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FILIPINO'S DEMANDS.
Agoncillo Again Seeks Recognition
by Uncle Sam.
Makes Another Plea for the Islanders
-Germany's Alleged unfriendly
Attitude - situation
Very Grave.


Washington, Jan. 25--In a communica.
tion 10 the secretary CT state Senior Dor
Felipe Agoncillo calls attention TO the fact
that on January II he addressed letter
90 him upon the question OF recognition.
forwarding with II memorandum demon
Btratfng that according TO all American
precedents. the Philippine republic was en-
titled to recognition. and In the same letter
invited the attention OF the secretary TO
the present strained conditions at Manila.
whore overzeal on either side might create
a condition resulting In grievous loss OF Ire.
and urging the necessity OF an early ana
frank communication between the repre-
sentatlves OF the two countries. lie FUR
Their calls attention TO the fact that since
his letter was written the very circum-
stances he feared have brought the TWO
countries TO the edge OF war. and says that
the language used by him was 50 prophetic
that subsequent facts have amply JUSTIFIED
its employment.
Grave Conditions.
lie now desires 10 call the attention or
the secretary TO certain conditions which,
tn his opinion. require immediate allevia-
ton. There are, he says, at the present
time 10000 American troops at Manila con-
trolling n population OF about 100000
number Of war vessels are stationed In the
harbor, and many other American men-ot-
war and transports are to be found with
In the archipelago. although the actuRl pos
session OF the American troops extends
over not 20 exceed i43 square miles out OF
more than 100000 Despite the enormous
forces now In this extremely circumscrihed
area, we are Informed through the public
prints that other vessels OF war have been
ordered from distant parts OF tho globe 10
reinforce those now among the Islands IN
question, while few days ago a transport
sailed from New York city. carrying about
1900 soldiers and having Manila as It's des-
tlnatlon. and as we are further Informed reg
fmcnis OF troops are under orders 10 proceed
by way OF San Francisco 90 the Philippines.
The public prints inform Va, also. that an
attack Is contemplated upon the Philippine
islands. the islands TO be taken I'm detail
The smaller ones first, the larger ones block
AIDED. 80 that they may not assist those hrst
attacked" lie says that II Is naturally the
Impression OF his government and people
that these warlike preparations indicate
existing or immediate military operations
in the orient. and they readily conceive
tina II must be contemplated that such op-
erations are 10 he levelled AT the existing
government OF the Philippines.
No Need Of wnriiIsc Activity.
As TO the representation OF the Phillip
pine government he continues; 81 hesitate
10 rive q decision to this idea. for I cannot
believe that there is any present or future
difficulty between tho American and Phil
ippine governments iustifying warlikc ac-
IlAltlaNs anu IN "A believer III TIC humanity
OF the American people. refuse TO acquiesce
in the idea that America designs war upon
the Philippine islands" lie nonts ont the
fact that but lately the United States and the
Philippine government have been assocl-
atCd IN conflict against a common enemy.
tho United States accomplishing its pur-
pose by the expulsion OF Spain from the
West Indies. while tho desire OF the Phil
ippine republic has been practically at
sained by the almost complete expulsion OF
the Spanish government from the Philip
pine islands; the Philippine government
now holding as prisoners OF war between
1900 and 10000 Spanish soldiers. and the
Spanish possessing only few small gar
risons In Isolated points OF minor impor-
lance. He IL therefore unable to conceive
any reason why the armies and navies OF
the United States lately employed against
a common enemy should be turned against
Americas recent associate.
The United States. he says. has no active
enemy IN the orient. having proclaimed an
armistlcc with Spain. II Is true he contn-
ues that Spain has undertaken 20 convey
20 he United States Its alleged cniw
against the Philippines. n claim which
Spain was not capable OF enforcing, and
which never found its origin IN tho consent
OF the people OF those islands. lie inquiries:
"Are my government and people TO be left
90 suppose that II IL because OF some de-
eire on the part OF the American govern
ment 20 enforce against its late associate
this exploded claim that the United States
IS massing It's forces NJ the late capital Of
tho Philippine islands7' lie points out that
the Philippine islands are In state OF or
der, possessing a government satisfactory
60 their inhabitants. and without an enemy
within their borders Offering any resistance
90 It's operations. and are at peace with all
the world.
should Make N Disclaimer.
Tie IL sure the secretary OF state will APP
preciate. IN view OF the circumstances de-
tailed. the quieting, reassuring effect upon
tho minds OF his countrymen TO result from
disclaimer upon the part OF the American
government OF any intention 20 attack their
liberties and Independence. Continuing, he
says that, Notwithstanding the difficulty
he labors under In not having been formal
~ received. he finds II an imperative duty
20 call the attention OF the secretary 10 the
disturbing facts enumerated. 20 the end
that he may receive such assurances as viii
satisfy HIS government. that Il is not the In
tentlon or America TO mako war upon the
new republic OF Asia. and which will ex-
plain TO II the reason why large armies and
navios should be dispatched TO the Phil
ippine islands, and which viii relieve his
countrymen OF the fear that now possesses
them. that their liberties are I'm danger at
the hands OF "A republic whose name they
have always believed was associated with
freedom and TO which they first came for
recognition.
lie expresses his gratitude 20 America
for services rendered, and hopes that
friendly relations may continue, and urges
the Importance OF an immediate answer.
Gcrmany's Attitude.
Washington. Jan. 25.-Germany Is
believed TO be about 10 recognize the
Filipino republic, and this attitude is
looked upon here as "A menace to the
American government. IL is said that
Great Britain is fully resolved TO sup
port the United States In the event OF
further complications.