partner,
TheOdorio Carranza, a Spanish mer-
chant, was arrested February 8,
charged with furnishing supplies to
aid the insurgents. Proof has been
secured of his dealings with the reb-
els, showing that he supplied them
with uniforms, provisions, money and
some arms. The investigation viii be
continued.
AIacArthur's Brilliant Reception.
Manila, Feb. 2O.-Gen. MacArthur's
reception at Malacanan exceeded any
thing in the Spanish regime. The
palace was beautifully decorated and
brilliantly Illuminated. Thousands of
persons attended from the army, navy,
official, consular, clerical business and
social circles, American and foreign
The Filipino population was well rep
resented. Gen. Barry was master of
ceremonies. Gen. Macarthur and the
ladies of the United States commits
sion received guests. The reception
lasted till II o'clock. There was dane
ing afterward. The affair was thor
oughly enjoyable and the Fihpinos
were especially pleased at being &C
corded a privilege never before afford
ed them. Gen. MacArthur's tact and
courtesy were greatly appreciated.
Three Hours Fight with TinO's Men.
Manila, Feb. 17.-COL Marcus D. Gro
min and so men of the Thirty-third
regiment have routed 100 insurgents
at CandOn, south Ilocos. Capt. Green,
with 50 men, met force of the enemy
at Santa Maria. The insurgents, who
were commanded by TinO, had two
cannon, and were strongly intrenched
behind stone walls on a steep noun
tain side. There was hard fighting for
three hours. When their ammunition
was exhausted the Americans retired
doned his position and retreated
southwark.
Life Sentence for Rebel.
Washington, Feb. 17.-According to
mail advices from the Philippines,
Capt. Novice, the insurgent officer
who commanded the band which cap
tured Lient. Gilmore and party and
held them captive for many months,
has been sentenced to Imprisonment
at hard labor for life, on the charge
of having permitted one Of Gilmore's
party to be buried alive. The victim
was a sailor named Mcdonald, who
was a burden to the FilipinOs be
cause of his wounds.
Ross "CaIIed" to Hong Kong.
Manila, Feb. 2O.-The officials Of the
branch of the Hong Kong bank here
have announced that Ross, the Eng
lishman in their employ who wrote
a letter published In an Australian
paper criticising the Philippine com
mission, American officers and Ameri-
can policy In general, has been or
dered to proceed to Hong Kong. The
British community here is well
pleased that the man has been sent
away.
Took ExiIes to Guam.
Manila, Feb. 2O-The United States
transport ROsecrans has returned
here from the island Of Guam after
landing there the Filipino prisoners
who have been transported to that
place. The prisoners were landed jan
uary u. They occupy an excellent
prison site, four miles from Agana-
The prison is called the preside. 1t
is situated on an ascent and strict
discipline is maintained.
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