Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-22

suieu us spread throughout the entire
archipelago. In this document Palermo
set forth what he and his followers
graciouSly would deign to accept from
the United States in exchange for
cessation of hostiiities by the Fillpinos.
he conceded the changing of the mans
Filipino Republic to that OF Free
fhiiippine State" as sop to the
American national pride: he demand
ed the admission, on u basis of equali-
", of FilipinoS into the American
Army, Navy and Consular Corps; he
demanded the recognition of the Fill
pino flag, but saw no objection to the
Stars and Stripes flying by It's side.
After many printed columns of rules
for our future restriction and guidance
III Philippine affairs, by which he prac-
tically limited our power and control
TO the protection of the international
relations OF the Free Philippine
state Palermo remarked that when
the United States had concered the
foregoing he opined there would be
peace. He also announced a meeting
In his house for the following Sunday
to discuss his new program.
SENT BACK TO JAIL.
AS soon as the real nature and sig
niiicance of Paterno's utterances We're
made known to the military authorities
they foreDade the meeting in question
and Palermo was sent back TO the
Anda street Jail and kept incomuni-
cado.
The Filipino people jump 1T con-
clusionS; they do not always read care
fully and reason clearly. and Palermo
worked his document in such a way
that the common people at once con-
cluded that the United States had con-
coded to the Filipino people all that
Palermo had asked for. and Paterno's
stock, as the man who had obtained
l.t tn1 eSln
from the common enemy, doomed ac-
cordingly. On the streets natives talk
ed volubly of the new concessions
and said they had always known they
could bring the Yankees to terms even
tually.
AN UPRISING PLANNED.
And during these days there was
much talk of uprisings in Manila-eN-
plosive bombs were found in the streets.
houses were fred General Estreiia and
General Ricarte were captured in Man.
lila. and Ricarte's followers passed pic
lures of Aguinaldo among the crowd at
the Tondo Market whispering mys-
tcriously that the time had come. But
the excitement about an uprising died
down. and Palermo took the oath OF
allegiance TO the United States before
the provost marshal of Manila, Colonel
Willistos.. and was given complete lib
erty. But complete liberty did not suit
Palermo. AS long as he was in jail he
could pose before the people as a
martyr in the cause of independence.
and to do this is part of his scheme.
So now he voluntarily returns to Jail
every night, saying he will not leave
pino prisoner under American durance
has first been set free.
The prompt action by the American
military authorities stopped the spread
of the Palermo propaganda, but they
were too late to stop among the ma
tiveS the feelings of eXultation and
consequent depression resulting from
their Interpretation of the Palermo do
cument. and to give Palermo an excel
lent chance to pose as Il martyr for his
countrys welfare.
THE HOPE ENTERTAINED.
Notwithstanding the Palermo flare
up, Buencamino has persistently and
quietly gone ahead with his work; he
has received from General Macarthur
the latter'S answer TO the peace pro-
positions approval by the F'ilipinos ut
the meeting held June 81. and has en-
bodied these, together with the terms
of the ninety-day amnesty and some
remarks of his own, in n pamphlet
which is being distributed to the Fill
pinos in the country. including Aguin-
aldo. The more level-headed Filipinos
ana many Americans nope FOR sue
cessful outcome to these peace PROPOSE
tons. But the idea has its Filipino
enemies. and but three days ago they
showed their hand by suddenly causing
TO disappear the trusty messenger
whom Buencamino intended should
convey these proposals of peace and
amnesty to Don Emilio Aguinaido, in
whatever corner of the woods that gen
tleman might be found.
MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Manila. Aug. 2l.-The Philippine
Commissioners. when Installed on Sep
TENDER l. will consider u bill for mu-
nicipal organizations.
General Otis municipal scheme, as
modified. includes provisions regarding
land taxation and Il civil service bill,
empowering the committee to make APP
pointment by system of civil service
adv ancement, by which 1t will be pos
sibc for the incumbents of the lowest
Offices. though efficient service and
competition. to attain positions at the
heads OF departments and under sec
retaryshipS.
The heads Of the civil service depart
ments are empowered to discharge en-
ployees for cause, but are powerless 10
fill vacancies except through the regu-
lar path OF promotion.
The commissions executive sessions
will probably be opened TO the public