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WILL BE PEACEFUL
SO SAYS FILIPINO INSURGENT OF
HIS PEOPLE.
IF GOVERMENT IS GOOD
Mabini Says uie People Must Be Con
sulted and i ueir Connaence Se
cured or War \v ill be Prolonged In
definitely Details of Gen. Lawton’s
Tragic Death.
Manila, Dec. 20.—Senor Mabini, for
merly member of the Filipino cabinet,
who is considered the strongest and
most intellectual ot the Insurgents
said to a correspondent of the Asso
ciated Press at Manila: ’’The future
peace of the Philippines depends en
tirely upon the form of government the
Americans establish. We are van
quished because we lacked food and
munitions and mismanaged our affairs.
But the spirit of independence is crav
ing for recognition. The individuality
of the Filipino people still lives. if
the government eventually established
here is liberal and secures the con
tentment of the people there will be no
rouble. If otherwise, the people will
be dissatisfied and a revolutionary
movement will surely occur sooner
or later. Without the people’s
support such movement is impossible.
Everything depends on what the Amer
icans do. The subsequent guerrilla
warfare will be easily terminated if
the people do not support it which they
will not do if they are satisfied.
Otherwise it wil be possible to prolong
it indefinitely. I believe the Filipino
people should be consulted as to the
nature and details ot the government
to be established. If the war results iu
* recognition of our desires and the
rights and necessities of the people to
be governed it win not have been in
vain.” “Mabini spoke unofficially ex
pressing his own opinions. The Panay
insurgents have been driven out of the
'sland by Gen. Hughes and are passing
to Negros, where they are courting
trouble. Two hundred recent arrivals
there from Panay ambushed Lieut. A.
C. Ledyard with party of fifteen men
of the sixth infantry. It was in this
fight that Lieut. Ledyard was killed,
falling at the second volley. Col.
Smith, governor of Negros, has been
■obliged to arest several prominent na-
the charge of conspiracy. The
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and aTinree hours’ fight ensued. This
resulted in but few casualties on the
American side, apart from the death of
Gen. hdwton, out the attack was diffi
cult because of the natural defenses of
the tAwn. Gen. Lawton was walking
along the fifing line within 300 yards
of the small sharpshooters’ trencn, and
was conspicuous in his big white hel
met, which he always wore, and his
light yellow’ raincoat. He was also
easily distinguished because of his
commanding stature. The sharp
shooters directed several close shots
which clipped the grass nearby. His
staff officers called Lawton’s attention
to the danger but ne only laughed with
his usual contempt for bullets. Sud
{enly he exclaimed: “I am shot,”
lenched his hands in a desperate ef
fort to stand erect, and fell into the
arms of his staff officer, dying at once.
Gen. Lawton’s family is at Manila.
PRIVILEGES OF SENATORS.
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Luxuries Enjoyed by Them at Ex
pense of Government.
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Washington, Dec. 17.—Members of
the house frequently have their envy
aroused when considering the privi
leges enjoyed by members ot the sen
ate as shown by the expenditures from
the contingent fund of thr senate. A
few of tne more interesting items in
the report just submitted by secretary
Cox arc here presented:
Senator Caffery is charged with a
year’s subscription to one paper, while
Senator C. D. Clark had hve maga
zines. Among the items for furniture
are 48 oak chairs, *432; one brass pole,
with standards and double curtains,
for the committee on privileges and
elections, $145; two pairs of curtains
for cloakrooms, *146; antique mahog
any desk and bookcase for vice presi
dent’s room, all hand work, *325; desk
for committee on postoffices and post
roads, *275; brass pole and curtain for
committee on the revision of the laws
of the United States, *93; one imported
silk mohair khcdive carpet tor the vice
president’s room, *465.
Fourteen mahogany chairs for the
‘committee on finance cost *327; two
mahogany tables for the vice presi
ent’s room. *l5O, and one sofa for
lame room. *130; brass poles and por
tieres for the committee on Indian af
fair- *170; a carpet for committee on
ru*e3. *4lO. or about *2 per square foot.
