Evening star., 1900-10-03
URGE THE FIGHT ON
Filipinos Who Hope for McKinley's
Defeat.
VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THEO, SANDICO
Circumstances Under Which He
Would Give Up.
FOR FURTHER RESISTANCE

FOR FURTHER RESISTANCE
The accompanying letter Of Theo. Sandico
and the inclosure signed E. Regio were
found among the captured records and
papers of the insurgents in the Philippine
Islands, and are just received at the War
Department from Manila.
Gen. Macarthur, in transmitting these
papers, says that possibly Sandico is as
close to Agunaldo any of the leaders
who continue in open hostility
SandicO's Letter.
SANTO DOMINGO 23d July, 1900.
To Lieut.. Col. Casimrio Tino Aliaga:
My Distinguished Friend: The present
campaign and some other circumstances
have created IN America a political situation
that may perhaps produce the downfall of
Mckinley, which will signify the triumph
of our ideals. For the same reason the dis
astrous war in the Transvaal and more
especially the fierce revolution in China,
have created a political atmosphere sufii-
ciently critical to cause the birth of dis
turbance of the armed peace of the great
powers that may result favorably to our as
piratonS. because America may prefer to
sacrifice some of her plans with respect to
the Philippine Islands, accepting our inde-
than sustain two wars and run the risk of
losing the whole archipelago. l believe,
then, that under the conditions so favor
ably colored by the present circumstances
ii is necessary that we continue the strug
gle, and only accept peace on the base of
Independence, although under an American
orotectorate.
In planning this line on conduct 1t is not
my desire TO inaugurate campaign against
the noble and patriotic propositions of Sc
nores Palermo, Buencamino and Velarde
nor do / wish to signify by this that our
leading men who are working patriotically
for peace are proceeding on a base of indi-
vidual considerations and are simple in
political matters that they do not recognize
the present favorable circumstances: nor is
it to be supposed for moment that they
are acting in bad faith, for | have always
had the highest respect and elevated con-
ception of our statesmen. l wish to say
only this, that their lofty work. however pa
triotic and humanitarian, is something in
opportune since if we wait but a few
months more may perhaps conclude
peace more advantageous without sacrifice
of our nationality. and then acknowledge
American sovereignty.
Would Then Give Up.
If the reelection of Mr. Mckinley be ac-
compliShed and the revolution in China be
wiped out and the war in the Transyaal
take no new complications then VIII | be
the first to accept the peace that l believe
to be necessary, though it be at the cost II
acknowledging the sovereignty Of the
United States, since | consider that our
forces are now impotent to defend our
sacred and legitimate rights.
l should properly tell you that all these
conclusions are but my political judgment
as to the results of Mckinley's reelection.
Nevertheless, if his reelection occurs,
God knows ~hat will become Of our indi-
vdual liberties. If you agree with me in
my way of thinking. which IS that of our
honorable president as expressed TO me by
him at our last conference, We should re-
ject every proposal for peace, unless they
be based upon Independence, and we should
continue brilliant campaign. In the
Camarines, Cagayan. Samar, Iloilo and San
Miguel de Mayumo our guerrillas have
borne themselves yaiantly, causing the
enemy to withdraw from those localities
with many losses among officers and men,
according to the American newspapers. l
believe moreover it very necessary and
urgent that send a patriotic call to all
the local presidents in this zone that they
lay down their Offices as presidents In the
briefest possible time; failing to do this
they must be considered as suspects and
as supporters of the American cause.
In conclusion. / send a copy OF letter
directed 10 me from the central committee
at Hong Kong. signed by General Riego de
Dios and from which we may deduce that
our cause prospers in America
Hoping that you may agree with me In
nv manner OF thinking in all the above
as should be the duty of all Filipinos who
love the good and prosperity Of the coun-
try. / take my leave as your affectionate
servant whose hand l kiss.
(Sgned) T. SANDlCo'
The Superior Chief Republican Guard
The Political Campaign In America.
The Enclosure referred to in the above let
ter is as follows!
Central Filipino Committee.
Hong Kong, May 16, 1900.
Senior Teodoro Sandico:
NV dear friend and distinguished compa-
triot. / have received your reply 10 my
letter Of March 2 last. With this | COM
municate to you as most iniportdi. .iie
state of American politics with reference
to our country. Above ALL It Is positively
assured that the struggle between the I'M
perialiSts and the anti-lmperlallslS contln-
ues with implacable fierceness, the former
feeling greatly encouraged by the triumph
they expect to obtain for the upholders OF
the capitalists in the coming elections, and
the latter. firm at their posts OF honorable
aspirations and not dismayed one moment,
trusting that the light of justice will fall
upon American ears and soon penetrate
their hearts, carrying good for all.
In Congress the imperlalistS have set
forth that the Philippine Islands are not
part of America, but the property OF the
United States that expansion is Inherent
to the genius of America and gives GER
tainty of riches for the future; that in Nc
Kinley's hands should be placed all power
to direct the future of the islands. that no
resolution OF Congress is necessary there
for; that the archipelago should be held
to civlize 1t and redeem 1t from Tagalo
SavageS.
The anti-imperialists on their part have
defended us, whether protesting energetic
ally against the extravagant applause of
the imperialists for the ideas of expansion,
whether opposing the policy of the admins
tration with regard to the islands, whether
making inspired speeches that show the
retention of the islands will surely bring in
ternational complications and constitute an
economical error for the United States. or,
inaugurating the many demonstrations of
sympathy, they show that the spirit of up
right men is not lacking in the halls of
Congress.
From this 1T follows that the struggles
between the parties rage around Mckinley;
each time they grow more ardent concern
ing the propositions for the future. On the
18th of February conversation occurred
between Mckinley and the editor of
prominent newspaper. Mckinley said that
he considered the Filipnos in the same
uncultivated state the population of
Hawaii for which 1T was necessary for
benevolent rule of education be first in
augurated among them before they might
receive their own government.
A counsellor of the department of insular
affairs gives an opinion that the Filipinos
may neither be considered as American
citiZanS nor NAV their produetS ba oousfd-