Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-03
ISLANDS QUIETINC DOWN
General Davis Sees Approaching End Of
Philippine Military Struggle
WIRES JOIN PRESIDENT TO WHITE HOUSE
Iowa Man Appointed TO Commission
Which VIII settle American
Claims Against Venezuelan
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WASHINGTON, April 2.-Msior General
Corbin made public today a report from
General Davis, commanding in the Philip
pines, on the situation in the Moro country.
He says.
The old pandita sees that the Americans
are not going to leave the lake. HIS, peo-
pie see the heavy wagons come and go;
he hears OF the road bIilding from lligan
and he has at last visited the camp and
acknowledged American supremacy On
the occasion OF Pershlng's visit to the
Gotta with a strong force. the flag was
hoisted and saluted by Moros In presence
Of this religious, leader, whose INFLUENCE
for a long time has been so potent as to
hold his followers in quasi hostility.
| feel much gratiied by the fruits borne
ned and a continuation Of this policy should
present only easy obstacles to be sur
mounted. Captain Pershing has been des-
people and will begin the enumeration in
two weeks.
/ nave felt no small interest in the so
luton of this problem. that the. Spanish
left unsolVed, and now feel confident that
when the time comes for me to be relieved
there will be no longer a military problem
respecting these wild and fanatical people.
wires keep Washington in Touch.
During his absence President Roosevelt
will be at all hours Of the day and night
in close touch with the White House. Tele-
graphic communication will be maintained
between the presidents party and Assist
ant Secretary Forester, who is in charge
at the White House where the routine
executive business is transacted.
Prior to leaving Washington President
Roosevelt disposed of practically all ques-
tions relating to appointments; but II the
necessity should arise he will make APP
pointments while enroute. They will be
announced at the White House. During the
tvro u~noko apA fuun doyc tho proeidapf will
spend in the Yellowstone Park Secretary
Loeb will be on the special train. which
will be sidetracked at Cinnabar, near the
entrance to the park. He will be in daily
communication with the president through
the telephone and telegraphic system in
the park or by courier. A direct wire be-
tween Cinnabar and the White House will
be constantly at his disposal. Ip the event
Of untoward incident or accident, the White
House will be notified instantly.
Venezuelan Negotiations Continue.
Sir Michael Herbert has received his
final Instructions as to the amendments
to be offered to the Venezuelan protocol
and is prepared to resume negotiations,
probably tomorrow. The nature of the
changes which the British government pro-
poses has not been stated.
Mr.. Bowen today signed with Senior
Oieda, the Spanish minister, the Venez-
uelan-Spanish protocol. Tit president of
Mexico, it is provided, shall select the UNI
pire in the case of the failure Of the
Caracas commission to agree.
William F. cambridge of Iowa, former
second secretary OF legation at Pekin, has
been selected as the representative of the
United States on the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
commission, which will meet at Caracas, to
adjust the claims of this country against
Venezuela. Mr.. cambridge was at Pekin
throughout the siege and rendered efficient
service there.