Two especially designed mahogany
desks for the senate chamber cost *250;
a perforated rubber mat *ll6. The
in the .sergeant-at-arms’ office
''cost *234. while that in tne room of
ssf he eo-omittc on the District of Co
lumbia cost $3/2. Eight Flemish oak
benches for the reception room cost
$565; two pairs Brussels point lace cur
tains for the vice president's room
S3OO.
A carpet rug for the president’s room
was purchased for $390, and two rugs
for the vice president’s room for $l2O
and $92, respectively. A carpet in the
senate lobby, imported, was laid at a
cost of $626, while a rug for the senate
postoffice cost S2OO. The committee on
privileges and elections got a bookcase
for $325. One bill for 144 revolving
chairs amounted to $1,296. The Grand
Pacific hotel, Chicago, was paid $571
for entertaining a select committee on
manufactures, while $6,750 was paid
the Western Union Telegraph company
for telegrams to and from senators.
The amount spent for qmulne, bro
moseltzer, camphor, soap and sponges
was $432.
IRISH STUDENTS RIOTOUS.
Noisy Demonstration When Chamber
lain Is Given Degree.
Dublin, Dec. 19.—At Trinity college
Monday the honorary degree of doctor
of laws was conferred on Joseph
Chamberlain, British secretary of state
for the colonies. There was a brilliant
assemblage at the ceremony. The un
dergraduates gathered on the college
grounds and sang patriotic songs. Then
they sallied to the college green, cheer
ing vociferously and carrying the royal
standard and union jack. The students
made a demonstration at the Mansion
House, where they tore the green cor
poration flag to shreds and caused
other damage, the police being forced
to intervene. Mr. Chamberlain, his
wife and Lady Betty Balfour, when
driving to the college, were cheered at
some points, but there was a noticeable
difference of opinion in the crowds
lining the streets. At the close of the
ceremony, Chamberlain, in response to
cries of the students, said they had
met under very disappointing circum
stances. If arrangements had been
recent, he added, he would not have
chosen the present occasion to receive
the honor from the university. Their
minds, Chamberlain continued, were
solemnized by serious news from south
Africa, but England had always been
accustomed to hold her own in adversi
ty. He exhorted the students to practice
the virtues of toleration and patience.
DENOUNCE M’KINLEY AND GAGE.
National Civil Service League Passes
Resolutions.
Indianapolis, Dec. 15. —At the open
meeting held yesterday afternoon the
national civil service league openfy
attacked the administration of Presi
dent McKinley in regard to the order of
May 29th removing many offices fron
the civil service list. A resolutioi
was adopted censuring the secretary oi
the treasury for “refusing access t<
public records relating to matters ol
public concern” and demanding “that
this unworthy policy of concealment
and secrecy be abandoned.” The sec
retary then gave a review of the
conversation between President
McKinley and the committee
from the league sent to him concern
ing the order of May 29th. The secre
tary said it was the understanding of
the league with President McKinley
that in case it became necessary for
him to issue this order he would add
at least as many offices to the classi
efid service as he would be compelled
to remove. “Up to the present time
no new additions have been made
which is a matter of great surprise to
the league,” reported the secretary.
Letters from Denver and San Francis
co were read stating that progress
there along civil service lines was very
satisfactory. The evening session
was taken up entirely with the annual
address of Carl Schurz.
Following the address a reception was
tendered the delegates at the Univer
sity club.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres
ford confirmed the announcement of
his appointment to second in command
of the British Mediterranean fleet.
The Broadway National bank, Boston,
failed Saturday. Frank C. Squire, con
nected with the firm of John P. Squire
& Cos., which assigned Friday with
*3,000,000 of liabilities was a director.
