Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-09-13

MANILA, Sept. l3.-Rear Admiral
Dewey said yesterday he considered the
situation critical. 1t was understood
he had asked for an additional cruiser
and a battleship.
The Spauiards assert that Germany
will take a coaling station here and that
Spain will retain the remainder of the
islands.
The last Spanish garrisons at Ilocos
and Laguna nave surrendered and the
whole islana oil Luzon is IN the hands
of the insur, cents except at Manila and
Cavite.
Aguinaldo went to. Lelollos ON Fri
day He has announced his intention
of converting an assembly Of the Fill
panos ON Sept. 10, in order to decide
upon the policy to be adopted by the
insurgents.
The correspondent here of The Asso-
ciated Press has had all interview with
Agu;naldo, who said there were $1,000
insurgents armed with rifles. He added
he could raise 100000 men. Indeed, the
lnsurgent leader pointed out, the whole
population OF the Philippine islands was
willing to fight for their independence.
Continuing, Aguinaldo said he had
1900 military prisoners. including 5000
in the vicinity of Manila, besides civil
prisoners.
Later Aguinaldo said the provisional
government was now operating rs
provinces. He asserted that ON Aug. 2
they elected delegates, in numbers pro-
portionate to the population.
AS to the Americans, Aguinaldo re-
marked that he considered them as
brothers ana that 1.-The two sovereign
republics were allied against common
enemy"
When questioned as to whether the
future Filipino policy would be abso-
lutte independence, Aguinaldo excused
himself from replying, and asked what
America intends to do.
The correspondent being unable 20
answer this question. Aguinaldo con-
tinued:
eve have been fighting for independ-
ence for q long time. The natives who
profess to favor annexation are insin-
cere. 1t is merely ruse to ascertain
American views"
Asked if the Filipinos would object
to the retention of Manila, Aguinaldo
declined co answer.
Would the Filipinos object to Amer
leans retaining a coaling station, if rec
ognizing the independence of the islands
or establishing q temporary protector
ate over tnem?"
Aguinaldo again refused to answer.
Pending the conclusion of the assem-
bly,, Aguinaldo said he was confident
there would be no trouble between
America and the Filipinos.
Tho /, c11ronOt laa6ar dQpio1 hoxi,p
received a request from General Otis
and Rear Admiral Dewey to withdraw
his troops to prescribed distance from
Manila and Cavite and he declined to
discuss the effect of such a request.
The correspondent closely questioned
him about last Saturdays incident
when the Pennsylvania troops pro-
ceeded to establish a new outpost. The
Filipinos objected and nearly precipi-
tated hostilities, ordering the Ameri-
cans to withdraw in 20 minutes. They
issued ammunition and intercepted the
American reinforcements. Finally Gen
eral Hale ordered all the Pennsylva-
mans to advance and the rebels with
drew.
The local governor has explained that
the incident was a complete mistake,
and has repudiated his subordinate
action. Aguinaldo declared to this COR
respondent that the Filipino who made
the trouble merely pretended to be an
officer and is entirely unconnected with
the insurgent army. Aguinaldo com.
planned that the Spaniards were dis
seminating false reports for the pur-
pose of fonenting antagonism between
the Filipinos and the Americans.
The whole interview conveyed the
impression that Aguinaldo desires abso-
lutte independence, regards the mission
of the Americans here as accomplished,
and expects their withdrawal, ''just as
the French with Lafayette withdrew
after helping the Americans in the war
of independence. {! war of humanity. F"
Just now Aguinaldo maintains the
role of extreme friendship.