22 May 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1899
Page
1
Manila dispatch reports that Filipino commissioners observe intact military vigor despite their presence. Interior tribes favor American control to end Tagalog conflict, while Gen Luna and Gen Pinar Del Pilar's forces face arms shortages. Proposals for a liberal US style government are presented but awaiting Congress decision.
Otis reports improving insurgent disintegration daily while dispatching troops and a gunboat to Negros and Cebu. He denies Aguinaldo commissioners a armistice, signaling firmness on the southern Negros and western Cebu coast.
Manila May 22 2 30 p m the new States Philippine commission has submitted a draft of the form of government to Filipino commissioners president will appoint a governor general and cabinet with an advisory council to be elected later by the people order to Manila the Sherman carries Sixth Infantry and other regiments General Fred Grant to command the expedition a transport Warren arrives with 1200 men of the Sixth Artillery aboard
The State Supreme Court released three decisions, none major, with one from Silver Bow affirming a $102 verdict in Morty O Sullivan v Carrie Schultz over a grave headstone price dispute in Butte. A Deer Lodge appeal Proctor v In was reversed, and a Flathead case was affirmed. Bids for Helena public buildings estimated at $200,000 will be received by June 20, with work slated to start on the foundation in July.
Cable from General Otis reports ongoing operations in the Philippines. In Bulacan province American troops hold Quyua Baling and San Miguel. Lawton advances along the Rio Grande driving insurgents westward from San Antonio Carimo and Ayrat. MacArthur remains at San Fernando and plans south and westward movement. Luna's forces at Tabac diminished have destroyed railway lines as officers of rank defect or seek shelter. Insurgents appear increasingly weakened. inhabitants return home amid fears of remaining insurgent troops south of Manila Bay.
Manila dispatch quotes Gen del Pilar saying insurgents seek unconditional surrender only with assurances no executions will occur and Americans will honor promises. Also reports a Chicago melee where William Passmore fired at a mob injuring Michael Woods, sparking a police response. later, a shipgrounding update notes a calm sea and favorable weather for patrols off Lowland Point.
In New York on May 22 Rev. De Costa of St. John the Evangelist attempted a sermon defending biblical infallibility after Bishop Potter’s ordination of Dr. Brigge sparked debate. He read a manuscript condemning higher criticism, warning that Protestant doubt challenges scriptures and that the Episcopal church risks abandoning fundamental doctrine amid scholarly critique.
A May 22 report from Washington describes tensions between rival groups along the Amazon river affecting the gunboat Wilmington. Brazilian protests and naval diplomacy follow Commander Todd’s decision to proceed to Manos despite opposing local factions.
Reports describe the Brazilian reaction to Wilmington's actions along the Amazon as officials vow a prompt investigation. Pilots in Manos were punished, hindering navigation while US ships rely on their crews to advance work. Telegraphic links with the department face interruptions amid broader Central American tensions involving Bluefields and ships like Vixen Marietta and Detroit.
Telegraphic briefs from Omaha and other cities report Admiral Schley honored at the Commercial Club reception and later at the Omaha club. The items note stock market directions, a fire loss in New York, wage strikes in Canada, a London market holiday, and the Detroit navy affair with Nicaragua, all dated May 22.
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