New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-01

tH' Vdl' OF January 10, has been received this
once IT contains an interesting account OF the
posting and distribution January IL and "a Of
circular urging the American soldiers refuse
10 serve against the Filpinos, or 10 assist in hold
ing the Islands for the United States II is probable
tnat the native who composed II congratulated him
self warmly upon his clever scheme 10 stir up
mutny among the Yankees: and the literary pro-
duction which he evolved is certainly a Die
effort. though II seem 70 the author 10 have
fallen short OF his expectations ne views it in
the light Of the happenings OF February and :.
Here is the document:
TO MY COUNTRYMEN THE AMERICANS.
s we all TX know that the PhRDine people colony Of
MS rebellion in 1896 and continuing last year IN
which they succeeded TO destroy the Spanish En-
piie and constituted a Revolutionary Government
under the Presidency Of General Emilio Aguinaldo.
MIN unhes tating obedience hCmmage and respect
evident syn that the Philippine people have al
their unity necessary for governing THEMSELVES in
our respected Government has declared the VAR
against Spain, hut not against Philippines, Cubans
was sent here to destroy the Spanish Navy but not
for the sake Of conquesting the colony. noble
After this. Admiral Dewey sent FOR Genoa;
Aguinaldo in Hcngkong through the cruiser Hueh
Mc'uHuck arriving In these stands me IFtn o
May last ia The conference Which me two cniei
had Admiral Dewey asked Genera Agulnaldo u
ne could continue the revolution IN me fmhpPHifS,
adding that have come here 10 llbeIaie me
I luAllluos from we SpdudiH- anu WIN tli'
thanked ana reques' % the Admira! 70 aid him IN
ne n4l ptepated IN 80 * Hg b orne,or here for
/ arrived soon. the "Wngfoo' brought the arms
which were used 70 hsht against the Soan.qIds on
surrender here 10 Luzon and in other Islands also
RICH COMMANDERS. POOR SOLDIERS.
since the mentioned conference Aguinaldo never
ceased to proclaim before he PhlHinos that We.
o,cfnnfn is tsf and WORTHY Of admiration for
rs dneral.ty ana prudence deducted from the wor's
Of Admiral Dewey: Blu SOC hat our Admiral has
changed his conduct, Influenced by other commani-
"rs g 10 see in the yrsen rcnes OF Iae thlppnes
moln OF gold: this IS the cause Why they nave
asked for more forces AS you All know are comns
II seems then that they intend retaining ;hose
islands rich colony. know You all dear COM
patriots hat before succeeding such project great
hloodshed VIII take pace, rsp' ANY - you so
dicfs. WHO ignore the 'hokns, depth Of III" reign
In other part. although It he ordered by orr gov
eminent tho retention Of the Islands We oush not
not 20 f,fI me frank and noble promise. ma 2 to
General Asuina DO by our Admlrah oe1la tIar
commanders are getting rich. a. an one many
i n IN ~ ne soIdier. mis- nerha1s nav
be the reason Of their mention to proons me VT
unite dear comrades to make common protest
10 our commander against their desire In retaining
the Pntiopne Island. or at Least We sh9 on 90
let them know Of our diNsu,t-in ne Ga-e tney
should order Us 70 fght. We ought 10 obey but nrng
in The air so as when ne Philipinos see II they
V0ill do for think You. fNdf II We d''
that life once lost II is never again recovered.
apart. that We have no reason in this new enter
prise of our commanders.
We should give inmediaty 70 the Philippines
arms Cor. We know that hey have treated her
Spanish prisoners very gentlemany and human
itarv-B Being Prisoners. W. observe our lives not
the justice Of tho PHILIPPINES for should We reflect
li'te. Won world find that hey are hghting TO- le
pendence against Enrland
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
Remember dear comrades and never forget these
42 6 T4S 81 9RT TbcS s the ame as 10
saw THE PHILIPPINES FOR THE PHILIPPI:
Nos. II We 50 act We would increase the glory OF
ha! saai do in retaining the h. Philippines ,
| haoit and work in our immense country? o.. .ro.,
the t-ri,ed states that 70 arrive in them months
INVITATION Is neoessary? Let US for momen, aG
c,te our nehc b,.,o-v Win The back reproach Of
F;T5EC.T@rI0HFRs OF OPPREssED PE6pLE.
No We should not onnre's more I'M, PripPbno
would only spot orr good and fine constitution. our
government and our ne gSlned ions agot an1
! Of some ~ orr commanders.
Az APPEAL TO NATIONAL HONOR"
M MS 60 united my dear comrades TO s, qeleSo
let 1s NOT obey ne orders % light the Phipinos
who are united and have sufficient civilization 70
notorious 70 al he foreigners residing here ia -
Philippines besides. W So now hat there 49,
orc fi.A '1il''I' ll ~ I'Nfl inc ~
lh'7 , , corten,r.tted here let Il. not
'm o5 ,blse ts,snds o. herWise every
pf ..o hos or Of philippines boy the Americans
/ bot. being brave men who ought 70 De orothers
BE- roy believe what foreign newsPspers LAY I thst
triug is nor true. f. is only caiumn. OF lnoser
Ter riches the same as what Genera Nerr.LJ d,d
in Prs ard what The spanards ana lrfTs , SS
world We can freely state the contrary 20 orr I
turner W. can affirm that the Philippines can be
counted In the concert Of the clyhZod nations 10.
,I,na1io not only iere in Iuzon. but also in the
Vlsayas island. all united and ooeNne me govern
is possible that when commander (i1g , know
about Ills present document th,y %3 p IN
tieate and prosecute M and % pronlot you a.
5.-cer Who So hail conduct himself he may per
TO ne promoted and be r.cn at the cost OF me ne
and blood of ne poor soldiers my eountrymen, ana
against the reason. this is why. / being opposite
10 such an unlawful sacrifice. have declced 10 pgn-
as VIII as me remedies to avoid them. though II
nv, crer nv fe ~ they ind mo out huf rather
.iie as long ms YOU live and do not commit me III,
tl>.ice which our commanders intend 70 20 10 inc
oar aomiuanders can also acusse me Of attempt
ing Co. d.shouor our nation y ne eyes ~ m. o'net ne.
Powers hy the publishing of ihis document 90 not
.,. &C., FOR Il IS practical n those same nations
tn.- when ther king or Presidents wish Ia con-
Without tae previous krow'dgo q me people, men
who are loy rs ~ justice 1.a oi ne i G1 one
o3i.to1 w. rrev.nt the trampng OF the rights and
the human bloodshed
FRIENDLY FILIPGNOS DENOUNCED
IN concluson tell YOU that 7 fear very much
tho. phfiauinos who are pretending 70 d annex
i.r-ts and enlist m our tines 10 make arms against
,1.ir country and compatrots. almost have the
..-it. that they deceive and thay only intend 70
l.rov our projects. more they want ~ exploit our
MOI - and what Is worst they want 70 get our
arms -.
i've on he alert. dear comrades. agalnst such
~ flirinO. so TO prevent their betraYlng us as
ne, ala 10 tho Spauiards who also gave them
money and arms using those arms afterwards 10
cause the Spaniards great loss
b. on the alert against those sordid follows
and al the least movement Kill them without
.-,o-cv and cor~idera ton for they worst than
Oh. Philippines who IN front Of us nohly defend their
iu-' cause
q, I'D son will know 'ater only remember the two