The Lamar register., 1898-07-27
TROUBLE AT MANILA.
AoulnALDo IS a DICTATOR.
He Procisims Martial Law, and Ia Likely
to Resist the Americana

Washington, July 22.-The follow
Ing dispatch waa given ont at the
adjutant generals Office this morn
ing:
Hong Kong, July .. Secretary of
the Navy, Washington: The follow
ing Is for the secretary OF war
through the adjutant general. AguI-
naldo has declared a dictatorship and
martial law over all the island. The
people expect Independence. recon-
mend the use OF Chinese ponies for
our caVulry, ANDERSON.
Commanding"
II is understood that American-bred
horses cannot stand the climate of
Aslatic countries. while the pony Of
china Is a hardy animal. and al
though very small is capable OF un-
dergoing great hardship,
General Andersoa's report from Ma
MIA Is regarded In administration cir
cies as notice that there are break
crs ahead, The news, while unpleas-
ant. was not wholly unexpected.
Reassured OF the friendly attitude
OF the Berlin government by the call
upon the President to-day by the
Gerinan ambassador TO the United
states the administrations only ap-
prehenslon OF complications in the
philippines arises from the lnexplica-
hie conduct Of Aguinaldo. the lnsur-
gent leader.
Although complying with the wishes
ot Rear Simirai Dewey in not max
ing mn attack upon the city OF Ma
Mia until the arrival OF large num-
Der OF American troops. the lnsurgent
leader Is apparently making desperate
efforts 10 create conditions in the
Islands which will neccssitate the
declaration OF their independence by
this government and following its ex-
ample by the remainder OF the nations
OF the world.
bne thing Is certain. Germany win
not recognize Aguinaido's govern
rnent. although II Is undoubtedly the
lie facto government outside OF Ma
Mia and Cavite. Neither VIII the
United States In any event. am
told. any action taken by Germany
VIII follow that taken by this govern.
ment. The lnsurgent forces. 10 bc
true. are In control of the greater part
OF the island OF Luzon. and Aguinal
do. by right of military occupation
has declared martial law within the
territory over which his forces have
control.
Upon the arrival OF Major General
Merritt within ten days nj Manila.
that officer win issue his proclamation
declaring the Philippine Islands tenn
poraTy dependencies OF the United
States and viii enforce martial law
TO such extent as may seem desirable
leaving the Spanish municipal author.
tiles In possession of such points as
they have governed and are capable
OF governing. Such action may re.
suit In an immediate clash with Agui.
nHldo, whose future course is mat
ter OF speculation.
Government officials point out thai
II IL had not been for the destruction
of the spanish fleet by Rear Admiral
Dewey's command and OF his landing
Of AguinHldo at Caylte with large
supply OF arms and ammunition the
insurgents would never have succeed
ed In their military operations to the
extent they have done.
So far as the policy OF the United
States toward the insurgents is con.
| ccrued the administration feels tina,
this Is a matter for future develop.
ment II has been determined thai
this government should contine Itself
to holding n coaling station upon the
expiration of the war. Qua ian partic-
ularly The fate OF the remainder OF
the islands VIII be determined when
peace negotiations are under way.
The fighting around Manila has
been more serious during the lasi
three days than at any time hereto
| fore. The Spanish have n strong out.
/ post at Santa Anna. east of the city
| which is now almost cut off from the
main lines. II the rebels can carry
/ this position they viii have the city
wholly invested. Fighting there Is
/ likely TO be continued for several days
! longer.