September 27, 1942
I have accepted command of the Mindanao force in the field. As I am in the district I had better command rather than be mere
I have accepted command of the Mindanao force in the field. As I am in the district I had better command rather than be mere
McClish has done some organizing but has been taken in by some crooks from Bohol. He apparently has already moved against the wrong elements in
When President Roosevelt’s picture was shown, the audience clapped and cheered but when Hirohito’s picturewas flashed, no applause. The Japanese officers pounded the floor with
Believe there has been a very strong typhoon some place as the weather here is bad.
Both Tokyo and Manila have spent considerable time in their radio news broadcast telling about peaceful conditions in the Philippines; how the Filipinos are helping
Finally mutiny has broken out and threatens this whole crazy structure… Gador has assumed control of all the Philippines and is heading for trouble.
That is wonderful for it gives me a friend at court. He can explain the reason for many things that have been done.
[Smith] encoded a telegram for the South. He would not let Parsons read it so he left in huff… Parsons considers himself as C.O. of
Radio from Peralta or rather Abcede suggests that they might be considering an armistice which will make it that much tougher on us.
[Andrews] is violently anti-American, is largely responsible for Pendatun’s attitude. [Grimstead is] a stable and careful commander in a difficult area. [Khalil Khodir is a]
KGEI commented ‘Tozyo visit to the Islands will be restricted by the activities of the Filipino-American troops.’ This is one of the first official admissions
Briefly reports from Manila indicate that the politicians are trying to play the game,. Except for Aguino the others are still with us. Even Laurel
KAZ has named Villamor as C.O. 7th Mil. Dist. To try and bring into line the groups that are fighting. God help him. I would
[Melvin McCoy, Stephen Mellnik, William] They are a bit stir crazy, and apparently determined to continue on south.
The casa is the one place in the whole world in which it is almost a pleasure to be sick. The war seems so far
[Agent named Quizon] Looks most suspicious as tho he were reporting my movements and indicating the possibility of an early attack… [William Knortz] He was
[Suicide of William Lowry:] He was living and working too hard and 18 months of wartook their toll.
Unification of Negros is doubtful as Villamor is young, He is using unlimited promotion as a club to buy opposing leaders.
Little discourse with Morgan concerning his use of the rank ofColonel and issuance of orders to Cunanan of Siquijor.
Andrews is continuing his anti-American conversations. He had a long talk with Morgan and after a few drinks, the latter admitted that he was responsible
My soldiers run off with the greatest of ease. May they resist when necessary. …It is only natural, I suppose, to place yourself in the
Villamor gave WSK orders to send us no information except naval movements, and to relay our stuff south. Result we know nothing about changes in
Morgan apparently thought that I would be going to Australia and had left Bowler in command. He would then take over. His latent anti-American jealousy
[Re: Hugh Straughn] Tokyo radio is playing up the capture as that of the guerrilla leader of the Philippines. Jap like he was quoted ‘I
[Letter from Luis Morgan] setting forth grievances which are those of a spoiled child. He was not given the same treatment as others, etc.
Morgan aired his grievances to the assembled Provincial officials in Kolambugan and apparently consist largely of anti-Americanism and petty personal insults. It boils down to
[Met Luis Morgan] I did tell him exactly what I thot [sic] of his actions. He has authorized the burning of all houses occupied by
Queer this war. Monday morning 8:30 P.I. time in my nip shack on a Lanao hillside looking toward Mt. Melindong across the smooth blue bay.
Tate is Oc. Misamis doing some harassing and trying to clear up the mess made under Morgan’s orders… [Cabili to Morgan in Misamis Occidental] with
Morgan is whipped… Tate pulled away and left him out on a limb. The mutiny is done…Things are clicking so well that I almost expectant