Its capital was *200,000. It is in the
hands of the comptroller of the cur
rency. The last statement. Issued
Dec. 9, shows: Loans *1,995,000; circu
lation *43,000; individual deposits
*2,348,000; in banks *131,000; due from
reserve agents *274,000; from the
clearing house *273,000; due from
banks *168,000; cash *271,000.
A boer official dispatch says: "The
British retired in the direction of Bel
mont. There were heaps of British
dead on the field. The wounded are be
ing attended to temporarily at Bissel’s
farm. Sappers and minors must have
suffered severely. The boers suffered
heavy losses in horses. I can’t other
wise describe the battlefield than as a
sad, terrible slaughter. Monday, for
us was a brilliant victory. It in
fused new spirit into our men, and
will enable them to achieve greater
deeds.”
Piled up at the bottom of Kendrick
hill on the Northern Pacific in Idaho
are two engines and 19 cars loaded w ith
steel. In the houses roar by are the
dead bodies of Engineers Arthur E.
Baine and John A. Ogden. Fireman
Earl Bradshaw and Brakeman A.
Budge. The fatally injured is John
Peterman. The train was carrying a
load of steel for the Northern Pacific.
Descending the grade into Kendrick
the train got beyond control broke in
two and finally crashed together and
went into the ravine.
TO CALL YEOMANRY
BRITAIN TO RECRUIT FORCE
FROM THIS ORGANIZATION.
ENROLLED STRENGTH 10,000
These Forces Originated During Period
of French Revolution But Have
Never Been Called Upon for Service
Before —English Press Restive Over
Portugal’s Laxness at Delagoa Bay.
London, Dec. 20. —The government
has at last consented to mobilize the
force which General Buller is credited
with inning demanded all along as es
sential to success in south Africa,
naemly 10,000 mounted infantry. Tues
day morning the war office issued an
order to the effect that the govern
ment has decided to raise for south
Africa a mounted infantry force to be
called the "imperial yeomanry,” to be
recruited from the yeomanry volun
teers and civilians possessing the re
quisite qualifications. The same or
der invites every volunteer regiment
linked with a regular battalion serving
at the front to supply the full company
which will take the place of the
mounted infantry. These arrange
ments are expected to result In a con
siderable force. The enrolled strength
of the yeomanry forces, which originat
ed in a troublous period of the French
revolution, is now 10,433. Their services
have never before been called for in
war. The lord mayor of London, Al
fred Newton, is raising and equipping
a force of good volunteers among the
city corps, the large city firm contrib
uting the necessary expenses. Spe
cial reports regarding the fighting at
Tugela river are still filtering through,
but all newspapers complain that these
are severely censored. It is still im
possible get an accurate idea of the
battle. From latest accounts, how
ever, it appears Gen. Buller, was in
personal command. Much anxiety is
caused by the fact that the war office
has not yet received the full list of
casualties at Tugela river. The Stand
ard hints editorially that if Portugal
continues to allow supplies of war ma
terial and foreign volunteeis to reach
the Transvaal through Delagoa bay
England will have something to say in
the matter.
An Artillery Duel.
Chieveley, Camp, Natal, Dee 20. —a
relief column from Chieveley Tuesday
assailed the boer positions northwest
of Colenso. During the two preceding
days the boers had allowed themselves
to be bombarded without replying.
Tuesday they suddenly belched out a
stream of fire from all their entrench
ments besides opening a fearful can
nonade with all their quick-firers and
field siege guns. The British naval
brigade commenced shelling all the
ridges with marvelous accuracy. The
Irish infantry brigade marched out
under cover of the fire in extended or
der to cross the river and attack. The
boers sent several shells near the am
bulance train, which was forced to
change its position and sent in a scat
tering fire almost demolishing all the
guns and stampeding the gun car
riages and limber horses.
SUCCESSFUL TRAIN ROBBERY.
Passengers on Missouri Pacific Road
Held Up.
