Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 May 1899 — AGUINALDO IN HIDING. [ARTICLE]

AGUINALDO IN HIDING.

Filipino Leader Mas. Not Been Heard From for 1 wo Weeks. Aguinaldo is said to have fled into the province of Neuva Ecija. Nothing has been heard of him for over two weeks. It is believed by Gregorio Pilar, the insurgent general, that the Filipino leader has been deserted by the government. The Spanish prisoners, about 5,006 in number, have been carried into a northern province, and are thought to be beyond American assistance at present. Fire American prisoners jverc carried through San Miguel, but their names are unknown. The have forced their general to countermand the orders that all villages should be burned as they retreated. Gens. MacArthur and Lawton are preparing for nn extensive forward movement. All forces are being strengthened in etery possible manner.