Evening star., 1909-06-14
NATIVE POLICE MUT|NY
Filipino ConstabuIary Made
Sudden Attack.
AMERICAN DIES an BATTLE
Four Others Are Wounded in Fight
Lasting Three Hours.
REBELS DRIVEN TO MOUNTAINS
Thirty Men in Revolt at Davao,
Which Is Said to Have No
Political Importance.
REBELS DRIVEN TO MOUNTAINS

MANILA, June 14-Details of the nlu-
tiny of the company of native constabu-
larry stationed at Davao on the Island ii
Mindanao, the night Of June 6, show that
the attack on their officers was made
unexpectedly by the mutneers. When
the mutineers opened fire Officer de Gou-
icouria was hit three times, but none of
his wounds was serious. The mutineers
then fed to the hills after taking thirty
rifles and 5000 rounds of ammunition.
Gov. Walker hastily summoned the
neighborlng planters as soon as the mu-
tineers we're out of sight and proceeded
to fortify a convent in preparation for a
long siege. On account of the firearm
restrictions most of the planters were
only armed with revolvers, but when
the natives made an attack on the con-
vent the afternoon of the 7th they
fought with much spirit and drove the
mutineers away. The mutineers made a
desperate attack upon the beleaguered
garrison and a number of them were
killed and wounded before they retired.
Among the besieged the wounded in
cluded Collector Roddy and Messrs
Burchfield, Stephens, Reynolds and Her
nandez. All of the planters wounds
were slight.
De Goucouria, the wounded constab-
ulary officer. is the man who cleaned
out the bad men of Davao after the muir
der of Gov. Bolton in 1897.
Loyal Companies to the Rescue.
One report here says that man named
Libbey was killed.
News of the mutiny had reached HAITI
a town of considerable size. forty-six
miles southeast Of Davao. A company
of constabulary stationed there hur-
ried to the relief. Their approach caused
the disloyal constabulary force to with
draw during the night
Detachments of the 23d Infantry reached
Dayao afterWard, quickly succeeding in
restoring order. and several columns of
troops we're sent in pursuit of the mutt
neers.
1t is believed here that the mutiny was
purely local, resulting from difficulties
over food supplies or the care of wom-
en- of the families Of the constabu-
larry. It is thought to be confined to mem
berS of the one company at Davao. The
fact that neighboring camps also COM
posed of natives, hurried TO relieve the
beseged troops and Americans is cited as
proof of this
Insular officials express complete faith
in the constabulary.
Next to Manila Davao is the most I'M
portant American community in the Phil
ippines. 1t was planned only recently to
send a regiment of American regulars
there to protect the district and friendly
natives against Moro bandits of the noun
tainS.
Acting Governor Forbes Reports.
Acting Governor General Forbes of the
Philippine Islands has sent to the bu
reau of tnsular affairs, at Washington
the following dispatch regarding the mu-
tiny at Davao. June g:
Acting Gov. Hoyt reports Cd Company
Davao Constabulary mutinted June 6.
wounding native officer, attacking Amer
lean community. one of whom was killed
and four slightly wounded: other constab
ulary company came to the rescue; thirty
mutineers escaped into the mountains
with guns; United States Infantry pur-
suing. Extremely regret bad effect of this.
particularly in the development Of Da-
vac; only serious mutlny in history of
constabulary, except small affair five
years ago: telegraphs has political
significance, because no political question
in the region. Gen. BandholtZ now there;
will report as to causes as soon as in
formed.
Acting Gov. Hoyt. mentioned above, is
Col Hoyt of the 25th United States In
fantry. who is the governor of the Moro
province at the present time. Gen. Band
holtz is the chief Of the Philippine con-
stabulary.