Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-01
SOME OF AGuINALDo,s w1LEs.

IN the First Colorado regiments while
visiting his brother, j. T.. Rupert, of
Cedar City, Mo-, was interviewed by a
Globe Democrat CORES pondent. He gave
out some interesting facts concerning
the war in the PHILIPPINES.
Mr. Rupert says the average Filipino
S not Intelligent enough to know why
pr for what he is fighting They are
ysry superstitious and this fac, has
been used to the greatest possible ex-
tent by Aguinaldo 10 further his anlbi-
tlous schemes.
one Of the things, says Mr.. Rupert,
which has held the i'ilipines together
Turing the length oi time in whicDsthey
have regarded and which causes them
sosstill regard us as tDeirs worst enemies,
) the paper which Aguinaido has pub
'ished aid which he would still be pub
ishing but for the recent capture of Ills
printing outfit In ibis paper he de-
aounced the Amerifans as being far
Iore barbarous than Tho Spaniards, and
allied upon the people With mock pat
iotism 10 awaken thefaselves and join
heir brethren under arms in grand
ind glorious attempt 10 hurl the invad-
2is from their land. Fhis, said Aguinal-
10 in his organ, can be easily accom-
olished ii the Filip:lo forces Will only
York in unison. Ea,h week during the
publication of his paper 4Aguinaldo an
lounced some fresh victory With which
10 renew the courage of and stir to ac-
lion his deludsd followers.
occasionally he waiild proclaim the
!efeat of several Thousand American
soldiers by a mere handful Of patriots.
next an engagement in Which Cen.
i.awton. Con. Wheaton or some Other
commander of the United States troops
rad been captured with his entire com
nand, and then again he would tsll Of
he surrounding and rptaking of some
town which had been occupied By ois
roops.
These and Other lying publications,
says Mr.. Rupert. .vere freely crcuiat :
ID among the neut2a as we'll as the
aostile natives for the sole purpose o.
misleading those Who Would, if they
knew the truth, acknowledge the SOW
-reignty Of this government.
When asked if he thought Aguinald1
eapabie of forming a government, prs
etled he should pe successful in his
warfare against Uncie sam, Mr.. Ru-
1ert said:
No, sir; and even if he We're To slie
eed in the fornlatiun and establish
nent of Flipino government he
would, the first time a suitable offei
vas made, betray his country in.o tbs
aands OF some foreign power, nayins
gIreaay Gone 80 once 10 pan
Mr.. Rupert was on he firing line fpA
leariy a year and relates many thrill
ing adventures. He expressed hisnsel
As having great contempt for tbs
craftsmanship of the nai4ves arc Say
lur boys are more afrasi Of the disesis
oeeuIar to that cii,aata illan oil Fli8
,ino bullets. Following the praesise
5he Spaniards. thev shoot from el,a nj
md hot from the shoulder and. - US
.iiupert's exact woras, they could 10
iii q flock OF blrns The natives airs
lsing the Mauser and the Remington
Jared than the otl.er because Of the
ai'ass coating, causing bleed poisoains
which usually results in death.
lle correspondent asked Mir. RUPEE
{ the stories about municipal govei-n
6aent beng granted the natives wesN
ue. ana received the FOLLOWING
answer:
Yes, but the United States oiticissi
Ne cong a little sioSy on that noss
his privilege having upon SEVERAL
sas ems been abuseg Oaiy short tiisli
$50 the mayor ii Maranac, wl.hiH
lite whiio& after hls election arils
9tifaed III. mayors Office into a re
s;t'i1ing station Tor the purpose q N
sisting suiGisrs ts5 serve under Atii