New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
AGUINALDO'S CONSPIRACY
A DOCUMENT IN HIS OWN HANDWRITING
FOUND BY GENERAL FUNSTON.

translation from Tagalo 70 Spanish was made
by Felipe Buencamino, Secretary Of Foreign At
fairs The paper was found in a large storehouse
in the depths of vast forest and was. with a
great quantity Of other records. secured by
General Funston in person, after a most pro-
Ionged and difficult journey Of nearly two hun
dred miles made II six days.
The paper is especially valuable for the rea-
son that IT sets forth in unulistakable manner
that the insurgents not only planning TO
attack the Americans, but had been so planning
for even longer period than two weeks i'm
r1ediately preceding the actual hostlities,
thing that they have, in company with the
enti-ir1perialists, strenuousy denied. T7e> docu-
r1ent reads:
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BRAVE SOLDIERS
OF SANDATAHAN AUXILIARY BOLOMEN)
OF MANILA
Article AL FiIipinos should observe our fell
low countrynlen, in order 10 see whether they
are American syrnoathlzers They shall take
care to work with them in order 10 inspire them
with confidence Of the strength OF the molly
cause Of their country.
Whenever they are assured Of the loyalty Of
the converts they shall instruct them 10 continue
IN the character Of American sympathlZers IN
order that they may receive good pay, but with
out preJudtcing the cause OF our country In
this way they serve themselves and at the
same time serve the public. by communicating
TO the committee OF chiefs and officials OF our
army whatever news Of Importance they may
have.
Article II-Al Of the chiefs and Filipino broth
ers should be ready and courageous for the COM
bat and should take advantage OF the oppor
tunity study well the situation Of the Ameri-
can outposts and headquarters, observing es-
pecially secret places where they can approach
and surprise the enemy
Article III-The chief Of those who go 10 attack
the barracks should send in first four men with
q good present for the American commander.
Immediately after Will follow four others. who
viii make pretence OF looking for the same
officer for some reason, and larger group shall
he
aid the other groups at the first signal; this
wherever It IS possible at the moment Of at
tack.
SENTINEL TO BE AsSASSINATED.
Article Iv-They should not, prior to the at
tack look at the Americans in a threatening
manner. To the contrary, the attack on the
barracks by the Sandarahan should be a COM
plete surprise. and with decision and courage
one should go alone in advance, in order TO Kill
the sentinel. In order 20 deceive the sentinel,
the one should dress as a woman, and must take
great care that the sentinel is not able to dis
charge his piece, thus calling the attention OF
thOs2 IN the barracks. This will enable his
comp anione who are approaching to assist in the
general attack.
Article V-At the moment of the attack the
Eandatahan should not attempt TO secure rifles
from their dead enemies, but shall pursue slash
Ing right and left with bolos until the Americans
surrender, and after there remains enemy
who can injure them they may take the rifles
In hand and the ammunition in the other.
Article VI-The officers shall take care that on
top OF the houses along the streets where the
American forces VIII pass there will be placed
stones, rnb redhot iron, heavy furniture, as
well boiling water, oil and molasses, rags
soaked in coal of ready TO be lighted and thrown
down, and any other hard and heavy objects
that they thrown on the passing American
troops At the same time in the lower parts
Of the houses will be concealed the Sandatahan
who will attack Immediately. Great care should
be taken not TO throw glass in the stree~| for
the reason that the greater part OF our soldiers
go barefoot On these houses there will, if pos
6ible. be arranged in addition 10 the objects to
be thrown down, number OF the Sandatahan
In order 70 cover retreat, or TO follow up
rout Of the eneny's column, that may
be OF the destruction Of all Of the opposing
forces.
Article VII-AE FiIipinos. real defenders Of
their country, should live the alert 10 assist
simultaneously the inside attack at the very
moment that they note the first movement in
whatever barriO or suburb; having assurance
that all the troops that surround Manila will
proceed without delay force the enemy's line
and unite themselves with their brothers in the
city. With such a general movement, so firm
and decided against the Americans the combat
Is sure be a short one and I charge and
order that the persons and goods Of all for
eigners shall be respected, and that the Ameri-
can prisoners shall be treated well.
Article VIII-AIl of our chiefs in the suburbs
should prepare groups Of the Scandinavian who
Will attack with ferOcity and decision the Amer
Scans within their lines, attempting 10 surround
each group Of Americans or to break through
the ground occupied by the Americans viii per
NIT, and II the Sandatahan have the proper
amount Of courage and resolution and the more
courage and intelligence that they show in the
moment Of attack the surer will be the result,
and the fewer viii be their own losses.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO HELP.
Article KIN addition TO the instructions
given in paragraph q, there shall be in the
houses vessels filed with boiling water tallow
rnolasses and other liquids. which shall be
thrown as bombs on the Americans who pass in
front Of those houses, or they can make Of
syringes or tubes Of bamboo. In these houses
shall be the Sandatahan who shall hur the
liquids that shall be passed them by the
and children.
Article KIN place Of bolos or daggers, If they
DO not possess the same, the Sandatahan
provide themselves with lances and arrows with
long and sharp heads. and these should be shot
with great force in order that they may pene-
trate well into The bodies Of the enemies. And
these should be so made that in withdrawal
flesh
Article Kilt can be- taken for granted that
II the above instructions are observed the enemy
VIII not be able 10 use firearms, because Of the
confusion in the ranks, they would shoot
one another. For this | have ALWAYS
thought the rife useless in this class of combat
Tor experience mas taught me, my dear brothers,
that when the Sandatahan make their attack
with courage and decision. taking advantage Of
the confusion in the ranks Of The enemy, the
victory is sure; and, in that case, the triumph is
Article XII-At last, it. as expect the result
shall favor Us US IN the Manila and the
with seeing that the officers and soldiers respect
the consulates the banks-and commercial houses
and the Spanish banks and commercial
houses. taking care that they be not seduced
by the hope Of plumber As II God sees this He
will reward US and foreign nations will note the
order and justice Of our conduct I charge that,
in the moment OF combat the officers soldiers
and whatever patriots take part in the struggle
will not forget our noble. sacred and holy ideals
Liberty and Independence. Neither will Won
forget your sacred oath and immaculate banner
nor will you forget the promises made by me
70 the civilized nations, whom I have assured
that we Fnipinos are not savages nor thieves.
nor assassins. nor are we cruel; but. on the
contrary. that are men Of culture and patriot