Aguinaldo had defeated the best of the Spanish generals (Ernesto de Aguirre in the Battle of Imus, September 3, 1896; Ramon Blanco in the Battle of Binakayan, November 9-11; and Antonio Zaballa in the Battle of Anabu, February 1897) in fair combat, giving him the reputation of Indio conqueror of the Spanish conquistadores.
Pangsiyam - Ayon kay Emilio Aguinaldo noong mga sumunod na araw na lamang niya nalaman na pinatay si Andres Bonifacio at sinabi rin niya na noong sumunod na araw lamang niya nalaman na pinatay si Antonio Luna. Magkaparehong pahayag sa dalawang magkaibang krimen.