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| Maj. Gen. Elwell S. Otis. |
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| Gen. Antonio Luna. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, May 1, 1899.
TAKING NO CHANCES.
War Preparations Are Being Pushed In the Philippines.
THE POSSIBILITIES OF PEACE.
No Aggressive Move Will Be Made While Negotiations Are Pending, Still the American Lines Are Being Prepared—The Sincerity of the Filipinos Is Doubted.
MANILA, May 1.—While it is the general expectation among Americans that the Filipino emissaries will return with revised proposals from General Antonio Luna, Major General Otis is not letting this prospect interfere with his preparations for pushing the war. He has just ordered Major General Lawton to return to Angata, a few miles northwest of Norzagaray, and not to advance aggressively while the negotiations are pending. General MacArthur is apparently acting on the same policy, but he is repairing bridges and strengthening the lines of his force which is stretched out with a four-mile front and within a quarter of a mile of the enemy.
The possibilities of peace are gratifying to a great majority of the army, who have regarded the war as an unpleasant duty that must be performed according to American traditions.
Manila is cheerful over the prospect of a return to normal life, though there are skeptics who remark that a truce would enable the insurgents to rest until the rainy season, upon which they have been depending as an important aid.
The prisoners report that there are 75,000 refugees north of San Fernandino. This is not impossible, considering the thickly populated region which the Americans have cleared. It seems also that smallpox is spreading among them.
The so-called Filipino congress will meet at San Fernandino.
When Dean C. Worcester of the United States Philippine commission, who accompanied Filipino emissaries from Calumpit, said to Colonel Manuel Argueleses that the Americans were under no obligations to refrain from fighting, the Filipino officer replied: "Would you fight while we are discussing terms of peace?" Mr. Worcester responded with the suggestion that an armistice would give the Filipino leaders time to escape.
"My God! where would we escape to?" the Filipino explained, referring in this to the menacing hostile tribes behind the Filipino lines.
Colonel Argueleses said that he was much disappointed in the results of his mission. He said also that Aguinaldo expected Calumpit to be the cemetery of the American army.
Lieutenant Colonel Wallace of the First Montana regiment, Major Adams and Major Shields, who slept on Friday night in General Luna's camp, where they went to inform the Filipinos that their envoys would return in safety, found the Filipino commander cordial, the Filipino troops removing their hats as the Americans passed. The Filipinos complained to them that the Americans used explosive bullets, which is not the fact. The American officers retorted that the copper shells used by the Filipinos are worse than explosive bullets. General Luna said he regretted being obliged to kill Americans, but that was his business.
General Wheaton entertained Colonel Argueleses and Lieutenant Jose Bernal and provided them with horses to return to their camp.
In the course of the conference Jacob G. Schurman, chairman of the United States Philippines commission, told Colonel Argueleses that if the insurgents would now lay down their arms, he and his colleagues of the commission would consult them regarding the plan of government to be submitted to President McKinley. He said he could not promise that all their suggestions would be adopted, but he could assure them that there would be a presumption in favor of their suggestions, adding that the commissioners would be especially desirous of satisfying the legitimate aspirations of the Filipinos
When Colonel Argueleses protested that unconditional surrender would be humiliation, Mr. Schurman replied:
"There would be no humiliation in General Otis treating our brother Filipinos as General Grant treated our brother Americans at Appomattox."
Mr. Schurman said afterward:
"l believe Colonel Argueleses is personally sincere and honest, though I have no means of ascertaining the sentiments and aims of the authorities behind him. The Filipino people, like other Asiatic peoples, have no trust in mere words without force behind them; but, with force, I consider a conciliatory spirit of the utmost importance.
"I believe that when peace has been established, governing the Filipinos will not be a difficult matter, provided we show them firmness, justice and kindliness. At the present time they distrust and dislike us, but these sentiments, which are perhaps not unnatural, will soon be dispelled by the effects of the good government which have been promised to be established here. It will be the foremost duty of American officials to understand and sympathize with the Filipinos themselves."
Before General Otis had issued the order directing General Lawton to return to Angat, the troops of his command encountered the rebels in a circle of hills outside San Rafael about five miles northwest of Angat, dislodging them after an hour's fighting.
The Americans had three wounded. A thousand armed Filipinos fell back as the Americans advanced.
The villagers met General Lawton, offering him provisions. They dare not flee into the mountain country in the east because the robber tribes are there and on the west are the troops of General MacArthur.
Messrs. Garrick and Holmes, Americans who had been running a sugar mill at Calumpit and whose fate had caused some anxiety, have sent word to Manila that they are safe with Mr. Higgins, manager of the Manila-Dagupan railroad at Boyonbang.
ANTI-ADMINISTRATION.
Philippine Policy Not Approved of by Certain Chicago Citizens.
CHICAGO, May 1.—Central Music hall was filled with an audience gathered to protest against the course of the administration with reference to the Philippine islands.
Professor J. Lawrence Laughlin of the University of Chicago, in speaking of the national policy toward the Philippines, said:
"There the flag is the emblem of tyranny and butchery."
