ENEMY STILL IN FORCE, AND HIS NAME IS BEN SANTORO

 

Maj. Gen. Arthur MacArthur.

Jacob Gould Shurman.

Emilio Aguinaldo.

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, April 5, 1899.

ENEMY STILL IN FORCE.

The Filipino Rebels Have Not Yet Been Suppressed.

A FEW MORE SHOTS EXCHANGED.

Two Members of the Montana Regiment Wounded—Some of the Residents Believe That Peace Is In Sight—Good Effects Expected From the Recent Proclamation.

   MANILA, April 5.—General MacArthur reconnoitered in force with the Montana regiment, the Fourth cavalry and two guns of the light artillery, as far as the river north of Malolos. The reconnaissance developed the fact that there are fully 1,000 rebels armed with Mauser rifles, preparing for defense. Shots were exchanged and two of the Montana regiment were wounded but there was no engagement. Later General MacArthur moved northward, as the water supply of Malolos is inadequate.

   The belief is spreading among the residents here that the effect of the capture of Malolos, the former rebel capital, followed by the proclamation of the United States Philippine commission, will convince the natives that Aguinaldo's bubble has burst.

   Dr. Schurman, president of the commission, said: "The Filipinos have been unceasingly asking 'what do you propose to do for us?' The proclamation answers the question, and it should satisfy them."

   Colonel Charles Denby, member of the commission and former minister to China, remarked: "It is the most important proclamation since the declaration of independence. Spanish, Tagalman and English versions have been printed and it is proposed to circulate them about Malolos and at all the seaports. They will be sent to the lake towns by gunboats."

   The committee of Spaniards under the leadership of Senor Antonio Fusel, president of the Spanish club, has had little success with the expedition organized to deliver money and stores to the Spanish prisoners. The members of the expedition were obliged to give the goods to the Filipino officers at Batangas. The boat had a letter from Aguinaldo, directing the Filipino officials to aid the mission, but General Triss, commanding the Filipino forces in the Southern provinces and his subordinates declined to recognize Aguinaldo's authority. The Spaniards refused to accept the invitation to land, having been warned that they would be held to ransoms.

   Major Rafael Morales, the former Spanish governor of the island of Mindoro, was brought on board the ship for an interview. He was so weak that he fainted and at parting said: "I shall never see you again."

   The Filipinos thought the Red Cross flag was the American battle flag.

   A committee, whose members are of all nationalities in Manila, headed by John McLeod, an Englishman, has been organized for the purpose of interviewing the Filipino leaders and petitioning for the release of the prisoners in the name of humanity.

   The insurgents are massing strong forces north of Calumpit, about five and one-half miles northwest of Malolos and, according to the observations of the reconnoitering parties, they have fine entrenchments there. It is expected that hard fighting will be necessary to dislodge them at that point and at San Fernando, where Aguinaldo is supposed to be. Large rivers strengthen both positions.

   The Montana regiment had one man killed and three wounded yesterday. Twenty-five men were prostrated by the heat and brought to the hospital.

   Two new big Krupp guns, one 6-inch and the other 8-inch, were found buried at Malolos, though secured late, will be mounted. The Americans have also found 27,000 silver dollars.

 

IT MAY SOON BE OVER.

The Philippine Commission's Proclamation May End the War.

   WASHINGTON, April 5.—In accordance with the expectation of the state department, the Philippine commission has now resumed full activity. It was deemed inexpedient for the body to undertake to influence the insurgents while the latter were acting under misguided influences and consequently unapproachable. Now that Otis' campaign has probably convinced the Tagals of the impossibility of standing before the American forces, it was deemed timely to again address the insurgents in the hope that they could be brought to see the uselessness of a further struggle against the United States arms.

   The state department was notified by a cablegram from Mr. Schurman, president of the Philippine commission, that the expected proclamation would be issued. He stated that the document would be about 1,500 words in length.

   Dr. Schurman says that after a month's personal observation and interviews with different classes of people he finds that the insurrection had its origin and strength in the Tagalog provinces around Manila. The remaining provinces of North and South Luzon are peopled by different races, and the rest of the archipelago are not natural allies of the Tagalogs, but unfriendly rivals. During the months while the treaty of peace was being negotiated at Paris the Tagalogs sent detachments of from 50 to 200 men to all the ether provinces to seize governments as robbers hold up trains. The liberty of the populations was constrained; supremacy was enforced as there were no American forces present to expel the Tagalogs. He says the recent victories have a good effect everywhere. With a growth of a general feeling of security, the populations will doubtless declare for the United States.

   "The Philippine people," says Dr. Schurman, "seem discouraged by the valorous, swift and irresistible movements of the American troops, against which their elaborate defensive works were useless."

 

BASEBALL MEETING

Called for Saturday Night at 8 o'clock at Fireman's Hall.

