The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08
ANNEXATION MEETINGS.
Three AssembIaees in Chicago lndorse Nc.
Kinley'S Administration.
MASSACRE IN MANILA WAS CONTEMPLATED
An Alleged order to XIII All Ameri-
cans Read ms n Justification
of Imperialism.


proval Of the policy of the adminstra-
tion with reference to the Phillppine
islands and protest against the sentiments
expressed last Sunday at the "Anti-E x-
pansion" meeting in Central Music nan.
Todays meetings were held in the Audit
torium. central Music hall and the First
Methodist church. and in spite of the IN
clement weather the attendance was
probably 10000. The presiding officers OF
the three meetings we're Judge Ci'ver H.
Horton. ex-Judge John Barton Payne and
Thomas b. Bryan
Al the Auditorium meeting. as at the
other two meetings. the mention OF Fresl-
dent Mckinley or Admiral Dewey brought
forth thunders OF applause.
The speakers at the Auditorium were
William Dudley Foulke of Indiana, Bishop
Samuel Fallows. Congressman Jonathan
p Dolliver OF Iowa, encouragement
George e. Adams, Judge Richard S. Tut
ill and Rev DR.. P. S. Henson.
Most of these also spoke at the other
meetings
Resolutions we're read and adopted unan-
imously indorsing the administration at
all the meetings
The resolutions adopted in part are as
follows:
Eve declare our belief in the high
honor and just action of our army and
navy In the Philippine islands We be-
lieve that our government has taken every
step that it should take to secure peate
ana order. we believe that the admins
tration. representing the government, has
highly and fully discharged its da,y in the
premises. We consider it our part 10 share
the burdens Of our government rather than
to embarass its efforts and thus prolong
the conflict of arms.
1--WE know that at this very hour our
soldiers in arms are face to face with an
armed foe and until close of hostilites
we know only our country, its army and
navy, and its executive. We pledge 10
them while our flag shall be in battle our
unfaltering support.
we. as Americans. take pride in the
achievements OF our army and navy Both
IN the war with Spain and in the present
military operations in the island of Luz0n.
The cause fer which they have fought was
and Is a just one They are now lighting
for the security of the lives OF peaceahle
non combatants throughout the archipela
go, and in just reprisal for an unprovoked
attack. We believe that the sending of
seditious appeals to the American troops
engaged in hostilities Is an act of treason
able character and that every appeal 10
them to abandon their colors or disre gard |
their duty as soldiers merits the lasting |
condemnation of every patriot
The government of the United Stares
should be. and we hope 1t will be, true 10
its principles on all questions that may
arise in the future in our relationship with |
the people OF the Philippine islanls, We |
regard the great issue OF the nour 10 be |
the success of our country in the per- |
Torrance OF the dutv which 1t owes 10 |
civilization Until this Is assured-until |
armed instruction has ceased--ws have /
no terms to offer but the American terms /
Of unconditional surrender"
Letters Of regret were read from Judge
Lambert Tree, Rev. DR., Lyman Abbott |
and DR.. f. Benjamin Andrews
In connection with DR., Abbotts letter
Of regret, Judge Horton, the chairman of (
the meeting, read the following copy of a |
proclamation issued by Agulnaldo Copy
Of cablegram received in cipher:
Received 1886 p m
Adjutant General. Washington.
Manila, February 81, lS99.--Following
Issued by an important officer Of insur-
gent government at Malolos February IL
1888 for execution during that evening
and night in this city
tSigned,) otis
l. You will so dispose that at 8 o'clock
at night the individuals of the territorial
militia at your order will be found united
In all OF the streets at San Pedro. armed
with their bolos and revolvers or guns and
ammunition, II convenient.
Filipino families only will he re-
spected they should not be molested hut
all other individuals of whatever race they
may be, will be exterminated without
sppIisemen'; compassion after the ex-
termination OF the army of occupation,
8. The defenders Of the Philjppines .,
your command will attack the pnsrd -.
bllload and liberate the prisoners and
presidiaros, and this accomplished thew
VIII be armed. saying to them BROTHERS
we must avenge ourselves on the Amer. 4
lcans and exterminate them that we may
take our revenge for the infamy and
treaenery which they have committed
upon us; nave no compassion upon them
a gu, win vigor; all Filipinos. en- masse
pendence!" 'P'"o 'nue-
o. me order, which will be followed in
me lr attack will be; The sharpshooters Of
l ohdo and Santa Ana will begin attacls
lom without and these shots will he the
S ns Tor the militia of Trozo, Binoldo
Qulapo ana sampolcc TO go out into tbe
r.Ieet ana do their duty. Those Of
! ON 'e, ,Ia ana Malate, Santa Cruz and
p g. n'suel VIII not start out until 70 ,
unless they see that their COM
'anions need assistance. {
0, me militia OF Toudo Will star. an,
= clock in the morning. II all d tbeir !
iuty our revenge will be complete proth !
.rs' europe contemplates us We ~,
low 10 die as men, shedding our HOOD ~ J
license OF the liberty of our co,,ntr,'
Death 70 the 'yrants. War without o,ar
et 70 the false Americans who have d..
'enea u.s. Either Independence or dootb
~. Inc Following was DR.. Andrews IaSer
am one OF those who believe tbat ~ 7
,ii. nag Will, without change IN its 4
i.s.sric creed of liberty, soon Nv over :
very one Of the Philippine Islands ma :
never VIII be hauled down in an,
nra ana mat all the Fillpinos will he
ed blessing. 40 an uhqull- y
nese views, of course are daha,at,,. Il
W .ouehing the Nations Immediate d,,,,, r
slvas Islands, to the Filipinos them. IL
ives, 70 foreign residents there and ~ u
:, mankind Interested in the philInnirs q
= TRADE ! hold there shonld
al no ainerence OF opinion. The simnia
7 e ~ l's. Is that the Philippine islands are
IN ,.is moment as truly United States fer
w. as Illinois. The president must 40
49, s'nnost 70 create civil order there or
' ,a MS official oath
Is aga.. toyal citizen, | heartily approve
bo,, snurIs. Our brave army aud navy
a,,s. ne reinforced If necessary and an.
an sssu 70 press forward. All the eiti.
D., III an me soldier in me rises in nro.
F0t Nnen i hear annn.t. = tfS7