Kansas City, Dec. 20. —Passengers in
the Pullman on the Missouri Pacific
passenger train which left here at 9:15
last night, were robbed by three
masked men who boarded the train in
Kansas City, Kan. Two robbers stood
the passengers in a row at the muzzle
of revolvers, secured five gold watches,
several hundred dollars in cash. At
Nearman, six miles out, the train
slowed up for a station and the bandits
disappeared.
WITH FULL HONORS.
Remains of Capt. Hugh J. McGrath
Laid to Rest.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 20. —The re
mains of Hugh J. McGrath, Fourth
United States cavalry, were interred
at Arlington yesterday with full mili
tary honors. The religious services
were held in St. John’s Episcopal
church and there was a large attend
ance of mourners. Among those pres
ent were the entire congressional dele
gation from Wisconsin; the military
escort consisted of Cos. I, Third United
States cavalry.
LOCAL OPTION OR DISPENSARY?
Question Soon to Confront south Caro
lina Legislature.
Columbia, S. C., Dec. 17.—There will
be one overshadowing issue before the
approaching session of the legislature
—the solution of the liquor problem.
The dispensary scheme of Senator
Tillman seems doomed.
Local option appears to be in sight.
After the next general election it is
likely that each county will have its
own system, a county dispensary con
trolled wholly by the county, or pro
hibit’on or license. In the latter case,
under the constitution liquor cannot
bp sold in less quantities than half
pint. The big headquarters In Colum
bia, with its liquor commission and
board of control, is more than likely
to be abolished. The dispensary pur
chased a few months ago for its head
quarters the historic building used for
a time as the confederate mint.
Senator Lewis Appelt of Clarendon,
a leaaer ol the reformers, or Tillman,
faction in the legislature, ana until the
last few months an earnest advocate of
the system of state dispensary, has pre
pared a bill whose main features will
probably become law, although Seuator
Tillman is opposed to it. it provides
that;at the next general election the'
following questions shall be submit
ted to the qualified electors in each
county: First, the question of prohi
bition; second, the question of county
dispensary; third, the question of li
cense under the constitution.
The penalty for disposing of liquor
unlawfully in counties where the ma
jority vote is for prohibition is fixed
at not less than three nor more than
12 months' imprisonment or a fine of
not less than $lOO nor more than 1300-
Half of the fines go to the informer.
Where the majority vote is for
"dispensary," a board, consisting of the
county supervisor, the foreman of the
grand jury and one tax-paying citi
zen, will have control of all its affairs.
They will each reueive $3 per day for
not more than three days in each
month. The board will organize the
county dispensary, buy all the liquors
used and select a dispenser, who will
be required to give bond m the penal
sum of $5,000 for the faithful perform
ance of his duties. The regulations as
to hours of selling and no sales to
minors and drunkards will be the same
as those now in force in the dispen
sary. There may be several dispen
saries in the same county, the board
designating their location. Half of the
profits will go to the towns in which
the dispensaries are situated, the bal
ance to the county public schools.
For the violation of the regulations
the keeper oi the county dispensary
will be liable to a fine of $2OO for each
offense. His bondsmen are also liable
to the amount of his bond for any
damage awarded for liquor sold to mi
nors or drunkards.
Where the counties vote for “li
cense,” a board, selected, in the same
way as that for the dispensary coun
ties, is to have charge. No licenses
shall be granted except in towns and
cities. In towns of less than 0,000 in
habitants the application must be ac
companied by a petition from the ma
jority of the freehold voters in the
town In larger towns a majority of
voters in the ward in which the saloon
is to be located must make the peti
tion. The licenses must not be less
than S6OO or more than $1,200 a year,
one-half going to the municipality ana
one-half to the county for the public
schools. Liquors may not be sold in
quantities of less than one-half pint
nor be’ drunk on the premises where
sold nor be sold to minors nor persons
in the habit of becoming intoxicated.
