At Governor Wright’s request I got the report from the attorney-general before it was sent up and went over to the Malacañan, and the governor read the report and read most of the data that I submitted with the report, including your summary, and while he did not say much what he did say convinced me that there would be something doing if it were not on the eve of election, and in my opinion there will be things doing in Samar within thirty days.
I inclose herewith a copy of your summary, and also a copy of my report to the attorney-general. On the 18th instant I received your telegram to hold the completion of your summary until receipt of a letter mailed by you that day. I telegraphed you in reply that my report and your summary were placed in the hands of the attorney-general on the 12th instant. If there is any additional data in your letter mailed on the 13th I will submit it to the proper authorities.
For the lack of time, I will close, and write more next time.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Geo. R. Harvey,
Assistant Attorney-General.
Department of Justice, Philippine Islands,
Office of the Assistant Attorney-General,
for the Constabulary,
Manila, P. I., October 19, 1904.
My dear Judge Blount: Since mailing my letter to you of last Saturday I have found the copies of your summary on the situation in Samar and inclose two herewith, in accordance with my promise.
This week we have received some good news from Samar with reference to important captures and killings of Pulajans. I am not in touch with what is going on with reference to Samar, and can give you no information along that line. As I remember, the governor told me the other day when I was talking with him that one more company of scouts will be sent down right away.
I sincerely hope the situation is improving, and that you are getting along rapidly in disposing of the large docket before you. If there is not a very great improvement in the situation by the 9th of November, I think there will be a considerable movement of troops in Samar within thirty days. For the good of the government, I hope the situation will improve materially before that time. I would like to see them put the troops there right now. I am of the opinion that it would not affect the election a half-dozen votes, and it might save two or three or a half-dozen massacres and the destruction of much property.
With best wishes for your success in your work, and with regards to Mr. Block, I am,