Cries of "Treason" came from the gallery, but the cries were quickly drowned out by approving cheers.
When Bishop J. L. Spalding of Peoria declared that "England has never been a friend of this country," an Englishman near the platform cried "that's a lie." Without noticing the interruption the bishop continued his address.
Dr. Henry Wade Rogers, president of Northwestern university, acted as chairman of the meeting.
Appropriate resolutions were introduced.
Protesting Against Southern Lynchings.
CHICAGO, May 1.—Meetings were held in African churches throughout the city to protest against lynchings in the South. All services were largely attended and at each of them an address to the public was adopted.
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| Admiral George Dewey. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Dewey Day.
To-day is the first anniversary of the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila bay. Many brilliant exploits of the American navy had been previously recorded; but the victory of Dewey was one of the greatest in our history because of its completeness, because of its demonstration of the effectiveness of modern armaments when handled with courage and intelligence, and because of the far reaching results of the achievement in enlarging the dominion of the United States, increasing its prestige among the nations, and establishing its position as a world power. When Dewey sailed from Hong Kong with his war vessels under instructions to destroy the Spanish fleet when found, foreign experts predicted that if he encountered it in Manila bay his task would be too formidable to be accomplished. But when the morning of Sunday, May 1, 1898, dawned the surprised Spaniards saw the American fleet actually under their guns. Although they attacked it with vigor and bravery their vessels were sent to the bottom one after another without the loss of a single man to the Americans.
Spain's power to continue the war with the United States was overthrown by the destruction of Cervera's fleet at Santiago and the capture of the city by our land forces. But no victory of the war was of such great political and commercial importance as that of Dewey. It is therefore fitting that its anniversary should be patriotically observed by the American people, especially as the era of peace, liberty and good government is near at hand for the people of the Philippines.
Arrangements have been made for the celebration of Dewey day on an extensive scale in many large cities of the country. All over the land true Americans will observe it with pride and appreciation of its meaning. As for the Aguinaldists among us, they will do well to take to the woods.
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| Samuel Gompers. |
TRADES UNIONS.
They Have Done Much to Instill Habits of Temperance.
Employees, too, have special interests, apart from the desire to retain their places and earn good wages, which make for temperance, says Henry W. Farnam in the May Atlantic. The development of labor organizations and the increase in their power and responsibilities have given them a strong incentive to watch the habits of their members. A great change has taken place in their practice in this respect. In the early part of the century drinking was incorporated in the rules and regulations of some of the societies as a regular institution. The place of meeting was commonly in a public house; the rations of grog were a privilege, the withdrawal of which might involve a strike. But the unions can no longer afford to subject their members to this temptation. The magnitude of their financial operations necessitates the election of temperate men to the higher offices, while the development of an elaborate system of insurance benefits gives each member a direct interest in the sobriety of his fellows. No member of a union likes to see his contributions, laboriously saved from small earnings, squandered in the support of a drinking fellow member.
The importance of conciliating public opinion during strikes furnishes another powerful motive for maintaining temperance in the unions. The result is that already many bylaws and rules of our larger unions contain special clauses inculcating moderation. In some cases no steps are to be taken to reinstate a man discharged on account of drunkenness; in other cases a man is excluded from the union who engages in the liquor traffic; in still others men are fined who attend meetings in an intoxicated condition, while in very many cases any person who loses his work, falls sick or meets with an accident on account of the use of liquor is excluded from the benefits which he would otherwise enjoy.
The importance of this interest is recognized by many trade union leaders, such as John Burns, who himself is a teetotaler, Samuel Gompers and others. Mr. Gompers, the president of the American Federation of Labor, in a letter to the writer says, "I think I could convince you or any one that trade unions have done more to instill temperate habits, not only in drink, but in all things among the workers than all other agencies combined."
"UNCLE TOM'S CABIN"
Will be Presented by Orris Hose Company Thursday Night.
Orris Hose company has been working hard for a long time getting ready for the presentation of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Opera House on Thursday evening, May 4, and those who have witnessed some of the recent rehearsals say that the presentation gives promise of being equally as meritorious as that of many traveling companies, and besides it has an additional local interest because the cast of characters includes some of the best talent that can be found in Cortland.
Dr. G. A. Tompkins has had charge of the rehearsals, and this fact surely guarantees a fine entertainment. Orris Hose company has not been before the public in seven years asking for patronage, and the members feel that they are entitled to a liberal support, both from the general public and from the firemen of Cortland. They have been very generous in their treatment of other organizations, and feel now that they are entitled to the same kind of support, especially since they do not often appeal to the public. Besides, in this entertainment they promise an evening of real enjoyment. The prices of admission are 25, 35 and 50 cents.
This is one of the best and most popular fire companies in Cortland, and it would seem that the public could not better express their appreciation of its worth than by patronizing it Thursday night. The Orris Hose quartet has been perfecting a large number of songs and melodies, and other members have prepared to introduce many new and pleasing specialties, while local hits will frequently occur. The Susan Tompkins Harp orchestra will furnish the music.