Each applicant, before getting a li
cense, must execute a bond to the
county treasurer; with good sureties,
for $3,000, to be liable in case he fails
in the requirements. All places of
business will at all times be open to in
spection by members of the county
board.
The bill provides for the immediate
abolition of the state boaru of control,
which would be required o submit a
full report of its transactions and turn
over all property under its control to
a board -onsistlng the state treas
ure enairman of the ways and
means committee and the chairman of
the finance committee of the senate.
TO HEAR ARGUMENTS JAN. 4.
Committee Still Investigating the
Roberts Case.
Washington, Dec. 20. —A number of
witnesses were called In the Roberts
case yesterday who testified to the
Utah representative having severa'
wives. The committee decided to hear
arguments in the case Jan. 4. in the
meantime, during the holiday recess
the sub-committee, consisting of all
those in the city, will hear other wit
nesses who may come from Utah.
RAISES TELEPHONE TAX.
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 20.—8 y a deci
sion of the Ohio supreme court the tel
ephones of the Bell company are held
to be taxable at rental value, estimated
at. $233 each, instead of the actual cost
of $3.40 each. The decision increases
the taxes of the state SBO,OOO.
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.
At New York Gus Ruhlin, the Akron,
Ohio, giant, defeated “Stockings” Con
roy of Troy In seven rounds.
At Apia, Samoa, the German flag was
hoisted on the court house Dec. 13 as
official notification of the annexation of
the islands to Germany. The Ma
taafaites are driving the Malietoans
out of the villages. Trouble appears
imminent.
The Nebraska supreme court has de
clared unconstitutional the insurance
law enacted by the last legislature.
The decision has effected the ousting
by Governor Poynter of his comm s
sioner and confirms to Auditor Cornell,
who resisted the law, the full title to
the management of the department.
The Ohio supreme court has handed
down a decision in the bribery case of
Attorney General Monnett. against the
Standard Oil company. The attorney
general said he was approached by
Charles Squire of New York with a
bribe of $400,000 if he would permit
cases pending against the Standard
Oil company to go by default. The
case ig dismissed on the ground that
the information does not connect the
Standard OH company with any at
tempt at bribery.”
Dr. C. B. Devercaux of JanjjjtfXe has
been called to the bedside of his mother
who is seriously 111 with pneumonia in
Evansville.
FEARS FOR METHUEN 1
LONDON AGAIN ANXIOUS FOR
THIS GENERAL’S SAFETY.
NOTHING HEARD FROM HIM
Yeomanry Responds Actively to the
Call for Troops—Lord Roberts
Reaches London, Preparatory to
Starting for Front —Canada Has a
Second Contingent of Volunteers.
London, Dec. 21.—The gravity of the
military situation is again becoming
accentuated iu the public mind, owing
to the complete absence of news.
Nothing has been heard from Lord
Methuen since Sunday and it is feared
his communications have been cut. if
this is so, his position is dangerous,
l’he Daily News correspondent at Mod
der river wired Saturday: "The boer
position, already formidable on Dec.
11, has since been greatly strengthened,
extending for an area of twelve miles.
It is entrenched according to the most
modern methods throughout the entire
length; wire fences are placed before
all trenches at every point, guns have
been got into position and there is ev
ery evidence the boers are well sup
plied with ammunition. Only a pow
erful attacking force can hope to make
a successful assault.” A military expert
in the Times laments the dispersion
of the British forces and quotes the
maxim of Napoleon in favor of con
centration. He regrets that Gen. Me
thuen did not retire to Orange river a
week ago. The latest dispatches seem
to show that the British forces are
standing on the defensive at all points.
Gen. Buller has ordered troops now
arriving at Capetown to proceed to
Durban and reinforce the Natal
column. It is surmised he is trying- to
join Gen. White by a flank movement.
Appeals for the yeomanry volunteers
arc being responded to with the great
est enthusiasm in all parts of the
country. The government expects the
total to reach 8,000. Baron Chesliam
will command and Lord Lonsdale be
adjutant general. The papers gener
ally are joining in a free criticism of
the government war office as fresh
proofs of unpreparedness come to light.
