Aguinaldo Now Sues for Peace

THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, February 8, 1899.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-The War Department to-day received the following dispatch:

"MANILA, Feb. 8.-The situation is rapidly improving. A reconnoissance was made to the south several miles to Lagunaz Bay, also to the southeast eight miles, driving straggling insurgent troops in various directions and encountering no decided opposition. The Filipino army is disintegrated, and the natives are returning to their villages, displaying the white flag.

"Near Caloocan, six miles north, the enemy made a stand behind intrenchments and were charged by the Kansas troops, led by Colonel Funston. There was a close encounter resulting in the rout of the enemy with heavy loss. The loss to the Kansans Lieutenant Alford killed and six men wounded.

"On the 4th Aguinaldo issued a flying proclamation, charging the Americans with the initiative, and declaring war. On Sunday he issued another proclamation, calling on all to resist foreign invasion. His influence throughout this section is destroyed, and he now applies for a cessation of hostilities and a conference. I have declined to answer. The insurgents' of a rising in the city on the night of the 4th was unrealized. The provost marshal-general made an admirable disposition of troops to defeat every attempt. The city is quiet, business has been resumed, and the natives are respectful and cheerful. The fighting qualities of the American troops are a revelation to all the inhabitants. OTIS"