Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 December 1899 — MAC ARTHUR ROUTS REBELS. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MAC ARTHUR ROUTS REBELS.

Occupies Mangatarem and Drives Filipinos Toward Mountains. Manila advices say that Gen. MacArthur’s force has occupied Mangatarem. west of Bayambang, in the valley of the Rio Agno. Seven Americans who had escaped from the insurgents were found at Mangatarem. Three other Americans escaped from the rebels at the same time The escaping American prisoners say that four American deserters aye serving with the insurgents. The insurgents remaining in the west are retreating before MacArthur into the mountains, dragging six guns. They are in command of Gen. Alejandro. Maj. Bell is in pursuit of them. Much interest is manifest in Washington official circles as to the disposition of Aguinaldo in case of his capture. Some persons say that the best solution would be to put him to death in action. Should Aguinaldo escape to Hong Kong the United States could not as a matter of right ask for his surrender, and the President would therefore doubtless determine to leave the insurgent leader alone. In connection with the disposition of

Aguinaldo in case of capture, the authorities would have to consider the effect of their policy upon the natives. When the insurrection is finally subdued, a civilian or a committee will be sent to govern the Philippines. The archipelago will be divided into four military departments, the island of Luzon in two, over which Gens. Lawtou and MacArthur will probably preside. Admiral Watson Monday cabled a confirmation of the reported surrender of the entire province’of Zamboanga, island of Mindonao. An unconditional surrender was made by the natives to Commander Very of the Castine. Gen. Otis’ troops now occupy Zamboanga, which is the principal city of the island. The southern half of the island is pacified and American authority supreme in the district. Secretary Root and Secretary Long are elated and predict that the remnants of the native army will melt away without offering further effective resistance. After the last Filipino council of war ut Bayambang in the house now occupied by Gen. MacArthur, the native army scattered everywhere along the lines of railroads. Twenty Filipinos captured three and killed one of a foraging party of soldiers near Bainban. The Americans punished the natives by driving the Filipinos into the mountains and burning their village. At Malasiqui the throats of Antonio Mejia, president of the town, the vicepresident and five members of the council were cut because they welcomed the Americans. The mayor of San Carlos, who rode in a carriage with Gen. MacArthur, was murdered.

THE SLIPPERY A GUIN ALDO.