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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
3
General MacArthur with 4000 troops advanced five miles beyond San Fernando and defeated 6000 Filipino rebels. The enemy withdrew after heavy casualties, while American losses numbered twenty killed or wounded. Aguinaldo seeks foreign recognition of the insurgent government. a document is sent to a foreign consul in Manila.
Commander St John of the British cruiser Peacock arriving from Manila says General Otis is ignorant of tropical campaign needs. He cites 5 000 American deaths and criticizes transport, hospital, and strategy while urging the recall as a first move. He also blasts Manila press censorship to shield Otis.
Aguinaldo appeals to foreign powers for recognition of Filipino independence in a July 27 document from Tarlac. The text argues Spain ceded sovereignty before the Treaty of Paris and cites 7,000 Spanish prisoners as proof. It asks powers to urge Washington to end the war and secure peace with Spain.
The Napidan shelled Paete on Luzon lake last week after rumors insurgents reoccupied the town. Lieutenant Copp fired 6-pounders without warning, causing villagers to flee, a child killed and many buildings damaged. Authorities express regret.
General Otis reports a three day typhoon delayed work. Transport Pennsylvania sails from Iloilo Cebu Jolo tonight. Sheridan with Minnesotas South Dakota and discharged soldiers heads to San Francisco with Valencia Zealandia. Montanas and others to follow after coal. coal to Nagasaki suggested to speed loading and unloading due to primitive facilities.
In Alexandria on August 10 the colored man Ben Thomas, age 20, was lynched at 11:30 p m after allegedly attempting to assault 8 year old Lillian Clarke. Police failed to prevent the mob from taking custody.
First Sergeant John Jackson was shot and killed at Fort Douglas by Private W H Carter who was then shot and killed while resisting arrest. Both are members of the Ninth United States Cavalry and are described as colored.
Maprio August 10 General Toral who was acquitted by the supreme council of war for surrendering Santiago de Cuba without exhausting defense has been liberated.
Senator Beveridge returning from Manila aboard the Empress of China says he will not express any opinion at the present time on General Otis or the Philippines. Dr Donelan and Mr Wood also refused to be interviewed.
There is reason to believe Secretary Root will confer with General Miles to decide on changes among American officers commanding forces in the Philippines as part of a plan to push the campaign with vigor.
Manila reports describe streets turned to water with gutters over a foot deep. Sampaloc district flooded forcing residents to upper stories. police barracks surrounded. soldiers patrolling in two feet of water. Admiral Watson’s launch jammed on a pier. beriberi appears in Bilibid prison.
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