Special stress is laid upon the failure
to provide proper transports, which
compels the columns to stick tight to
railways, and upon the Inferiority of
British artillery. The Australian col
onies are responding eagerly to the
imperial government’s appeals for
second contingents. It is reported the
queen has abandoned her proposed
visit to Italy in consequence of the war.
Roberts Preparing to Start.
London, Dec. 21. —Gen. Lord Roberts,
who is to have full command of the
British troops in south Africa, accom
panied by Lady Roberts and their two
daughters, arrived in London Tuesday,
having traveled from Dublin with Mr.
Chamberlain. The general spent an
hour at the war office in consultation
with the marquis of Lansdowne, sec
retary of state for war. He said: “I
have entire confidence in the British
soldier and believe the traditions of
our army will be upheld in south
Africa. For the friendly interests and
sympathy exhibited by many Ameri
cans I am most deeply grateful. The
reports which indicate that disloyalty
exists in the Irish regiments are abso
lutely untrue. In the hour of danger
my countrymen have ever been among
the first to lay down their lives for
rhe queen and country whether against
the boers or men of any other nation
ality the Irish soldier will be found
ioyal to the queen and brave in battle.”
Roberts entertains great friendship
for Gen. Kitchener and the combina
tion of generalship creates the greatest
satisfaction in military circles.
Canada Responds Loyally.
Ottawa, Dec. 21. —The Dominion gov
ernment has chartered the Allan lin<
steamers Parisian and to
carry the second Canadian contingent
from Halifax to Capetown, which
numbers 1,040 men.
Are British Hiring Germans?
Berlin, Dec. 21. —Despite repeateo
British denials, it seems to be a fact
that British agents are busy in many
rural districts in Germany, hiring vet
erans for service in south Africa. The
district court of Hamburg has just is
sued an order for the arrest of a Brit
ish agent named York for hiring a
number of German peasants for mili
tary service which, under the imperial
laws. Is a criminal offense. An Essen
paper announces that 25,000 Krupp
steel shells are being made on "rush”
order for the British army.
Preparing for a Big Stand.
London, Dec. 21.—The Daily News
Capetown correspondent wires Dec. 17:
"The boers .niend to make a big stand
at Stormbcrg and are amassing a great
force at the abandoned British camp.
One command of 2,000 consists chiefly
of rebel Dutch,” The Standard’s Ma
drid correspondent says: ‘‘The boer
governments recently Intimated to
agents in Europe their readiness to be
moderate In regard to peace conditions.
The chief anxiety of the burghers is
as to the question of receiving supplies
by way of Ixmrenzo Marques.”
DEATH OF TROLLEY INVENTOR.
Dr. K. .1. Finney Passes Away at His
Home In Fox Lake.
Fox Lake. Wlc. Dec. 21 -Dr. B. J.
Finney of fills place is de: I, He was
•n inventor of several ingenious de
vices and was the oiiginal Inventor of
he trolley system of propelling street,
os. He held over thirty.differ
nt patents, mostly on electrical lines.
many of them of great value, but did
not possess the faculty of making them
pay him much money. He was form
erly a practicing dentist at Pittsburg,
Pa., to which place the remains will be
taken to he cremated.
CHENEYS IDENTIFY CORBETT.
Racine Minister and Wife Say He Did
the Shooting.
Racine, Wla., Dec. 21. —Henry F.
Corbett, who was arrested on suspicion
of haying shot Rev. David B. Cheney
aud his wife two weeks ago, was taken
before the Cheneys Wednesday after
noon and positively identified as the
guilt> man. Corbett was taken before
Vi. and Mrs. Cheney separately. Both
identified him immediately as the man
who called at the house and did the
shooting.
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS
President H. C. Simmons of the Far
go, N. D., college died suddeuly last
night of heart failure.
