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| Major General Adna Chaffee. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, Dec. 7, 1901.
CHAFFEE SENDS REPORT.
Sums Up Philippine Situation From Military Viewpoint.
FORCE SHOULD NOT BE REDUCED.
Topography of Country, Filipinos' Method of Fighting, Treachery of Natives, Humanity of Troops and Fear of Vengeance Cause Prolongation of Warfare.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.—The war department yesterday made public the first annual report of Major General Adna R. Chaffee, military governor of the Philippine islands. General Chaffee sums up the situation in the Philippines from a military point of view by stating that the provinces of Batangas and Laguna in Luzon, and the islands of Samar, Mindoro, Cebu and Bohol constitute the area now disturbed by any embodied force of insurgents. He says that to the physical character of the country, to the nature of the warfare of the rebels, who are friend and foe in the selfsame hour; to the humanity of troops, which is taken advantage of by the rebels and the inhabitants who sympathize with them, and to the fear of assassination on the part of the friendly disposed if they give information to the American forces is due the prolongation of the guerrilla warfare.
Commenting upon the plan of the gradually replacing military with civil administration General Chaffee says:
"The withdrawal of interference with civil affairs does not contemplate withdrawal of the troops from their stations to any considerable extent. On the contrary, this should not be done hastily and when undertaken should be gradual and more in the nature of concentration than reduction of force or abandonment of any considerable area of territory."
He therefore recommends that there be no further material reduction of troops before January, 1903. The civil governments which are being organized, provincial and municipal, General Chaffee says, are both new and untried and there in but one certain and reliable method of ascertaining the progress of the Filipinos in self-government, namely, observation by the army.
On the subject of the military government of the city of Manila, General Chaffee says: "In the government of Manila for three years, if the military have done nothing more, it is everywhere apparent that an excellent foundation has been laid and a turbulent and hostile community brought to observe the laws and individually be orderly. This has been done without undue harshness or severity of treatment of the inhabitants."
In anticipation of a partial concentration of the troops in the Philippines next year, General Chaffee submits estimates of cost for the construction of quarters and barracks. He recommends that a permanent post be constructed at once in the vicinity of Manila for a garrison of two squadrons of cavalry, two battalions of artillery and two full regiments of infantry, together with a hospital and storehouse, the whole to be under the command of a brigadier general. He gives $500,000 as a rough estimate of cost for this project, and says that $200,000 should be available immediately in order to take full advantage of the dry season. For the construction of permanent quarters at other points which may be determined upon during the fiscal year ended June, 1903, he estimates $2,000,000 is required.
General Chaffee devotes a good part of his report to the terrible disaster which befell Company C, Ninth infantry, at Balangiga, Samar, and which, he says, was "largely due to over-confidence in assumed pacified conditions and in a people who, to a great extent, as yet are strangers to and unappreciative of our humane and personal liberty, beliefs and actions."
American soldiers, he says, fail to discriminate between real and assumed friendship on the part of the Filipinos.
A table is submitted showing that since June 10 last, the date of the last table submitted by General MacArthur up to Sept. 15,361 Filipino officers and 3,683 men surrendered to the American military and 26 officers and 494 men were captured.
With his own report General Chaffee submits those of the commandant of the military departments in the Philippines and heads of several staff departments.
TROOPS CALLED OUT.
Angry Mob Threatens Jail at Andalusia, Ala.
THREE NEGROES PUT TO DEATH.
Twenty-Five More Are In Prison and Mob Is Hungry to Lynch Them In Revenge For Murders at Opp. Town Under Martial Law and Situation Is Acute.
ANDALUSIA. Ala., Dec. 7.—The governor sent troops last night to aid Sheriff Bradshaw in protecting the negro rioters in jail here and the town is under martial law.
The sheriff is fearing an attack at any moment by a mob from Opp and is prepared to protect his prisoners at all hazzards.
Three negroes, names unknown, were caught and killed by a posse of citizens near Opp yesterday for alleged implication in the riot and the whole county is in arms against the negroes.
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Dec. 7.—The sheriff of Covington county telegraphed Governor Jelks yesterday afternoon that the situation at Andalusia, where the negroes concerned in the Opp riot night before last are confined, is acute. The sheriff says he fears an organized attempt to lynch the 25 negroes now in jail.
The governor notified Company L, First regiment at Greenville, to hold itself in readiness to proceed to Andalusia. All the negroes implicated in the rioting have been arrested.
Marshal Atkinson, who was wounded, is in a serious condition.
