The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-08
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the Spaniards with whom they come in con-
tact A few days before the prisoners left
Cavite they were visited by Consul General
Williams, who brought a. large supply of
fruit, which he distributed among the
wounded. The poor fellows responded with
a hearty cheer. The correspondent of
Hong-Kong paper gave me the following
clipping:
From all sides hear kind words for Ad-
miral Dewey. / have talked with Britons,
Germans, F'renchmen, Japanese and Swiss,
and without exception they speak in high
est terms of him and his management of
the blockade. The cordial relations between
the Britishers and the Americans is most
marked, although nothing is being done in
violation of neutran.y Every British cap
tain in the port sWears by the admiral and
friendly calls are exchanged every day by
the officers. If the British and American
naval vessels were near together instead of
seven miles apart the same good-fellowship
would exist among their oTicers. The Ger
mans are now coming around under the in
huence of the admirals tact and firmnesS
and giving less cause for observations on
French and Japanese are very quiet.
AMERICAN INFLUENCE.
Much credit is given to the insurgents for
their manner of treating Spanish prisoners.
Without wishing to detract from their mer-
its, 1t is well to remember that Aguinaldo
owes very much of his success to Admiral
Dewey and the presence of the American
fleet. The Spaniards in prison or hospital
acknowledge openly that they feel safe, but
only so long as the American ships are in
the bay. They are indignant at the lying
and blood-curdling proclamations that have
been issued. Aguinaldo knows that but for
Admiral Dewey's support he would not have
met his phenomenal success, and he knows,
too, that the admiral will not allow any
cruelty. The health of the fleet permits
the surgeGSs TO attend to the wounded pris-
oners, anSr'to their praise be it said, they
are one and all jealous in the cause of hu-
mainly. Truly, the fleet has been fit and
noble representative of the great Republic,
and this is openly and gladly acknowledged
by every representative of the press whom
l, have met 1t deserves the more atten-
ton because the insurgents are not sowgentle
with the prisoners taken beyond the pres
ent limit of our influence. Only the other
day two priests were captured by some reb-
els and murdered after being mutilated. AS
/ said, this was beyond the reach of the
fleet. But the wealthy inhabitants, for
eigners and natives alike, will feel more Sc
cure when General Merritt and his army
arrive. They have no confidence whatever
in Aguinaldo or his friends, and fully ex-
pect that the city will be sacked
if it should be captured by = the
rebels. There is an intense desire to leave
the city before that dread event can take
place. Mr.. Walker, the British consul, has
been very active in alternating distress with
our admiral's hearty cooperation. The
consul sleeps on board of her Majesty's
Immortalite, but is found at his office dur
ing the day. The vice consul, Mr.. Rams
den, remains at Sangaloong, which is at
present point of contest between the reb-
els and the Spaniards. He maintains that
his quarters are not as quiet they used
to be, and / believe him.
In my supposed capacity of correspondent
for German paper 1 unable to look
for any intimacy with the leaders of the
insurgents. but / have met plenty of peo-
pie who are we'll acquainted with Aguinaldo,
and from what | have heard of him, to-
gether with his action / think that l am
able to make a fair estimate of the man.
The leader against SPANS abominable OPP
preston was DIR. Jose RIAL who paid for
his patriotism with his life. Aguinaldo sold
out, and. although he stipulated for favor
able terms for his followers, he proved that
he did not what became of them by
his efforts to secure the total Judas money
for himself. This debars him from any
claim Of being an honorable man. AS to his
abilities, they are those of a demagogue
Personally, he is brave, even to rashness
and he has the cunning that pertains to
men of his stamp. He held council of
Philippines at old Cavite for the purpose of
organizing a provisional government, but
appeared to submit when Consul General
Williams advised him to postpone the coun-
Gil for two months; yet almost Immediately
saf ri ha
at Old Cavite. where he read what pur-
Ported to be a decla alton of independence
and formally announced the formation of
provisional government. with General
Aguinaldo at the head, of course. Almost
simultaneously he declares openly that it is
his object and that of the insurgents to be-
come an integral part of the United States,
and that if any other power wants these
islands it will have to fight for them.
At the same time the hope is almost gem
eral that the United States will retain coa
troll of these rich islands. Almost all the
foreigners echo the wish. Almost, / said
because the Germans would prefer to ac-
quires the title themselves, but even the
Spaniards, who feel that this colony is lost
to them. hope that Uncle Sam will remain
master. The friar fraternity is pretty well
convinced that their rule is past.
BY the way when AguinaIdo saw how
easily the dreaded Spanish fleet was de-
stroyed by Dewey and his men, he desired
TO possess a navy of his own. Having ap-
pointed himself general why should ne not
be an admiral at the same time? Dewey
decided TO encourage this laudable ambition
and presented him with a schou he had
captured. about the smallest craft af1oat in
the bay. To the amusement of our sailors
AguinaIdo sailed up and down, defying the
Spaniards to run out. and calling them
names not very fattering to their self-es-
TEEN.
Gen. Don Emilio Aguinaldo FAM, die
tator and temporary President of a non
descript republic. has adopted a flag Know
ali men by these presents that if they see
bunting with three triangles. respectively,
in rcd, white and blue. on what is supposed
TO be white ground. due homage must De
rendered on penalty of mourning the dis
pleasure Of Aguinaldo the Great
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