The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-11-15
EXHIBITING NIRNE.
suspinO Joa,a Astss Asn'ss, Dewey an
uenssai Otis

Filipino Juata Astes ASm'ss' Dewey aad
uensFai Oti'
Hong Kong. Nov. 1.-THE Filipino jun
ia. reports Of Gen. : lEuinaldo and the
Filipino government he.e, have drawn up.
what tho designate "aa appeal 20 Presl-
dent Mckinley and the American poo-
pie" but what IS, in reality, rather IN the
nature Of an arraignment Of American sc-
tionn in the Philippines
John Barrett formerly U1itod States
minister to Sim. was -ec b. theJun-
Ia to present the memoris, T. the United
States government and people. Mr.. Bar
rott replied that while he could have no
official influence regarding the statue OF
the matter. he was satisfied that docu-
ment which represented the sentiments OF
the Fnipinos would receive at the hands
OF the Americans all the consideration It
merited.
The memorial says:
we. the Hong Kong representative OF
our eountrymen. appeal to the great and
good Judgment OF President Mckinley
and the spirit y fairness and justness OF
the American peoll as It Is always SHOWN
in their regard for the petitions Of the
weak and oppressed.
HINT OF A CONFLICT.
while the fact Of the islands is stll
undecided and we are doing all in our
power to prevent a conflict between tho
Americans and Fnipinos-awaiting patient
ly the conclusion OF the Paris conference
VIC imp ore the Intervention OF tho Presi-
dent supported by the will Of the people.
70 end the sights shown our leaders, SOL
diers and people by some OF the American
military and naval officers, although we
do not wish to wrong Admiral Dewey or
Gen. Otis"
The memorial then AYERS that False re-
ports are spread broadcast alleging that
the Filipinos are responsible for all the
friction" points out that the tension is
greater every day. and every moment a
shot may DO fred by an irresponsible
American or Filipino soldier leading to
great bloodshed, and beseeches the United
States to help the junta to control our
own people by directing American officials
at Manila to temper their actions with
friendship. justice and fairness"
From tho commencement OF the hosti-
lities," continues the memorial. "Fnlpino
scceded to all the American requests,
but after bolting up the spaniards IN Ma
Mia, the Filipinos were completely ignor-
ed when the Americans advanced. and
thus deprived OF the fruits OF victory.
Now. after months OF campaign, the
Filipinos troops have been ordered beyond
the suburbs. where they have no quar-
ters and where supplies are difficult TO
obtain. All our launches have heen seized
because Of foolish rumors that we would
attack the Americans, ana when we asked
explanations we were not even answered
The spaniards. OF lato the enemies OF the
Americans, have been shown every consId-
GRAFTON. while the Fnipinos. their FRIENDS
and allies, are often tree ed as enemies"
After asserting that Fiiplnos Uniform
y acted upon tho advlco e the Americans
and were informally recognized by them
until Manila was captured me memorial
goes on to say;
DON'T LIKE OUR CAUTION.
we can only attribute this sudden
change to orders from Washington TO
american officials at Manila 20 avoid COM
promising the American government by a
recognition OF the Filipinos or their gov
ernment. The Americans are carrying out
these Instructions literally, losing sight
Of the former friendly intercourse and as
sistancs and OF the assurances the Ameri-
can officials gave Gen. Aguinaldo. which
he communicated 10 his followers
After emphasizing the juntas absolute
confidence in President Mckinley and the
people Of the great republic" stating that,
our protests are not prompted by ami
mostly, but arc directed against eondi-
tions existing nt Manila ana not against
the American government" aeknowledg-
Ing our gratitude 90 American arms for
destroying the Spanish power In the Phil
ippines." and expressing "a hope that the
islands are not to be returned to Spain"
the memorial concludes:
We await the arbltrament Of the peace
commission with even greater interest
than tho Americans, because # concerns
our land. our happiness and our freedom
In the meantime We shall pray FOR peace
and perfect understanding with the Ameri-
cans."
From Nsio zeaiaHd.