The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-06
HOT OIL AND WATER
FOR THE AMERICANS.
AGUINALDO's FIEyDIsH PLAN TO
RETAKE MANILA CITY.
Urged Fannticai Followers to Re-
sort to Treachery in Order TO
Catch Americans ON Their Guard
Then to s1ay and Torture Them.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-The war de-
partment today made public the letter
Of instructions purporting TO be signed
by Aguinaldo. with the explanation that
II was in the records captured by the
American force:
Manila, June g. 1899.
instructions to the brave soldiers of SAN
dalahan. of Manila.
Article 1. All Filipinos should observe
our fellow countrymen In order to see
whether they are American sympathizers.
They shall take care TO work with them
In order to inspire them with confidence
OF the holy cause Of their country. When
ever they are assured OF the loyalty OF the
convert they shall instruct them to con-
tinue In the character OF an American
sympathzer In order that they may re-
ceive good pay, but without prejudicing
the cause OF our country. In this way
they can serve themselves. and at the
same time serve the public by commune
eating to the committee of chiefs and Of
ficials and OF our army whatever news OF
Importance they may have.
Art 2. All OF the chiefs and Filipino
brothers should be ready and courageous
for the combat. and should take advan-
tage of the opportunity to study well the
headquarters observing especially secret
places where they can approach and sur
prise the enemy.
art 8 The chief Of those who go to
attack the barracks should send in FIRST
four men with a good present for the
American commander. Immediately after
will follow four others, who Will make u
pretense Of looking for the same Officer
for some reason and a larger group shall
be concealed in the corners of the houses
In order to aid the other groups at the
first signal This. wherever It is possible
at the moment of attack
"Art. 4. They should not prior to the
attack, look at the Americans In any
threatening manner. To the contrary, the
attack on the barracks by the Sandaiahan
should be a complete surprise, and with
decision and courage. In order to deceive
the sentinel one should dress as woman,
and must take great care that the sentinei
ia not able to discharge his piece. thus
calling the attention OF those In the
barracks. This will enable his compan-
ions who are approaching to assist In tho
general attack.
"Art. s. At the moment of the attack
the Scandalahan should not attempt to se-
cure rifles from their dead enemies, but
shall pursue siashing right and left with
bolos until the Americans surrender
Boiiing Water for Troops.
.Art. 8. The officers shall take care
that on the opportunity afforded ON the
streets where Americans shall pass. there
shall proceed four to six men. who shall
carry stones. heavy furniture. as we'll
as boiling water. oil, moiasses. rags
soaked in oil ready to be lighted and
thrown down. and any other hard and
heavy objects they can throw on the
passing American troops.
"Art. I. All Fflipinos, real defenders
Is. an hp AL art
to assist simultaneously the inside attack
at the very moment that they note the
first movement In whatever barro or
suburb, having assurance that all the
troops that surround Manila will proceed
without delay 10 force the enemy's line
and unite themselves with their brothers
in the city.
.Art. 5. All OF our chiefs In the sub
urbs should prepare groups of the San
dalahan who will attack with decision
the Americans within their lines. attempt
ing to surround each group of Americans
or to break through their lines.
Art. o In addition to the instructions
given in paragraph s. there shall be In the
houses vessels filled with boiling water.
taliow. molasses and other liquids, which
shall be thrown as bombs on the Ameri-
cans who pass in front OF their houses.
or they can make use of syringes or tubes
of bamboo.
Art. 10. In place Of bolos or daggers,
II they do not possess the same. the San
dalahan can provide themselves with
iances and arrows with long. sharp heads.
and these should be shot with great force
in order that they may penetrate we'll In
90 the bodies of the enemy. And those
should be so made that IN withdrawal
from the body the head viii remain in
the flesh.
art IL n can be taken for granted
that II the above Instructions are ohserv-
cd, the enemy wifi not be able 20 use fire.
arms. because Of the confusion in HIS
ranks. as they would shoot one another
To Guard Against Looting.
Finally AguinaIdo exhorts his men 10
respect the consulates. the banks and
| commercial houses. and even the Span
ish banks and commercial houses. TAX
ing care that they be NO, scduced hy the
hnpe of plunder.
II charge that in the moment Of com.
rat the officers. soldiers and whatever
patriots take part In the struggle will
not forget our noble. sacred ard holy
idea. liberty and Independence Neither
will you forget your sacred oAthz and
immaculate banners. nor viii you forge,
the promises made ~ ma 20 the civilized
nations. whom I have assured that We
F1iipinoS are not xavages and thieves
nor assassns. nor are we cruel. but on
( the contrary that we are men Of culture
. and patriotism, honorable ard very ha.
name.
Above all. expect that YOU win re-
xpect the persons and goods os private
I persons % all natsonaliues, including the
( Chinese. you VII treat well the prison.
I crs and grant life 20 those at the enemy
who surrender And that you win ". on
I thc sharp lockout Tor those traitors and
enemies who Ny robbery VIII seek ts
! mar our victory"