New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
MANILA'S SHAMEFUL STORY
DETAILS OF THE SELL OUT TO SPAIN
BY THE INsURGENT LEADERS.
4 QUARREL AMONG THE REBEL CHIEFS OVER A
DIVISION OF THE sPons TIES THE
WHOLE NATTER UP.


San Francisco. May 16-Accordng to Hong
Kong papers brought In by the steamer Doric'
Admiral Dewey showed remarkable energy IN
preparng for his fight on Manila. AS soon as
ne received cable authorization he bought from
Shewan Tones & Co the steamers Zanro
and Nansham. For the former ne PAID tlo'Vo'
Both vessels were heavily laden to go 10 the
Caroline Islands. but Admiral Dewey stipulated
that they were to be unloaded In twenty-1our
hours and this done by working shifts all
the time. The same speed was shown by Ad-
miral Dewey In loading vessels with stores.
DEwEY's FLEET WAS IN FINE CONDITION.
The China Mail" of Hong Kong. Of April o.
saws that the American vessels In that haroor
are In superb condition and that Admiral
Dewey's foresight had provided them with every
thing in the way Of supplies that would be
needed 1t predicts that Dewey will have no
trouble in destroying the Spanish fleet, but 1t
says the chances are that the Spanish Admiral
will not give battle and that the city Will capitu-
late rather than endure bombardment. Ameri-
can officers are quoted as expressing the opinion
that the Governments desire is not to take pos
session OF the Philippines, but merely to hold
the Spanish vessels in check and protect Ameri-
can commerce
MANILA DEFENCES WERE STRENGTHENED.
THE Philippines News" 10 here of April II.
1t shows that Manila was in an uncertain con-
dition for on two occasions large bands Of IN
surgents succeeded In gaining an entrance TO
the city under a mistaken idea that the Ameri-
can warships had arrived. Shops were closed and
doors barred but the natives left when they
discovered their mistake. Great efforts were
made by the Spanish authorities to strengthen
the Notifications bu. they have only mounted
half q dozen six-inch guns in position. They
have also laid new mines in the harbor and got
out many torpedoes. Several miles OF cable
were bought Of a cable ship for mining pur-
poses Their stores. however. are said to be In
wretched condition. and the ammunition OF the
feet Is In bad order
American Consul Williams, on April 13, had
not left Manila, but he expected to go next day
He had warned all the American ships In the
harbor including the big ship r. r. Thomas, 10
leave. and they sailed at once. The Spanish
Governor General requested Consul Williams 10
stay in the city. and ne would guarantee his
safety at his own palace. but the Consul de-
elined. and turned over his office to the British
Consul. who agreed to look after American In
terests Outside the city about eight thousand
these. three thousand were troops who deserted
from the Spanish Army. 1t WAS feared by for
egn residents that when the American ships
appeared they would make an assault on the
city.
THE SELL OUT" TO SPAIN.
According 10 Hong Kong papers OF April 16.
Agunaldo. the ex-lesder Of the Manila nsur-
gents, refused to share with other rebel leaders
100000 paid by the Spanish Government for
their surrender and the delivery o: their arms
and ammunition to the Government. On April
Is. isabelle Artacho, of the insurgent lead
ers, secured an injunction from the Hong Kong
Supreme Court. rest aiming Agu.naldo from
withdrawing from the Hong Kong and Shanghai
Bank and the Bank of India 100000 OF funds
deposited TO his credit by the Spanish Govern
ment.
STORY OF THE SHAMEFUL BARGAIN.
In his petition Artacho tells the whole story
OF the shameful bargain made by the rebel lead
He says that the agreement was made and
signed in triplicate between the Governor-Gen-
eral and the insurgent leaders. by which $780,
600 to be paid 10 them for surrender. Half
this amount was paid to Agunaldo and others
at Manila, and distributed among officers
of the troops. The remainder will be sent 10
Hong Kong for distribution between Agunado
and thirty-fve leaders Of the insurgents.
THE MONEY NOW TIED Up
Artacho remained at Manila. and he produces
the cable dispatch showing that Aguiraldo re-
ceived the money and deposited 1t IN two banks.
Soon after Artacho left but since his arrival
IN Hong Kong he declares he has been unabla
10 get an interview with Agunaldo and make
him give an accounting. None Of the rebel
leaders have received a cent Of this large sum.
and Artacho declares that unless the Court in
terferes AguInaldo will draw the money and
appropriate II to his own On the heels OF
this came an order from the Spanish Govern
ment to the banks not TO pay money to any Of
the insurgents. This promises pretty COM
plication. out Of which the chances Of the rebel
leaders getting any coin is small