The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-26

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Manila, March Ex-Governor Curry
of Samar, who had been reported killed
by treacherous Pulajanes, is alive and
we'll. e
A dispatch received from Captain
Jones of the constabulary at Magtaon
| says on March % Governor Curry,
Judge Lobinger and Superin tendent Of
Schools Hoover arrived there and
camped over night near the Pulajanes.
The presence Of the officials was made
known to the rebellious natives and
their leader announced that he would
surrender the next day: AS a result of
this promise the Americans returned to
the town Of Magtaon, accompanied by
Colonel Aguiar, a Pulajane chief.
The next day, Saturday morning, four
chiefs of the Pulajanes, with more
than 100 men and fourteen guns, ap-
speared at Magtaon and lined up in
front Of the constabulary barracks. Be-
! tween the barracks and the Pulaianes
stood the group of American officials.
Pulajanes' Treachery.
| One of the chiefs expressed a wish
that his party be photographed in the
act of surrendering, and superintendent
Hoover was adjusting his camera when
the Pulajanes' leader blew a whistle
and gave an order to advance. The en-
tire party Of natives thereupon rushed
upon the American officials, who
to the opposite bank.
When the treachery of the natives
was apparent, the constabulary imme-
diately opened fire. and a. fierce fight
ensued, In which the constabulary
gained decisive victory. The Pula-
james were chased to the mountains.
but the pursuers lost more guns than
they captured.
Curry Rescued.
The American officials were later
found with the exception Of Governor
Curry. Three hundred constabulary at
once took the trail to search for the
! governor.
General Buchanan, commanding the
department of Viscayas, has left for
Catbalogan, the capital of the island
of Samar, to lend the aid of the fed
eral governmentSSj the insular authori-
ties If desirable. Small detachments
of federal troops are now assisting the
constabulary in the pursuit Of the fu-
gitive Pulajanes.
The insular government has not yet
requested federal aid.
|
constabulary 500 Krag- Jorgensen rifles
to supplant the single-shot Springfelds
they have been using.
Governor Curry Reports.
Governor Curry, in report to the
government on the engagement at Mag
taon, says:
"Had hard fight, in which Captain
Jones Of the constabulary lost half of
his command, gaining a magnificent
victory in the face of overwhelming
truce, and while promising to surren-
der, Immediately opened fire, charging
the constabulary.
"'The leader of the Pulajanes or
dered his men to first wipe out the
constabulary and then to capture my
self and the other Americans
II have requested q company of
federal troops Immediately and later
on when joined by this additional force
will prepare to wage war of exter
mination against the fugitives which is
/ the only alternative.
determination Necessary.
"The constabulary did splendidly,
tho their inferior firearms, which were
minus bayonets, placed them at dis
advantage. With the assistance of the
federal troops we will be able to ex
terminate the fugitives, who are now
in the mountains and will destroy the
crops.
The natives of Samar, with the ex-
ception Of the PulaJanes, are in sym
pathy with us and are assisting u.s.
"Every town is endeavoring to as
sist in the determination of the fugi-
tives.
| "Several prominent Filipinos were
present and witnessed the treacherous
action of the Pulajanes.
HJudge Lobinger and all the other
Americans are safe.