The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-02
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Another Effort ID Have His Gov
eminent" Recognized.
HIS ENIssARY INTERVIEWED.
General Ale1sndrino Asserts That the
Filipino Army Can Hold Out Indef-
initely Against sixtyThousand ofOur
Soldiers, and Gives Reasons.

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Soldiers. and Gives Reasons.
Manila, Oct. 2.-Aguinaldo's third
attempt to shift his difficulties into
the field Of diplomacy Is q repetition
Of the other one or two. with an impos-
siblesendeavor to obtain some sort OF
recognition Of his so-called govern
ment.
The Filipino conveys had an hours
conference with General Otis yesterday
morning. They brought from Agui-
naldo message that he desired peace
and wished to send civilian govern
mental commission to discuss the ques-
ton. General Otis replied that It was
impossible for him to recognize Agui-
naldo's government in that way.
They presented letter from Agui-
naldo as president Of the r-public."
which was largely repetition OF MIS-
recent appeals for recognition. Cen
eral Otis informed them that, while
he was willing to correspond with
Aguinaldo as general Of the insurgent
forces, he must positively decline to
recognize his as president Of the civil
government.
Another conference will be held to-
day. The Filipinos will remain two
or three days. Their movements are
quite unrestricted, but they are under
the constant chaperonage Of Captain
johnson. Of the Sixteenth infantry.
Yesterday they visited tue hospitals
and distributed money among the
wounded Filipinos, after which they
they made calls and received visitors
at their hotel.
Natives in their Sunday clothing
thronged the plaza in front of the
hotel all day, stretching their necks to-
wards the windows for a glimpse Of
the snowy uniforms OF the ENJOYS.
The assemblage finally increased to a
thousand people. When the ENJOYS
emerged for an afternoon drive the ma
tives removed their hats defersntially,
and a crowd, In vehicles or on foot,
followed the carriage through the
streets.
1--WE desired peace. but peace with
independence and honor" said General
Alejardrino, while conversing with q
press representative. He impressed one
as dignifled and dispassionate and as
a keen man of the world He was edu-
Gated in Europe and designed the re-
markable entertainments from Manila
to Tarlac. While reticent concerning
his mission, his conversation throwns
an interesting light on the Filipino
view of the American attitude.
How long can the Filipino army and
people Withstand $4,000 American
49, ~%ox ~
the press.
Fighting in our way, we can main
tain a state Of war and the necessity
for a large army Of occupation in
definitely. You Americans are holding
a few miles around Manila, narrow
line of railroad to Angeles and circle .
of country around San Fernando. But
you are ignorant Of the resources of
Luzon. We hold the immense, rich,
productive northern country, from
which to draw. Our people contribute
the money and food which maintain
our army. and this is done at a min
imum of cost.
at is an interesting question what
the cost to the American people is OF
maintaining the American troops in
the Philippines. We do not, Of course,
know the amount, but 1t must be ex-
cessive. We perceive what an Ameri-
can soldier requires in this climate.
On the other hand. Filipino exists
with a handful of rice and pair of
linen trousers. We do not have to pay
our soldiers, and can practically hold
up their wages as long as we desire.
Even without our present supply OF
arms and ammunition we could keep
your army occupied for years.
with an expense that grows daily,
how long will your people stand 1t?
The Filipino people do not wish to
continue the fighting. We have no
army contractors. We have no bust
ness men making profits from the
of our army. There is
nothing in it for us, nor are our sal
aries large enough to keep us fight
ing for money and position"
Discussing the question of recog-
milton by the United States of the So
called Filipino government, General
Alejandrino said: 1.-THE freedom of
the American prisoners who have just
been turned over to you was decreed
by the Filipino congress. Your gov
eminent has accepted them. 1t will
doubtless accept any others that our
government may be free" General Ale
jandrino referred to IA prisoners who
were released Saturday.
He inquired concerning the percent
age of sick American troops, and when
informed said he considered it small,
He asked number of questions in
iicating a hope of anti-imperialst ac-
ton by the United States congress,
and inquired what would be the effect
on the national policy If congress
should declare itself opposed to the
of the war, and whether
anti-imperialist sentiment was grow
Ing in the United States.
Several inquiries he made also re-
garding the nature and effect Of Joint
resolution Of congress.