The transport Grant has sailed for
Manila with the last volunteers of the
48th infantry, colored.
The Wall street stock market showed
an improved tone Wednesday. It is
reported $5,000,000 in gold will be sent
abroad Saturday.
At Bay City, Mich., the saw mill and
the salt block of the McEwen
Bros.’ company burned; loss $78,000;
insurance $24,000.
At Dubuque the car shop of the Mil
waukee road was destroyed by lire last
night. Loss $75,000; 300 men are
thrown out of employment.
The president yesterday sent to the
senate the treaty negotiated by the
powers at Hague last July for the
pacific settlement of disputes between
nations.
The funeral of Lieut. Brumby, Dew
ey's flag lieutenant at Manila, was held
at Atlanta yesterday, all state and city
offices being closed. President Mc-
Kinley, Admiral Dewey and Secretary
Long sent wreaths. Lieut. Brumby’s
aged mother was unable to attend.
The American Federation of Labor
closed its nine days' session at Detroit.
No action was taken even remotely
connected with the money question or
other pending political issues. A reso
lution was adopted appealing to con
gress to submit a sixteenth constitu
tional amendment to prohibit disfran
chisement of citizens on account of
sex and directing President Gompers
to correspond with the trades unions
of continental Europe with a view to
bringing about fraternal relations.
FUNERAL OF LAWTON
BODV OF DEAD GENERAL
BROUGHT TO MANILA.
WILL BE TAKEN HOME LATER
His Death Causes Universal Sorrow in
All Classes —Was Highly Respected
by the Natives —Insurgents Concen
trating at Sunta Cruz—Aguinaldo
Under Watch of Secret Service.
Manila, Dec. 21.- Maj. General Law
ton's body was brought from San Ma
teo to Manila Wednesday afternoon,
his staff and a squadron of cavalry act
ing as escort. The funeral will take
place from his late residence here, tin,
mansion formerly occupied by the
Spanish general. The body will be
placed temporarily in the vault at El
Paco cemetery, where rnuny American
soldiers are interred and a guard of
honor will be maintained. When Mrs.
Lawton and her four children shall
have completed their arrangements for
returning to the United States the re
mains will be tuken on a transport
with an escort of officers, for final in
terment, probably in Arlington cem
etery. Lawton’s death has caused uni
versal sorrow in Manila. No Ameri
can officer had greater popularity in all
ranks. In his dealings with the na
tives he commanded their respect and
confidence to a remarkable degree.
The mayors whom he installed In
neighboring towns are arranging to at
tend the funeral in a body. To his ex
ecutive ability and personal leadership
are chiefly due the brilliant
execution of the plan of campaign
in north Luzon which scattered
the insurrectionary forces from
an Isidro to the gulf of Lingayen.
I’hat section of the island which had
to be observed during the worst sea
son of the year, presented difficulties
considered almost insurmountable, but
Lawton thoroughly covered the pro
gram assigned him. When he reached
I'ayug and found the other division
’.ad not arrived, he went through to
t.giipan on his own responsibility.
Mtbough he imposed great hardships
n his men, he Invariably shared their
'.t cheerfully. Thirteen Americans,
ncliiding three officers, were wounded
• t San Mateo. It is estimated the in
gests numbered 500 and half of
item were armed with rifles. The
Americans numbered 1,300 but the com
inend was much depleted by sickness.
Th wagon train found the roads im
passable and was obliged to return.
The insurgent:- retreated to the north
cast, leaving six and id. They have
other forces near Trytay. This re
gion. although elos. to Manila, proved
*’ ■ " oat difficult from which to dls
• > Jr- ■; enemy. It 'a now reported
' infsurg 'nts Inteno to concentrate
” -Vti* i Cruz in the Laguna provln-e,
in ipie district t ist of Laguna Dt Biy.
Ih4 American secret service reports
that Aguinaldo has Joined the Mari
qultia force. ' 1