Evening star., 1902-01-22

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now holds a MEDAL of honor for. Guantan-
amo. do not believe there is anything too
good Tor him. Corporal Robert Lakeye of
company fof swimming the river unarm-
ed in the presence of the enemy to secure
paneas. First Sergeant Grogan of Company
Is especially recommended by Captain
Porter for his great zeal and for constant
encoWagtng the men under the most
ADVERSE hnd hrytng circumstances Pri-
Fate Campbell is mentioned for his conspic-
uous work with the Colt gun under extreme
difheultE Fofd the river. column can only
say that they tried to be in, but couldn't
get there. tits my opinion, and in this I
am supported by the opinions Of all the Of
hcers, that tlsg presence of the boats in the
river maize itsbossible for the fanking col
umn to reach the camp and surprise the
enemy.
Laboraof Years Destroyed.
THE result of the work is that years
OF labor have been destroyed by U.S. We
have proved to them that their impregnable
places may be taken; we have swept away
stronghold held for the last rally.
AS soon as the men are in fit condition
to move, shall establish a camp and again
work up both sides of the river, striking
tFall that | know to exist, and which Will
Iead us out to the east coast, near Her
nam, First, however, l wish to work south
ward little, destroying all houses and
crops, and, If possible, get the rifles from
baiang1ga. This plan has been explained
70 the general, meeting with his approval.
The men are picking up fast and will be
ready In two or three days for more eX-
tended operations.
"A steam launch would be of great use
TO me In sending up stores to the working
column.
II hold twenty of the lantahkas or bam-
boo guns; the others were destroyed; forty
In all were captured, all loaded but one
Captain Porter Again Heard From.
The anxiety recently felt concerning the
whereabouts of Capt. David D. Porter of
the Marine Corps and thirty-five marines,
who have been absent in the interior of
Samar, has been relieved, according to a
dispatch from Manila, by the arrival on
the coast Of that island of Capt. Porter and
twenty-six members of his command. The
other nine marines are expected to reach
the coast soon. Capt. Porter and his party
had been in the interior for, two weeks
past, having started on an expedition pro-
V1ded with ratfons for five days. Their pro-
gress was delayed and they suffered great
hardships.
General Smiths Recommendations.
Gen. ]. H. Smith, commanding the bri-
gade, made the following Endorsement on
the report:
This operation was made under my d.
rection, as one Of other movements on the
north and west coasts of Samar with dis
escape Of the enemy, and the demonstra-
tion mentioned in latter part Of report Is
still part of my general plan of operation,
going on over the whole of Samar. Re-
ports of said operations will soon follow.
Maj. L.-W. T. Waller, United States
Marine Corps now brevet lieutenant and
colonel, has proven himself to be an officer
of exceptional merit and carries out my
wishes and instructions loyalty and gal
lantly. He deserves another brevet for his
services thus far, and l urge this recogni-
ton; also general order from division
commander congratulatng him and the
Marine Corps Of this command.
Il concur in his recommendations of fol-
lowing officers and men: For brevets Of
major, United States Marine Corps: Capt.
D. D. Porter, Capt: H. 1. Bearss. Highly
United States Marine Corps; First Lieut..
H. r. Lay, Second Lieut. A. c. Rogers
Breyet 9f one grade-Assistant Surgeon
J. NJ. Bolster United States navy. Certif-
cate of .merit-Gunnery Sergeant J. NJ.
Quick. Medal of honor-Corporal Robert
LaKaye, Company D, United States MARINE
Corps; Acting Corporal Harry Glenn, Com
pany II, united States Marine Corps High
Company F, United States Marine Corps;
Private Campbell
General Chafee's Indorsement.
General, Chaffee forwarded Major Wal
ler's report to the adjutant general of the
army, inviting especial attention to the
within report and the remarks Of the bri-
gade commander, He continued:
THE work Of the marines stationed in
southern. Samar has been gratifying and
they have accomplished much good In the
short time they have been there 1 recon-
mend such action be taken on this report
as may be deemed appropriate and proper
under the circumstances.
Secretary Root Expresses Qualification
In forwarding the papers to the Secretary
Of the Navy the Secretary Of War says:
I'm transmitting these papers avail my
self Of the opportunity to express the
qualification of this department for the
excellent work Of the marines stationed in
southern Samar, and to join with General
Smith In his recommendation for suitable
recognition of the services of Major wal
Ter and his command"