CAME TO LIFE IN COFFIN
Murderer Was About to Be Hanged Again But Died on Scaffold.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 7.—Bud Wilson, the convict who killed R. H. Taylor, a guard of the Yell county convict camp last December, was hanged yesterday at Danville. Twenty minutes after the trap was sprung the body was lowered into a coffin.
Before the lid was placed upon the coffin the body began moving about. Wilson opened his eyes and his whole frame shivered. He was taken from the coffin by the deputies and carried up the steps to the scaffold for the purpose of hanging him again.
When the platform was reached the body became rigid, remained so for a moment, and then became limp. Wilson was examined carefully by the physicians who finally pronounced him dead, death having been caused by strangulation.
THE CASE IS CLOSED
When the Presiding Justice Announces the Decision.
CHICAGO, Dec. 7.—Managing Editor Lawrence and Reporter H. S. Canfield of The American, who were sentenced to forty and thirty days in jail respectively by Judge Henecy for contempt of court, were dismissed this morning by Judge Dunne, who held that the formal announcement of a decision from the bench closed the case and that a newspaper or its employees could not be in contempt for criticizing the decision.
A LITERARY ADDRESS
Before the Ladies' Literary Club and Their Guests at Mrs. Gillette's.
The Ladies' Literary club entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. N. H. Gillette, 20 West Court-st., Cortland. Their guests were the Fortnightly club and the Science club, together with a few friends of the members of the club. The especial treat of the evening was a talk by Mrs. Mary Davis Moore of Binghamton who gave an interesting and artistic literary review of James Lane Allen's book, "The Reign of Law." From beginning to end the paper was full of bright original sympathetic sentences which kept the close attention of the listeners and left a clear and delightful impression of the author and his manner of writing.
Mrs. Edward Allen favored the guests with three solos which were sung with particularly happy effect, the continued applause showing the thorough appreciation of the hearers.
Lemonade and wafers were served in the diningroom and a pleasant reception closed the evening.
H. T. BUSHNELL SURPRISED
By Officers and Teachers In Homer-ave. M. E. Sunday-School.
One of the pleasantest affairs in the history of the Homer-ave. M. E church occurred last Friday evening when the members of the official board and officers and teachers of the Sunday-school gave Mr. H. T. Bushnell, superintendent of the school, a surprise. The company gathered at his home, 14 Arthur-ave., Cortland, during his absence at a business meeting in the church and upon his return at about 9 o'clock he was completely amazed to find many friends awaiting his arrival.
After an hour of social conversation, and singing those songs which never die, the company was called to order and Rev. H. L. Rixon in a few well chosen words presented Mr. Bushnell with a beautiful picture of the three martyred presidents, McKinley, Lincoln and Garfield, in behalf of his friends. Although a complete surprise the recipient regained his composure and expressed himself as appreciative of the kindly regard which the gift betokened.
This was followed by all joining heartily in singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds." The evening will long be remembered as a pleasant occasion.
Resolutions.
At a meeting of Branch No. 108 of the Catholic Mutual Benefit association of Cortland, N. Y., held Nov. 25. 1901, the following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom has been pleased to call to his heavenly home, our beloved and respected brother, David Heaphy, be it
Resolved, That Branch No. 108 extend to the bereaved widow and family its heartfelt sympathy in this hour of deep affliction and grief, and be it
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent the grief stricken widow and family, that they be entered upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy published in the Cortland STANDARD and The Catholic Sun.
M. L. QUINLIVAN, M. T. ROCHE, THOMAS DRAKE, WM. KENNEDY, Committee, Cortland, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1901.
W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.
Quarterly Gathering at Congregational Church Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The morning session or the quarterly convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union or Cortland county was opened at the Congregational church on Wednesday Dec. 4, with devotionals led by Mrs. Kate M. Greenman, president or the Cortland union.
After a little preliminary business the welcome or the local union was very cordially expressed by Mrs. E. P. Jepson in a few choice words, and was responded to by Mrs. Jennie June of Blodgett Mills in her usual bright and earnest manner.
A discussion of the canteen question followed, delegates reading extracts from various papers on the subject. Great satisfaction was expressed with the report of General Miles.
During both morning and afternoon sessions the convention was favored with trios and quartets by Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Cotton, Mrs. Bentley, Mrs. Owen and Mrs. McNett. They were very enthusiastically received.
After the opening of the afternoon session with prayer by Mrs. C. L. Jones of Homer, echoes from state convention were given by Mrs. Edith Cotton, Mrs. Mary Watson and Mrs. Mary Polley, who had been sent as delegates to the convention at Glens Falls. A rising vote of thanks was given these ladies and they were invited to visit some of the [temperance] unions in the county and give their reports.
