The state herald., 1898-07-29
TROUBLE AT MANILA.
AoulNALDo IS a DICTATOR.
He Proclaim Martial Law, and Is Likely
to Resist the Americans.

Washington. July 22.-The follow
Ing dispatch was given out Mt the
adjutant generals office this morn
ing:
Hong Kong, July 22.-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. l recon-
mend the use of Chinese ponies for
our cavalry. ANDERSON,
commanding"
1t is understood that American bred
horses cannot stand the climate of
Asintic countries, while the pony of
China Is hardy animal, and al.
though very small is capable of un-
dergoing great hardship.
General Anderson's report from Ma
Mia is regarded In administration cir
cles as n 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
German ambassador to the United
States, the administrations only ap-
prehension of complications in the
philippines arises from the inexplca-
Bile conduct of Aguinaldo, the insur-
gent leader.
Although complying with the wishes
of Rear Admiral Dewey in not max
ing an attack upon the city of Ma
Mia until the arrival of large num-
per OF American troops. the insurgent
leader is apparently making desperate
efforts to create conditions in the
islands which will nccesstate the
declaration of their independence by
this government ana following its ex-
ample by the remainder of the nations
of the world.
One thing is certain. Germany will
not recognize Aguinaldos govern
ment, although it is undoubtedly the
de facto government outside of Ma
Mia and Cayite. Neither will the
United States. In any event. | am
toiu, any action taken by Germany
VIII follow that taken by this govern
ment. The insurgent forces. to he
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 at Manila,
that officer will issue his proclamation
declaring the Philippine Islands tenn
porary dependencies of the United
States and will enforce martial law
to such extent ms 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-
nnldo. whose future course is n mat
ter OF speculation.
Government officials point out that
IL 1t had not been for the destruction
of the Spanish fleet by Rear Admiral
Dewey's command and OF his landing
OF Agulnaldo at Cavite 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 * CON
cerned the administration feels that
this Is n matter for future develop
mcnt. II has been determined that
this government should coniinc itself
to holding coallng station upon the
expiration OF the war, Guajan partic-
ularly. The fate OF the remainder OF
the Islands Will be determined when
peace negotiations are under way.
The fighting around Manila has
been more serious during the last
three days than at any time hereto
fore. The Spanish have strong out
post at Santa Anna. east of the city.
which Is now almost cut or from the
main lines II the rebels can carry
this position they VIII have the city
wholly invested. Fighting there is
likely 10 be continued FOR several days
longer.