used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading So the conference practically amounted to nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
a person who is in charge
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
to come or go into
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
FilipinosnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/
plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
Isidro
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From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
and nothing more
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
Lawton's
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From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
LunanounUS /ˈluːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
MacArthurnounUS /məˈkɑːrθər/
United States general who served as chief of staff and commanded Allied forces in the South Pacific during World War II; he accepted the surrender of Japan (1880-1964)
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
march in a procession
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So the conference practically amounted to nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
and nothing more
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading So the conference practically amounted to nothing.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
express the need or desire for
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
San
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From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And while this was taking place, General Hale began to move eastward to join General Lawton's command on its march toward San Isidro.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
except if; if not
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The Filipinos wanted their freedom, but events had now so shaped themselves that absolute freedom for them appeared to be out of the question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But our leaders knew only too well what delay meant, and refused to enter into any compact unless the natives first threw down their arms.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEWS FROM HOME It was evident that the majority of the insurgents had now had enough of fighting, for while the engagement just mentioned was taking place, General Luna of the Filipinos sent forward his chief of staff to General MacArthur, with a request that hostilities cease, pending a conference of Americans and Filipinos looking toward a settlement of existing difficulties.
