Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-12
last moment. and as the result Of the
onfhreak of hosulities.'

last moment. and as the result OIL 'ne
outbreak of hostilities.'
WAR PROVOKED BY AMERICANS.
The agent Of Aguinaldo again expresses
his conviction that the outbreak was pro
voked by the Americans for this very
purpose"
The telegram concludes: 1.-THE Filipinos
were anxious to maintain friendship with
the Americans, and had formally deHded
never to be the aggressors.'
Several dispatches have also been re,
ceived here from Filipino sources, dateu
from Manila. via Hongkong' ana eElhp
the rebel version OF the outbreak oil nos
tilities. A Filipino dispatch, daeed from
Manila February 7th, says: ION Sunday
force of Americans attacked simuIta-
neouslv Caloocan and Santa Mesa. TWO
American warships were off Malabon ana
Malate and a smaller gunboat was IN the
Pasig river to protect the American hank
AMERICAN ATTACK UNEXPECTED.
For several days previously the Amer
leans had been endeavoring TO provoke
hostiIitics. and peace was maintained only
nv the rigorous order of Aguinaldo VINO
was negotiating with General Otis for an
honorable understanding. The American
attack was unexpected. The ships de-
stroved all the villages between the shore
and the Pasig river, with an area be-
tween Malate. Paranaque, San Pedro ana
Mocau.
Crossing the river. the Americans ad-
vanced to San Juan del Monte caPtui ms
the water-works after severe nsht'
Thev then proceeded TO Singalon, estap-
fishing themselves on the river dam. They
tore IN a mile Of the rails Of the Caloo-
can-Malolos line. and cut the telegraph IN
order 70 stop communication with Agul-
naldo. 1890,
"Tha Fflpino forces engaged only mum
bored 7 600 including 900 Ygorotes. Act
ing upon instructions from Malolos, the
Filipinos remained strictly on the de-
fensive. and finally retired in good order'
wi,nout any loss Of arms, artllleIy, oi
ammunition Two old Krupps, or an oDso'
lete nattern, mounted on the fortress OF
San Antonio, were captured. The nght-
ing was very stubborn, and lasted con
tinuouslv from Saturday TO Tuesday
General INDIGNATION has been occasioned
nv the treachery of the American au'
thorites.
DON'T ADMIRE HANNA REGIME.
"The Filpinos believe that the Yankee
administration is only favored by mi
nority Of Americans. and only ABSTAIN
from taking the offensive in order TO snow
their gratitude to the American nation
for helping them to get rid Of Spanish
/ rule. Hence, they will only fight wher
| attacked. and their future action depends
| upon the decision of the United States
"Aguinaldo declares that the real enc
! mics of peace are the American otlcer'
| in the Philippine Islands.
J 1.-THE Filipino loss 10 date is 1850 killed
and wounded including COO Ygorotes, who
were barbarously moved down. ever
when the Americans saw they were only
! armed with bows and arrows. Inc.
fought with heroic courage.
'"rhe American dead include ! colonel
| &c other officers. and 1875 rank and file
over 800 wounded. and 800 prisoners.
General Otis proposed an exchange o
, prisoners, and 10 this the Filipinos agreed
paroling the prisoners.
WILL BESIEGE MANILA.
I 1.-THE Filipino forces south Of Manila ar
| concentrating at San Mateo, Antipolo
! and Vainta, whence they will besieg
Manila.
1.-THE Americans are now fixing IN
limits of their sphere Of occupation. l
will extend all along the coast from Pa
ranaaue to Malabon. on the shore, an
from CaloOcan TO Mainguga and Macat'
There is much apprehension among IN
Americans who are searching all IN
houses. confscating all weapons, includin
]
the streets all possessors OF arms. Thes
actions have resulted in sanguinary stree
fights at San Paulo. Lomar Binondo, an
Manila. caused by hatred of the Amer
can soldiery. The latter are imprisonin
non-combatants as prisoners of war, an
in revenge the Filipinos kill American
in the streets, but are respecting othe
foreigners.
FILIPINOS OUR FRIENDS.
Inform the American Senate and Cor
gress of these events, and tell them IN
Fihpinos are friends Of America, but wi
fight against military despotsm.
"Agoncillo. the Filipino delegate. wi
ask for European intervention. in the IL
terest of peace In the mean time II
Fihpnos will fight. A schooner derwit
ammunition has been captured, but Nv
others have arrived safely, and have dil
charged their cargoes.
"Aguinaldo is on his way here. He wi
recapture the lost positions, organize
guerilla warfare. and commence gen
raj campaign. The government and Cor
gress of Malolos are acting, as usual ar
have passed vote of confidence In Agu
naldo."
Gal. n