Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-05
ovERTuREs FROM AGUINALDo.
II Tired of Fighting and Wants
Peace Accompanied with Hon
or and Independence.

Manila, Oct. 2.-Aguinaldo's third att
tempt to shift his difficulties into tho
field of diplomacy is repetition of the
other one or two. with an impossible
endeavor to obtain some sort of recog-
milton of his so-called government.
Aguinaldo Desires Peace.
The Filipino ENJOYS had an hours
conference with Gen. Otis yesterday
morning. They brought from Aguinal-
do a message that he desired peace
and wished to send a civilian govern
mental commission to discuss the ques-
ton. Gen. Otis replied that it was inn
possible for him to recognize Aguinai-
dos government in that way.
Appeals for Recognition.
They presented a letter from Agui-
naldo, as president of the republic"
which was largely a repetition of his
recent appeals for recognition. Gen.
Otis informed them that while he was
willing to correspond with Aguinaldo
as general of the insurgent forces, he
must positively decline to recognize
him as president of civil government.
Allowed Unrestricted Liberty.
Another conference will be held to-
day. The Filipinos will remain two or
three days. Their movements are I'M
restricted, but they are under the con-
slant chaperonage of Capt. johnson, of
the Sixteenth infantry. Yesterday
they visited the hospitals and dis
tributed money among the wounded
Filipinos, after which they made calls
and received visitors at their hotel.
Attitude of the Natives.
Natives in their Sunday clothing
thronged the plaza in front of the ho-
tel all day, stretching their necks to-
wards the windows for a glimpse of
the snowy uniforms of the ENJOYS. The
assemblage finally increased to thou
sand people. When the ENJOYS emerged
for an afternoon drive, the natives re-
moved their hats deferentially, and a
crowd, in vehicles or on foot, followed
the carriage through the STREETS.
Want Peace with Honor.
I'VE desired peace, but peace with
independence and honor" said Gen.
Alejandrino yesterday, while convers-
ing with reporter. He impresses ono
as dignified and dispassionate and as
a keen man of the world. He was edu-
Gated in Europe, and designed the re-
markable entertainments from Manila |
to Tarlac. While reticent concerning
his mission, his conversation throws an |
intelligent light on the Filipino view |
of Americas attitude.
How long can the Filipino army |
and people withstand 10000 American |
trocps?' asked the representative of |
the press.
Can Fight 90 Indefinitely.
Fighting our way, we can main- /
tain a state of war and the necessity |
OF a large army of occupation indefi- |
nitely. You Americans are holding a |
few miles around Manila, narrow
line of railroad to Angeles and circle
of country around San Fernandino. |
But you are ignorant of the resources /
o. Luzon. We hold the rich, productive |
northern country upon which to draw.
Our people contribute the money and |
food which maintain our army, and |
this is done at a minimum of cost.
Anxious to Know. You Know.
1T is an interesting question what
the cost to the American people is of
maintaining the American troops in
know the amount, but it must be eN-
cessive. We perceive what an Ameri-
can soldier requires in this climate.
On the other hand, a Filipino exists
with a handful of rice and a pair of
linen trousers. We do not have to paw
our soldiers, and can practically hold
up their wages as long as we desire.
Even with our present supply of arms
and ammunition we could keep your
army occupied for years.
Nothing in it for the FilipinOs.
with an expense that grows daily
how long will your people stand it?
The Filipino people do not wish to
continue the fighting. We have no
army contractors. We have no bust
ness men making profits from the
of our army. There is
nothing in it for us, nor are our sal
aries large enough to keep us fighting
for money and position
A Hint at Recognition.
Discussing the question of arbitrl-
ton by the United States of the So
called Filipino government, Gen. Ale
jandrino said:
1.-The freedom of the American pris-
oners who have just been turned over s
to you was decreed by the Filipino I
congress. Your government has ac- {
.epted them. 1t will doubtless accept I
any others that our government may Z
0ffer." 4
The Sick Percentage Small.
He inquired concerning the percent c
lge of sick American troops, and when
informed said he considered it small. c