The postponement of the original date for the entertainment has been the means of securing a number of additional features for the program, so that the show will undoubtedly be much better than was originally planned.
The cast of characters will be as follows:
Death of Mrs. E. M. Hulbert.
Mrs. Emma A. Hulbert, wife of Edwin M. Hulbert, died at 11:45 o'clock Sunday forenoon at her home 60 Tompkins-st., after a long and painful illness, which she bore with great forbearance.
Mrs. Hulbert was born at New York City, the daughter of James D. Torrey, deceased, but has lived in Cortland the past twenty-six years. She was married to Mr. Hulbert on June 24, 1862, and at the time of her death was 54 years of age. She had the esteem of the whole community, always lived a devout Christian life, was socially prominent, and will be greatly missed and mourned by a large number of friends, who will be pained to learn of her death. She is survived by her husband and an only sister residing in Canada.
The funeral will be held from Grace Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon, May 3, at 3 o'clock, after a private prayer service for the relatives at the residence. The Rev. Amos Watkins, the rector, will officiate and the interment will be in the Cortland Rural cemetery. It is requested that no flowers be sent.
Item.
It is a matter worthy of note that during all of the twenty-two music festivals up to 1897, conducted through as many years under the management of Mr. Alexander Mahan, Mrs. Charles W. Stoker, Mrs. Edwin M. Hulbert and Mrs. Marcas Brownell have sat side by side in the front row of the altos. The three ladies have each year spoken of it and wondered if the next year would find them all together again. Mrs. Stoker died in March, 1897, and only Mrs. Brownell now remains.
SIDEPATH NOTES.
Some One Has Already Been Trespassing on the Homer Path.
The new cinderpath between Cortland and Homer has been completed and was rolled this morning. It is now ready for use.
The commission offers a reward of $5 for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the party who drove a team over the path from the North Cortland House to Mourin's furniture store Saturday or yesterday.
Work was this morning begun on the path to McGraw.
More badges are promised this evening from the manufacturers.
For the accommodation of wheelmen in the eastern part of the county, Corning & Haskins of Cincinnatus have arranged to sell the sidepath badges in that vicinity. A quantity will be sent to that firm in a few days. The wheelmen of that part of the county are becoming much interested in the movement, and hope at some future time to see a path built to Cincinnatus from Cortland by way of East Homer, Cheningo and Taylor, a distance of twenty-eight miles, all hills being avoided.
Police Court.
Elmer Sparrows, arrested Saturday night by Officer Nix on the charge of public intoxication, was convicted in police court this morning and paid a fine $5.
Charles Hollenbeck, who was arrested by Officer Smith on the same charge, was discharged with a reprimand.
TRIBUTE TO THE NORMAL.
Cortland Boy Conducing a Night school in Providence.
Mr. A. F. Ross of Cortland, a member of the Normal [School] class of '96 is now completing the work of his junior year at Brown university, Providence. Some portions of a personal letter to a friend here will interest many more of his friends as well as the friends of the Normal. Mr. Ross expects to go to Harvard next year to take his senior year's work. He says:
My work here at Brown is fast drawing to a close, and all in all I feel well satisfied with what I have gained. Throughout my course I have maintained a standing above what they designate as "passed with credit," in fact, if I had spent the full four years here, I am told by some of the officers that my chance to election to Phi Beta Kappa would have been excellent.
In the evening school work I have been advanced each year. This year I had charge of the second largest school in the city with twelve assistant teachers. I do not say this in any sense with a boastful spirit, but to pay a tribute to the Cortland Normal for the solid and painstaking training which it gave me.
BREVITIES.
—To-day is Dewey day.
—The beautiful magnolia tree on the lawn of Mr. Jas. R. Schermerhorn is now in full bloom.
—Mrs. J. J. Murray's residence, Homer, has been connected with the Cortland telephone exchange.
—The regular meeting of Grover Relief corps, No. 90, occurs to-morrow, May 2, at 2:30 P. M.
—The town board held its regular monthly meeting this morning at the office of Town Clerk Dowd.
—The Sunday train service on the D., L. & W. began yesterday and trains were well loaded with passengers.
—Regular meeting of W. C. T. U. on Tuesday, May 2, at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service led by Mrs. M. V. Hills. Business meeting and a parliamentary drill will follow.
—Rev. J. J. McLoghlin, pastor of St. Mary's church, conducted services at St. Patrick's church in Truxton yesterday, and services at St. Mary's were conducted by Father McGraw of Syracuse.
—Miss Sarah A. Wood died at her home on Albany-st., Homer, Friday afternoon after a long and painful illness. The funeral was held from the house Sunday at 9 o'clock A. M. Burial in Dryden, her former home. Miss Wood was 81 years of age.
—New display advertisements to-day are—A. O. U. W., Excursion, page 5; Bingham & Miller, Spring clothing, page 8; Burgess, Men's suits, page 7; C. F. Brown, Floor wax, page 7; Model Clothing Co., Summer clothing, page 4; Baker & Angell, Fine shoes, page 4; Pearson Bros., Special sale, page 4; McGraw & Osgood, page 5.
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