The Springfield herald., 1898-07-29
TROUBLE AT MANILA.
AoulNALDo is A DICTATOR.
He Proclaims Martial Law, and Is Likely
to Resist the Americana.

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 ndjutant general: Agui-
naldo has declared Il 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
Asiatic countries, while the pony of
China is a 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
ers 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 inexplica-
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-
ber Of American troops. the insurgent
leader is apparently making desperate
efforts to create conditions in the
islands which will necessitate the
declaration of their independence by
this government and following its eX-
ample by the remainder of the nations
of the world.
one thing is certain. Germany will
not recognize Aguinaldo's govern
ment, although it is undoubtedly the
de facto government outside of Ma
Mia and Cavite. Neither will the
United States. In any event. / am
told. any action taken by Germany
will follow that taken by this govern
ment. The insurgent forces. to be
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 Mt 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 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-
oil f,,t,, IL,
ter of speculation.
Government officials point out that
If it had not been for the destruction
of the Spanish fleet by Rear Admiral
Dewey's command and of his landing
of Aguinaldo Mt 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 is CON
cerned the administration feels that
| this is n matter for future develop
ment. 1t has been determined that
| this government should contine itself
to holding coaling 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 n strong out
pest at Santa Anna, east of the city.
which is now almost cut off from the
main lines. If the rebels can carry
this position they will have the city
wholly invested. Fighting there is
likely to be continued for several days
longer.