Malolos, Aguinaldo's Capital, Falls Before the Rush of M'Arthur's Men

Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, GA, March 31, 1899

WASHINGTON, March 31.---The war department at 1:30 o'clock this morning gave out the following dispatch from Gen. Otis:

"Manila, March 31.---Adjt. Gen., Washington: MacArthur captured Malolos at 10:15 this morning. Enemy retired after slight resistance and firing the city. Particulars later. Hall had several engagements beyond Mariquina. Casualties twenty. Enemy being driven. "OTIS."

MACARTHUR MOVES TO ATTACK
GENERAL STARTED FOR MALOLOS AT 7 THIS MORNING.

Strong Opposition is Encountered While the Rebels Sustain Heavy Losses.

Manila, March 31.---Major General MacArthur advanced to attack Malolos, the seat of the insurgent, at 7 o'clock this morning.

He was met with strong resistance, the rebels resisting desperately, but losing heavily.

They are now in full retreat heading North. where Aguinaldo the cabinet have been for two days.

The Americans finally drove the Filipinos back. Although there were three lines of strong entrenchment along the railroad track, the enemy scarcely made no defense there.

General MacArthur and his staff were walking along the track abreast of the line with everything quiet when suddenly they were...