The president suggested that every union in the county begin at once to raise and lay aside a little money for the purpose of sending a delegate to state convention next year. It would surely bring a good return.
A Sunday-school conference was next in order in which representatives of the various churches told how these schools observed World's Temperance Sunday. A pledge chain of about twenty yards length from one of the schools was draped upon the organ. Mrs. Cotton told of a children's rally at the state convention where about seven hundred children were gathered and miles of pledge cards were displayed, the superintendent stating that there were 50,000 pledged children in the state. Miss Robertson urged the unions to take up this department.
Mrs. Mary Polley, superintendent of the department of scientific instruction in public schools conducted a very profitable exercise on the work of that department. Every state in the Union except Georgia has such a law upon its statute books. This law is so objectionable to the liquor dealers that they have threatened that they will repeal or weaken it in this state. Such an attempt will be most vigorously combated by the Woman's Christian Temperance union.
The evening session was opened with reading of Scriptures by Mrs. R. J. Lucas of Cortland followed by prayer by Mrs. Jennie Ballon of Virgil. Pastors Clements, Howell, Rixon, Milburn, Stevenson and Yost were present and made short addresses. Other pastors were necessarily absent. It would be impossible to report these excellent addresses. A quotation from the late Rev. Dr. Maitbie D. Babcock was especially encouraging, "To have failed means to have striven; to have striven means to have grown."
It was a pleasure to the convention that so many of the pastors responded to the invitation to be present.
During the evening solos were rendered by Miss Jessamine Ellsworth who sang "If I Were a Voice," Mr. Philo Mead with "Rumseller, Give Me Back My Boy," and Master Edward Hillick who sang "The Bandler." Miss Sarah H. Hubbard presided at the organ.
At the luncheons the coffee which was served was the gift of Stoner & Hulbert as also were the napkins.
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DEATH OF MAJOR SAGER.
Suddenly Fell to the Floor in His Store and Breathed His Last.
Major Aaron Sager, one of the most widely known and highly respected citizens of Cortland, suddenly dropped dead in his store at the corner of Main-st. and Clinton-ave. at 2:35 o'clock this afternoon. He had been in the store only a few minutes, having but just walked from his residence on Lincoln-ave., with Mrs. Sager. Death was due to heart failure and was almost instantaneous. He was talking with persons in the store when he suddenly fell and was dead when he struck the floor. Dr. S. J. Sornberger was hastily summoned and also Dr. P. T. Carpenter but medical assistance was of no avail.
About four weeks ago Major Sager complained of not feeling as well as usual. An examination by Dr. F. W. Higgins disclosed the fact that his heart was very seriously affected and that he also had kidney trouble. Dr. Higgins advised him to keep very quiet and avoid any unusual or violent exercise. Dr. Sornberger also made an examination and his diagnosis agreed practically with that of Dr. Higgins. Since that time Major Sager has remained most of the time in the house and kept as quiet as his naturally active temperament permitted. For the past two or three days be has been feeling rather better than usual and this afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Sager. came to the store. He greeted acquaintances cordially on the way down and spoke with a number of people in his accustomed cheery and hearty manner.
Beard & Peck, the undertakers, were quickly summoned and the remains were taken to his home on Lincoln-ave.
A more extended obituary notice will appear later.
BREVITIES.
—The clothing store of S. Simmons is among the latest equipped with a new system or lighting.
—Messrs. Glann & Clark's shoe store has been connected with the Home Telephone Exchange.
—There will be a special meeting or the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. Monday evening at 8:15.
—Under the supervision of the street department the Hyatt-st. ditch is being thoroughly cleaned. The work will be completed today.
—Tioughnioga chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday at 3:30 o'clock with Miss Frances Gould, 2 Church-st.
—There will be three terms of Supreme court in Cortland in the year 1902, beginning Jan. 6, Judge Lyon presiding; April 21, Judge Mattice presiding; and Sept. 15, Judge Forbes presiding.
—The regular meeting of the Church Protective union will be held in the W. C. T. U. rooms on Monday evening, Dec. 8, at 8 o'clock sharp. Annual reports will be given and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. All members are urged to be present.
—New display advertisements today are—A. S. Burgess, Clothing, page 8; W. J. Perkins, Christmas goods, page 7; Smith & Beaudry, Holiday opening, page 8; New York Family Liquor store, Christmas bargains, page 5; C. F. Brown, Huyler's candies, page 8; H. N. Gardner, Silver teaspoons, page 7.
—Twelve hundred students of Cornell university held a mass-meeting yesterday to take concerted action against cribbing. The students pledged themselves not to crib and asked the faculty to remove all watchers from examinations and allow the students to deal with the offenders if there are any. The request will probably be granted.
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