New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-01
PEACE IN PHILIPPINES
Favorable Outlook for Its Continu-
ance-General AIIen's Report.
tFsoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

has the outlook for the future been favorable.
according to the annual report Of Brigadier Cen
eral H. T. Allen. just received by the War De-
partment.
General Allen calls attention to the specially
valuable aid rendered at all times by the Gov
errors Of the provinces Of Bulacan. RIAL La
guna and Panlpanga, ana, Furthermore states
that it is his candid opinion that every provin-
cial Governor Of the archipelago is earnestly and
sincerely working in behalf OF the duly consti-
tuted government of the islands.
with the exception of Surigao and Misamis
(Moro provinces in Mndanao), order has been
maintained in the entire archipelago by the con-
stabulary and scouts
To quote from the report. General Allen says:
81 hardly deem it necessary to speak OF the ex
pediency, economy and necessity of maintaining
native troops. In former days there were able
officers who opposed doubted the policy or
srming Filipinos but tie proved loyalty 10 the
authorities furnishing food, shelter and cloth
ing. the paucity OF desertions the economy or
maintenance, the direct education Of the men
and it's general influence upon the people, and
the special fitness of the Filipino for the work
required of soldiers in the Philippines, have
answered their objections
The Filipinos like all other people, will fight
when properly paid, fed and disciplined. but
above all when properly led. This Is the keynote
to an entirely successful use of Filipnos SOL
diers Il is therefore OF the utmost Importance
that high grade officers. thoroughly courageous,
upright sober, intelligent and energetic, be
placed over them.
AMERICAN TROOPS STILL NEEDED.
without taking into consideration the stra-
tegic Importance of the Philippines as military
supply depot, where troops and war material
s,f. riad iC
thought that for some time to come the Ameri-
can troops should not be further reduced.
After extensive warfare, however humanely con-
Quoted, several years must elapse before there is
mental pacifcation, and during this period OF
adjustment to conditions It is unwise to
ignore the great moral effect of a strong armed
force At present there are in round numbers
$1,000 American troops occupying seventy posts
The firm stand taken by the government
toward criminals who pose as patriots, the con-
sistent work of the courts, the field service of
the constabulary and scouts and the vigilance OF
the division of information have been effective
in reducing vicious elements and in encouraging
loyal ones interested in the prosperity and gen.
eral welfare of the Philippines. This work
tinues undated. and it may be truly said that
since American occupation peace conditions
have never been real at present nor has
the outlook for the future been so favorable.
General Allen pays high tribute TO the Philip
pine scouts and constabulary, which, he says,
mutually support and aid each other In their
diversified duties. Twenty-Five companies OF
scouts have been turned over to the Civil Cow
ernor for duty under the chief OF the constabu-
larry. General Allen remarks that II is some
thing of an anomaly for the scouts TO be util-
ized by the constabulary. but adds: II wish
10 emphasize the fact that the cooperation OF
all concerned has been so full and complete
that there has scarcely been suspicion Of fric-
ton
The general remarks that the military occupa-
ton Of the islands resulted in the erection Of
some eight thousand miles OF telegraph and
telephone wires, handling over seven thousand
kilograms a day. The withdrawal OF the military
made it necessary to establish the telegraph d.
vision Of the onstabulary. Schools have been
opened for the purpose Of training native opera
tors, and already eighteen graduates are at
work. The Tocano makes the best operator
He learns English rapidly and he is usually
willing TO accept employment In any part Of the
archipelago. During the year cables, laid with
insular funds, have been put down by the signal
corps cable ship Burnside from Boac Marin
duque. to Masbate. by way Of Romblon, and
from San Jose. Panay, to Cuyo.
DISTURBANCES OF THE YEAR.
The report continues:
The district chiefs. in setting forth the special
events of the year. have shown that the dis
turbances which are the aftermath OF a long
period of warfare have been aggravated by
plaques affecting and beast 1t is also
evident, from the ease in which many people
Of the mountains ana in remote localities can
be deceived by skilful intriguers We must be
prepared to meet frequent local disturbances for
some time TO come.
The last year has witnessed the eXteTmina-
ton of bands led by Rios In Tayabas and La
guna san Miguel in Bulacan and Rial, Modesto
Joaquin in Pampanga, Roman Manaiang IN
Zambales and Pangasinan, Protaclo tIores IN
Pangasinan. Timoteo Pasay and the Feltz broth
ers in Rial, Dalmacio and Rufo In western
Negroes, Flores in Misamis AnuSar in Samar,
Conception in Surigao, Colache in Sorsogon' En-
carnacion in Tayabas, and numerous others or
lesser note.
The following "Popes" have been captured:
Rios of Tayabas Faustina Ablena of Samar,
and Fernandez of Laguna- Margarlta fulho
and Catalina Furiscal, two women VINO posed as
saints" and who were interested in the dis
tribution of "anting-antings,'' were also capt
ured- There still remain Papa lslo in the
mountain Businesses of Negroes and king APO
in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija.
Rios represented himself to be inspired
prophet, and found little difficulty in working
on the superstitions of the credulous Inhabitants
of barrios distant from centres of population
He organized exterior municipal govern
ment' (for revenue only. with elaborate
equipment of officials. He promoted himself and
his followers in rapid succession, until ne had
with him captain general. lieutenant
general, twenty-five major generals, fifty briga-
der generals and host of officers OF lower
grade. In appreciation of his abilities, he
appointed himself "generalissirno' and viceroy.
and stated his intention Of having himself
crowned King OF the Philippines. Titles
earthly not proving sufficient. he announced
himself as the Son of Cod and dispensed
"anting- antngs.' which were guaranteed to
make the wearer invulnerable to attack.
II Is a curious fact that among the various
religious sects found in the archipelago there
Is an invariable effort and desire on their part
TO become possessed OF arms to reinforce the
propaganda of their creeds. In the category or