Evening star., 1898-12-24
APPEAL FROM FILIPINOS.
They Urge Recognition of Their In
IeDenIence.

Two letters from Filipinos in London
touching the proposed annexation of the
Philippine Islands have been received by
Senator Hale The first letter Is from
Agoncilo, the Filipino representative, who
came to Washington in behalf of Aguinal-
dos interests. and later went to Paris with
the hope of influencing the peace commits
sioners. The letter says:
LONDON, December 10, 1898.
To the Honorable Eugene Hale:
Sir: The opening of the present session of
the American Senate Will put you in a po-
stion to influence the just and good under
standing between the American and Filipi-
no nations, and L beg you to help my efforts
to this end. The free citizens and senators
of the United States of America cannot fol-
low the steps of the monarchcaI countries,
whose Institutions are based on force and
oppression, the only form adequate to a
colony or possession; but they are expected
to contribute to the realization in history of
the great principle of submitting the gov
ernment of every country 20 The wish OF the
inhabitants thereof, under the form adopted
by your republic. Freedom, suffrage and
independent self-government are TIE o.2ly
basis of an ordained state i'll the present
times.
Like America, the Philippines viii grow
prosperous and happy, if, instead of sowing
oppression and milltartsm and their inev;ta~
BILE consequences, war and disorder the
Senate of the United States complying with
the expectation of my countrymen, and the
formal promises made before the war by all
the representatives in the far east of the
American administration, will recognize the
independence of the Philippines and pro-
claim the everlasting friendship and aIli-
ance of our two countries, Joined by their
common sentiments, created In the field of
honor, combating as comrades for justice
and humanity.
Do. pray, help the Filipinos to obtain
their noble aspirations
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opportunity and will not fail to personally
offer you the assurance of my respect and
high consideration. 1 am, sir, your most
Obedient servant. FELIPE AGONCILLO.
The Second Letter.
The second Of these letters reads as fol-
lows:
LONDON, December 13, 1895.
Senator Eugene Hale Capitol, Washington:
Sir: We have addressed to Mr.. George
+. Hoar, United States senator for Massa-
chusetts, the following cable:
"Filipinos everywhere congratulate and
thank you. Hale and Vest for noble ef-
forts against military rule, colonial expan-
sion. We want American alliance, citizen
ship, not subjugation. Pray you oppose
military occupation.
PHILIPPINE COMMITTEE, LONDON
We beg TO confirm the foregoing request
and pray you to complete your noble task
by opposing military occupation Of the is
lands by the American army.
General Aguinaldo has established in the
Philippines a regular and orderly civil and
military administration, and everybody
there approves of and obeys his commands
and those of his authorities. Life, property
and the legitimate rights of all are respect
ed. Order prevails everywhere under his
government
The American officers, military and naval
in Manila and Cavite maintain a regular
connection, such is required by the
comfy Of nations, with the recognized au