   To the Editor of the STANDARD:

   SIR—The communication from "Baseball Enthusiast" in Tuesday's STANDARD suggest the proper move to make baseball popular in Cortland, and his figures are financially all right. It is an undisputed fact that it would be for the betterment of the game to have grounds on the Randall flat, the only holdback being to find a man ready to take the initiative. That the necessary funds are surely at hand is shown by a canvass already made, and I would suggest that all interested parties assemble in Fireman's hall on Saturday evening, April 8, at 8 o'clock, in an effort to organize the movement.

   The further suggestion is made that the grounds, which can be had, be run by a stock company and that shares be $1 each. With this company incorporated and a fence and grand stand erected, the success of baseball is assured, and the stockholders are sure of good returns on the money invested. Outside of the baseball season, there are many uses for which such a ground could be rented.

   ANTI-KNOCKER.

 

Lehigh Valley railroad station, Cortland, N. Y.

BEN SANTORO

Pleads Guilty to One Charge, Then Faces a More Serious One.

   The Italian who was said to have been doing the shooting early yesterday morning on Main-st. near the Lehigh Valley station was Ben Santoro of Astoria, Long Island, who was on his way to Cincinnatus to begin operations in the manufacture of Italian cheese in a small factory owned there by his father. The Santoros operate two such factories, the other being at Mexico, N. Y., where the father is at present located, the one at Cincinnatus being in charge of Ben and a brother.

   Ben had a good day's sleep yesterday at the jail and woke up about dark. This morning he was arraigned before Police Justice Davis on the charge of public intoxication. On the advice of Attorney Thomas H. Dowd, the young man pleaded guilty to the charge. He had $20 with him, and $10 went to pay the fine imposed.

   He was discharged and was about to leave the bar when Sheriff Brainard arrested him again, this time on a more serious charge, that of discharging a firearm in a public street and handling the same in a careless manner. This is an indictable offence, not triable in police court. The accused pleaded not guilty and demanded an examination, which was set down for to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock, and in default of bail Santoro was committed to jail. Santoro's brother telegraphed to Mexico, N. Y., this morning, asking the father to come down, and he is expected this afternoon.

   Sheriff Brainard exhibited before the court the effects found on Santoro's person when arrested which included a pint bottle full of whisky, the revolver in question, a jackknife, a notebook and several smaller articles.

 

ROBBED A HOTEL.

Entered By a Window and Escaped by a Door.

   The East Cortland House, located on Elm-st. and owned by Michael Nix was entered by miscreants last night, and this morning the proprietor found missing from his money drawer $1.50 in change, and from other places a keg of beer, a gallon of whiskey and a small quantity of meat. The intruders secured an entrance by prying open a window, and when they went out unlocked a door. They omitted to leave any names or addresses, so they might be located. No warrants have been issued in the matter.

 

BREVITIES.

   —The funeral of Lewis Dickinson will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

   —The rehearsal for the comic opera, "The Merry Milkmaids" will be held at the Knights of Columbus rooms in the Beaudry block at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening.

   —A $1,000 birthday souvenir was left at the home of Samuel Caughey, at 6 o'clock this morning, the day being the forty-third anniversary of his birth—a 12 pound boy.

   —The old Arnold Hopkins farm of ninety-eight acres near Hunt Corners in the town of Lapeer was sold Tuesday afternoon to Adaline and Benjamin Hopkins, the highest bidders and heirs of the deceased by George A. Hulbert as executor for the sum of $1,390.

   —Through a misunderstanding last night the doors of the Opera House were not open till 7:20, consequently the audience could not reach their seats in time to have the court begin at 7:30. To-night, however, the doors will be open at 7 and the entertainment will begin at 7:30.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—J. E. Girvin, Furniture, carpets, etc., page 8; F. E. Brogden, Watch contest, page 7; McGraw & Osgood, Comparisons are odious, page, 7; Model Clothing Co., Spring Suits, page 4; Dey Bros. & Co., Reorganized upholstery department, page 7; Bingham & Miller, Opening of spring, page 8.

  

The Water Witch Ball.

   Water Witch Steamer & Hose Co. No. 1, gave its annual party last night in Taylor hall which was attended by about 100 couples. The ball was a fancy masquerade affair and many of the costumes were decidedly original besides being very pretty. The masques were removed at 10 o'clock. McDermott's orchestra furnished the music, and the supper was served in Fireman's hall.

 

THE TROUT FISHING LAW.

Fishermen Must Wait Till April 17 Under Penalty of the Law.

   Several inquiries have come to The STANDARD as to when the legal trout fishing season begins. The law says that trout can be fished for, (catching not guaranteed) from the sixteenth day of April to the thirty-first day of August, both inclusive. This would mean ordinarily that fishing could begin legally at any time after midnight between April 15 and 16. But it happens this year that April 16 falls on Sunday, and there is another state law which prohibits hunting or fishing on Sunday, and a penalty is provided for its violation, so fishermen who do not go for trout till Monday, April 17 will surely be on the safe side.