The Portland daily press., 1899-01-06

tnft emu ne Invites the full commence ana
corporations Of the Filipinos.
Nothing Is said In the proclamation
regarding the d.sarmament OF the rebels.
but General Otis asserts his belief that
the United States government intends. so
far as 10 consistent, to draw upon the
Filipinos military force.
FIkIPlNos PROPOSE TO FIGHT.
Aguinaldo Goes TO Take Charge of
Troop. at noiio.
Paris, January b.-An official telegram
received by the Philippine Junta here.
dated Manila, January 4, says that
Aguinaldo has gone to Iloilo at the re-
quest of the insurgents there to place him
self at their head with the view Of possible
fighting with The Americans.
member of the Filipino junta here ex-
plains that Aguinaldo did no. run away,
hut "Ieft" Manila for the mountainous
region behind Cavite, In order TO make
secret arrangements for this voyage to
Iloilo.
The Filipino who furnishes this infor-
nation also catagoricaily and specifically
asserts that tho latest telepraphio ad-
vices declare that IL the Americans In
sist upon the occupation OF the principal
cities by the American troops, the whole
of the Filipinos will resist by force of
arms p"
The members of the Junta assert that
the new cabinet will bring forward tine
most energetic policy"
Some claim recognition of the indepen-
dence OF the Philippine Islands and VIII
not consent to the release of the Spanish
prisoners But 1t Is added. they are VIII
ing 10 come to an understanding with the
t.1h Ill IT, eka. ~ rV
of tho Spanish military and OWL officials
aud others which will only be made on
she following conditions:
1.-The negotiations to he opened form
ally between spain and the national
Filipino government, spain nominating
n delegate to treat herewith.
2-An exchange OF prisoners and Spain
to repasriaie oil the Filirinos held for
having been directly or indirectly con-
nected.
3-Spain TO defray all the expenses of
repatriatins the Filipino prisoners and
also the cos of maintaining and reratri-
atinR the Spanish prisoners held by the
Filipinos. such payment being considered
ii war Indemnity
AMERICAN ASIATIC ASSOCIATION
New York, January 5.-The American
Asiatic nsst citation held a meeting today
at the Chamber of Commerce, at which
the Philippine question was discussed at
length. Tie association comprises many
of the prominent manufacturing firms OF
tho ULited States, and is growing In n
manner which will soon make 1t form.
liable rival of the China and Japan asso-
citation OF England. The following was
adopted:
Whereas, under the terms Of the treaty
of pence Just concluded at Paris the
United States wilt for time at least,
vol tsI
Resolved, That in the Judgment of this
association. s. will he for the best inter
ests OF both the Philippines and the Unit
ed States, first. that local civil service
system DO established based upon en-
francs through open competitive exami
nation; tenure of OF CO during good be-
havior; promotion by merit and adequate
compensation. Second, that the "open
door, policy of customs taxation be
adopted OIL the basis Of tariff for reve-
nue. only. like that applied to Cuba, or
say not exceeding 20 per cent ad valorem
customs duties.
AGUINALDO STILL PRESIDENT.
Manila. January 6. Although the gov
eminent at Malolos has been reconsti
tuted, Aguinaldo is still president of the
Filipino republic.
A despatch from Malolos says that a
majority of the mem ers of the new oabi-
net belong to the militant wing OF the
party. Maibnis nddres, to the congress,
however, was more pacihc than has been
anticipated. 1t was chiefly a series of
meaningless phrases, outlining no definite
policy.
REFUSE TO RELEASE PRISONERS.
Madrid. January 5.-The following
official despatch has been received from
Manila; "The insurgents refuse to liber-
ate the prisoners on the demand Of tie
Americans, claiming thai this might be
construed as an act of submission to the
United States. With regard to liberating
the monks, the insurgents intend to nego-
tiate with the Vatican directly. General
Rios has now opened direct negotiations
with the insurgents concerning the
pris oners "
NOTHING FROM OTIS.
wnshin gton, Japuory BIT was said at
the war department today that no word
of any sort had been received from Gen.
Otis since the last published advioes The
Paris despatch OH Aguinaldo's movements
was read withou comment and those In
authority refused to say whether any
credsnce was placed in 1t or whether any
fresh advices had been sent to General
Otis.
AGUINALDO'S PRISONERS.
Vienna, January g The Neues Wiener
Tagerblatt publishes this morning
statement received by Prof. Bluem entritt.
from friend of Aguinaldo, who says that
the latter holds as prisoners II ,0o0 Span
ish troops including two generals, Al staff
officers and 400 superior officers he has
also 1860 civilians including several
provincial governors and numerous Ollie
ials.
TO THE FlLlPiNOS.