The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-15

HONGKONG. Nov. 1.-THE Filipino jun-
Ia, representatives of Gen. Aguinaido and
the Filipino government here. have drawn
up what they designate IAN appeal to
President Mckinley and the American peo-
pie but what ia in reality rather In the
nature Of an arraignment OF American ac-
tions In the Philippines.
John Barrett formerly United States
minister 10 SIAM was asked by the junta
10 present the memorial 10 the United
States government and people Mr.. Bar
reit replied that while he could have no
official influence regarding the status Of
the matter he was satisfied that a doeu-
ment which represented the sentiments Of
the Fflipiuos would receive at the hands
OF the Americans all the consideration 1t
merited. The memorial says:
I'VE. the Hongkong representatives OF
our countrymen, appeal 20 the great and
good Judgment of President Mckinley and
the spirit OF fairness and business OF the
American people, as II IL always shown IN
their regard for the petitions OF the weak
and oppressed.
while the fate Of the islands Is still un-
decided and We arc doing all I'm our power
to prevent a conflict between the Americans
and Filipinos- awaiting patiently the con-
clusion of the Paris conference-we implore
the Intervention Of the president, support.
ed by Inc VIII OF the people TO end the
Sights shown cur leaders soldiers and peo-
pie by some of the American naval and mil.
ltary Officers, although we do no, wish to
wrong Admiral Dewey or Gen. Otis"
The memorial then AYERS that false re-
ports are spread broadcast. alleging that
the Filip!nos are responsible FOR the fric-
ton,' points out that the tension is greater
every day and any moment shot may be
fired by an irresponsible American or FIJI
ip!no soldier, leading to great boodshed,
and beseeches the United States to help the
junta control our own people by directing
American officers TO temper their offices
with friendship. justice and fairness"
From the commencement OF hos
tilities,' continues the memorial 'the
Ftilpsnos accedea to all American demands
but after hottllng up the Spaniards In Ma
Mia, the F1llpinos were completely ig-
nored when the Americans advanced and
thus deprived Of the fruits OF victory.
Now. after months OF campaigning the
Filipino troops have been ordered beyond
the suburbs. where they have no quarters
ana where supplies are difficult 10 obtain.
All our launches have been seized be-
cause Of foolish ruElors that we wonld at
tack the Americans. and when we asked
explanations were not even answered
The Spaniards. ~ late the enemies Of tho
Americans, have been shown every con-
siderat.cn. while the FYilpinos their
friends and allies. are often treated as enc
miles,
After asserting that the FSlipfnos uni
formly acted upon the advice Of the
Americans and were informally recognized
by them until Manila was captured. the
memorial goes on 20 say:
We can only attribute this sudden
change 20 orders from Washington to
American Officials az Manila 10 avoid COM
promising the American government by a
reception ~ the Filipinos or Their govern
rnent. The Americans are carrying otfs
these instructions literally. losing sight u
the former friendly Intercourse and assist
ance ard Of the ASSURANCES The American