The silver lance., 1898-08-12
MORE ENCOURAGING.
AouiNALDo IN BETTER HUMoR.
He Asks That His Troops May March
Through Manila After It Il Captured
--Ressnts Americ an Aspersions.

New York, Aug 5.-A Journal spe-
cial from Manila, dated July Both,
says:
Aguinaldo, the insurgent chief, is
becoming more friendly TO the Ameri-
cans.
He has made two propositions to
General Merritt which may solve the
insurgent problem in manner highiy
advantageous to the United States.
In the first place he asks the com
mander-in-chief of the American lana
, forces to permit the rebel troops 10
march through the streets OF Mania
when the city surrenders.
General Merritt appears inclined TO
consent to this 1t would crafty the
vanity of the natives TO let them in
dulge in what will seem to them a
! triumphant march as victors through
the capital city of the enemy they
| have been combating and besleg1ng
since the whipping OF MonteJos meet.
At the same time the native troops
! being thus arrayed in line and under
direct orders, may he more easily CON
trolIed and prevented from excesses.
In the second place Aguinaldo sug-
gests the formation of Philippine regl-
ments, with American officers. This
is considered highly important prop
osition. possible key to the whoie
situation throughout the islands
The native troops would thus he
constantly under the eyes and direct
orders of our men.
The American troops now occupy
the trenches in front of Malate,
suburb of Manila. which were CON
struofed by Aguinaldo. The rebels
withdrew to let our men take their
places close to the Spanish lines The
Astor battery, supported by a battai-
ion of the Third infantry. is now III
position at the front. its guns being
planted within n thousand yards OF
the Spanish lines.
Fathers Dougherty and Mckinnon-
the former being on Merritrs stan
have gone to Manila to have an infer-
view with Archbishop Nozaleda OF 'ne
| archdiocese of the Philippines, and to
point out to him the futility Of resist
ance to the American troops.
Hong Kong. Aug. 5.-The following
has lust been received by United
States Consul General Wildman:
"Cayitc, Philippine Islands. July 30
IL have read that | am getting tlt
..big head" and not behaving as
promised you In reply l ask, VIII,
should America expect me TO Outline
my policy, present anu iu'"i'' .h'
fight blindIy for her interests whei
America will not be frank, Tell mi
, this. Am l fighting for annexation
r protection or independence? 1t is TO
America to say. not me. can taxi
Manila, as ! have defeated the span
iards everywhere, but what would ID
q the use. If America takes Manila
: can save my men and arms for wha
the future has in store for me. Now
good friends, believe me, ] am no
qalcefsRsalsr efRal 81 yoIT f pt55bie 5ffireS4
2 you. AGUINALDO."
London. Aug. G.-The Hong Kon,
correspondent of the Daily Mail says
"rhe prospect of America abandon
ing the Philippines has well nigl
brougt on n panic. The insurgent lead
ers are greatly dissatisfied with th'
i Americans and British here. Mr.. Wild
man, the United Stats consul. has re
piled to Aguinaldo as follows:
Trust to the honor and justice o
the United States and let nothing in
terfere with the first task of throwing
of the Spanish yoke. | believe in you
and do not disappoint me-"