Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-18
PATRIOTIC FILIPINO
STATES His POSITION

8 not "Aguinaldo's private secre-
nor "Chief OF the London
Will you say how the Filirinos
ID Mr.. Bryan and the Democratic
which is seeking to give the
hinos independence
decline to answer any questions in
Fence to political distinctions, or
1rawn into giving an expression Of
5tplon on party politics with which |
l8ye no concern. MY object is to
nswer, for the Fiipinos, and l am
fHfiahed that the American people are
bl6 10 manage their own affairs.
Have you or your friends been in
d1f{ Ppondente with any Democrats
o not know. | have written and
we'd letters from many American
$ens. but do not know whether
St63F are Democrats. In two or three
4n&@ my correspondents have informed
l1e that they are Republicans, but are
in3nll sympathy with the cause of the
ktl5pinos In all cases the correspond.
94eo has been highly creditable to the
henpr and integrity Of those who have
Wfjtten to me.
S3 Is your visit made at the sug-
G6etion of Aguinaldo or any other
lFiitpinos in Europe or the Philip
tplnes2 ,..
9Nc. The "sug gestiou'' or idea is en-
tlfely my own; but l have every reason
VA nblleye that it has the approval of
ilipinos generally, both in Europe
6hd the Philippines.
4E Are you in favor of war until in
d4Eendence IS secured?
~ t1{Nu IL, fnrp, ;nJn.nnIonnn l,st T
hops IL will be secured without any
neHFe bloodshed. If, however, 1t is
i18Gessary to defend our Independence
Rg&inst any nation in the world, and
I if3tAat defence necessitates war, then 1
8xh n favor of that war. assume that
stn8b American people would take a
1flt lar view in reference to American
lHSk 3pendence.
,,IVIX WHAT is the feeling IN Europe re-
,'1S&Iding the war in the Philippines?
DO not know. | have never seen a
a6d51jte and responsible expression of
1ERfppean opinion. have been assured
bx individual Europeans of their SYM
paepy with our cause. But personal
f}teness may have much 10 do with
N!d6h expressions of sympathy.
k% How large an army has Aguinaldo
&twould not If / could, and / could
motif l would, answer this question.
4 hut Aguinaldo's army never decreases
t19.has always more men than he can
supply with arms.
Xx Is the insurrection over, as far as
ofKAnized rebellion goes?
n NE do not admit that we are in re-
boil lon. The war is not over.
81 Did you think that your coming
\ nt1this time would help the campaign?
The time of my coming is purely IN
clqantal. l have come solely to help
thhFilipInos.
Do you know Mr.. Warren, OF
B4gtun, who is here to meet you, and
h4Ve you correspondent with him?
~ Shall you go to Washington
Perhaps.
All We're you a member of the Fill
rinc Junta in London?
Ehere is no Junta in London, but
thera are mary Filipinos there.
~ DO you feur any trouble herep
No. Why should |? | have too much
rsspect for the American people tc
hare any such fear. But fear would
not deter me from coming 10 America.
IA Will you make any speeches OF
support the Democratic cause?
may or may not make speeches, but
| they would be to non partisan or hi.
J p1ftsan audiences. And | do not pro
pose to support any cause save that o.
! the Filipincs.
M What do you think the proba
bllities are as to peace?
Az believe in the righteousres s O.
the'A merican nation, | believe tina
peace is probable. 1t is for America
tosay when. The Filipinos are ready
/, and anxious for peace at once.
10. Why do the Filipinos keep OF
, tiRhting?
In order to maintain our independ
ence. II the American government viii
1 make declaration of policy lookin.
I toHard our Independence, similar t,
i tp6kin reference to Cuba the tightin.
n wi}i cease.
!, 1& DO you know Edward Atkinson
a Erxxpg Winslow, Mr.. Boutwell,, or DIR
d lleveEeon, who have been making
a speeches here, and have you cor
!. responded with any of them?
!. do not. | have correspondent with
1 one3Cf them, but l have no right to b.
as!ssd or to speak of my own persona
Do you hope for Mr.. Bryan
n clscfion? 5000.
4 Thppe for Philippine independence
The alectIon of the President of tn
!. Unftsd States is solely the concern o
4 the people of America. aud not mine
: lndependence from any administration
!. would be equally acceptable.
|. /l6.~Do you think your coming q
"a 1hl8time is polite? ~
y L1thaye never intended IL IN h
J. politic. l do not see how il can b
jmpclitic The people of America pre-
!. suf10bly desire to have the hest IN
4 formation about the Philippines an,
al Ftiipinos. l may be able to give som
4 lot that information. l hope SO, at an
a a.. Why have you not come here be
a tore, or why have not other Filipino
n cpESe here TO speak2 w. .r,.
!. Nave been DESTROYS of coming t
10 The United States for the last eightee
ii muntbs. The reasons that have pre-
IA ventnd my doing 80 have been entirel
ZIP xsonal. But during that time have
Al when opportunity offered, written to til
d "A m8xicnn press-from which / hav
IA aINays received the utmost courtesy
n % Philippine matters.
n. There Is another matter to which
"a should like to refer. Ii has been state
a IN the press and on the platform tha
4. prior to the outbreak of hostilities tb
ii Filipinos had formed plot to loot an
a. SnaeEAore in Manila and to "driye th
Xmare south of the country, an
Il9<th plot was found in the hanC
Willing OF Sandico," prominent Fill
o, piqX 1t has further been stated /
DO &h&{3New York Press that il Lone.