Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-08-16

of the unfortunate effect Of their publica-
lions here. If am shot by a Filipino bull
let, it might as we'll come from one Of my
own men, because know from observa-
ton confirmed by captured prisoners, that
the continuance of the fighting is chiefly
due to reports that are sent out from
America"
''HENRY W. LAWTON."
Aguinaldo and the Democrats.
In October, 1899; Aguinaldo published
a signed manifesto in which he said:
1--WE ask God that he may grant the
triumph of. the Democratic party in the
United States, which is the party which
defends the Philippines, and that impe-
rialism may cease from it's mad idea of
subduing us with it's arms"
The revolutionists follow every utter
ance made by the Democratic enemies
Of the administration, and by those hos
tile to the acquisition of the Philippines.
Here are some statements that have been
printed and published by the Filipinos:
In Honor of Mr.. Bryan.
I'm the United States meetings and
banquets have been held in honor of our
honorable President Don Emilio, who
was proclaimed by Mr.. Bryan the future
President Of the United States, as one
of the heroes Of the world.
1.-The Masonic society, interpreting the
unanimous desire Of the people, together
with the Government, organizes a meet
ing and popular assembly in this capital
in favor of the national independence,
which will take place on Sunday, the
Goth, in honor of Mr.. Bryan and the anti
imperialist party which defends our cause
in the United States
Cali the Masons and all the Filipino
people are called to take part in this.
solemn act. The meeting will be COM
posed Of three parts: First-At in the
morning on the Goth, gathering in an
appropriate place will take places which
will begin by singing the national hymn;
then appropriate speeches will be read.
Second-At midday a banquet will take
place in the palace in honor of Mr.. Bryan,
who will be represented by American
prisoners. Third-At in the afternoon
a popular manifestation will take place
everywhere-the people will decorate and
illuminate their houses, bands Of music
will pass through the Streets"
Cooperating with Bryan.
"Filipino Republic. Secretary of Foreign
Affairs: Z
Wishing to hold meeting in the morn
ing Of Sunday next in the presidential
palace of this republic to correspond with
the one held in the United States by Mr..
Bryan, who toasted our honorable presi-
dent as one of the heroes Of the world,
and with the object of carrying this out
with the utmost pOmp and with contrib
uting by the presence Of your subordi-
mates to it's greater splendor, I would be
obliged if you would come to see me for
a conference upon this matter.
MAY God keep you many years.
FELIPE BUENCAMTNO,
"Tarlac, Oct. 20, $780,"
n Opposed to Mckinley.
Next is an extract from La 1ndepen-
dencia. newspaper published in the
Philippines:
Mr.. Bryan. the competitor Of McKin-
ley in the last presidential election and
the candidate selected for the future by
the Democratic party, has published a
manifesto which has caused profound
sensation in the United States.
Mr.. Bryan announces himself decidedly
opposed to the imperial policy Of the
Government, and shows the danger in
which American institutions will be plac-
ed by this entirely new ambition for
colonization. He asks that the
regime instituted in Cuba be applied to
all the territory taken from Spain.
To place the American yoke on the
millions Of natives who wish to be free,
100000 men will be needed. :
Feb. 2, 1899.
A great popular meeting was held in
New York on Feb. %, to protest against
the imperialistic policy of the United
States. March 8, 1899.
Filipinos Honoring Bryan.
The following is telegram from the
rebel Secretary of War:
Provincial Chief Zambales.
Received your circular by telegraph
yesterday. Was received with great an.
imation and patriotic enthusiasm by the
people gathered in a great reunion in
government house. We had early this
morning gathering Of civil and military
officers and private persons to- celebrate
the independence Of the country and in
honor Of Mr.. Bryan, and at 4 p. m. we
! shall have the second part Of the meeting
| We all join in congratulating our honora,
| BILE president, the government and the
army.
'.TARLAC,
Secretary Of War"
The following is translation Of a cir
cular or proclamation:
May Providence decree that in the
election for the President Of the United
States the Democratic party, which de
tends us, shall triumph, and not the i'm
perialistic party, which is headed by Mr.
Mckinley, and which attacks us.
The great Democrat. Mr.. Bryan, on,
4 Of the most eminent men Of the United
4 States, is assured that he will be til,