The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-03-01
THE REDWOOD GAZETTE.
BY AIKEN E. SCHMAHL.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH l, 1899.
philippine SITUATION.
private Andrews Gives His Views
on 1t Before the Battle.

philippine SliUHliON.
Private Andrews Gives His Views
on 1t Before the Battle.
To THE ED1ToR:-Upon the 9th day
of January, 1899, the Presidents
proclamation was made known to
the public here, through the medium
of the Spanish and English papers.
Every one expected trouble, as it
had been limited that Aguinaldo in
tended to put his army in motion as
soon as he was informed "of any
American high handedness. How
ever, he proved more docile than
was anticipated. AS you have
probably already learned he re-
turned proclamation of his own
manufacture in answer to that of
President Mckinley, a copy of which
Gen. Otis sent Aguinaldo by special
messenger. Aguinaldo clearly set
forth his intentions in the Aguinaldo
proclamation, and these intentions
were very hostile to the American
forces, and he also again proclaimed
himself President or Dictator of the
Islands.
Some of the natives are overjoyed
at the prospects set before them by
the Presidents proclamation, while
others, who are educated and are
mean enough to make politicians are
screaming war to the bitter end.
AS rule, this class of people is at
present holding salaried positions,
but are afflicted with too much am
bition. There is no doubt in the
minds of those who are in positions
to know of these things, that a large
majority of the half-castes and
educated PHILIPPINES are already
dreaming of Senate seats and the
possibility Of becoming President of
the Islands. For does not every
one know that the king" is to be
elected hereafter, and that the next
best man will rule And even if
the term of Office proved too long for
some aspirant could not the liking
be disposed OFF" Such, no doubt,
is the way they are reckoning
things at present.
Again, it is the opinion of all that
Aguinaldo is making his little grand
stand play in the hopes of being
recognized by our government to
the extent of an official position.
AS to the policy Of preventing further
trouble in this manner | think it
would be very bad one, for more
than likely another leader will crop
up some where else and undoubt-
eddy would demand far greater re-
ward as the price for his becoming
civilized.
The great trouble here lies in the
fact that vast majority of the popu-
lation readily adhere to the teach
ings of their superiors. Thus, a
person who understands all five of
the languages of the island of Luzon,
and is in constant touch with those
people would be able to do
more damage against the American
cause than all the Presidents liber-
atty and newspaper aid could ever
retrieve
AS have given as short and con-
else statement as possible of the
present situation, l would include
all under this heading by adding
that our officers are constantly on
their guard, and when Emilio
-Aguinaldo comes Marching
Through Georgia, he will come to
stay, for the way our army has been
deployed he will march his bare
footed horde to humiliation.
Our old scout has just come in
and announced that things were
wearing rather savage aspect up
towards Malolos. He dresses as an
-Englishman, and succeeds in run
ming their lines. AS result of his
report all of the patients of the
-regimental hospital have been is
sued their arms.
American spectators are pouring
into Manila, and already their