New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
TO MISLEAD FILIPINOs.
,rTF,rPTS OF NsURGENT LEADERS To
PRODONG REBELLION.

-
san Isidro. Nueva Ecija August <
re following are translations Of two letters
.,s- have recently come into the possession Of
-s-s-sl Funston Il viii be seen that the let
- show an auinus against the Administration
!, say nothing as 70 the false reports that they
seek 10 spread
san Domingo, July = 1909.
., r5e-re1aut-ColoneI Casrnfrio Tinio Aliaga
" Distinguished Friend The present campaign
- some other circumstances have created IN
,-e--cz political situation that may perhaps pro
80 -he downfall y Mckinley. which viii signify
- --f---zh II our ideals For the same reason the
s.z-s--ous way IN the Transvaal and more espe-
ssur IRE He--e revolution II China. have created a
,-s-i-s- atmosphere sufficiently critical % cause
- r---r - e disturbance of the armed peace Of
- great Powers that may result favorably 70 our
ss--ac.o-s because America may prefer 70 sacr!-
ere some u rer plans with respect 70 the Philip
,s-s Islands accepting Guy independence under her
-o.e----ace rather than sustain two wars and run
=. -fsk n losing rhe whole archipelago believe
.re- -rz- under -he conditions so favo-a blv col
--ss b -1e present cir-uTns-auces Is necessary
---- vs continue the struggle. and only acoept
ls-e o. me asse of independence although under
j. American p-otec-c-a1e n planning this line ot
-~-suc- r nor NY desire 70 open a campaign
against me noble and patriotic propositions Of
sa=--es Palermo. BUeucauino and Telarde- nor do
-u-s- ~ z-ity ~ rhis that our leading men who
s-s working Qa-rt0r.caly for peace are proceeding
~ base = individual considerations. and are 90
s-7le political matters that they DO not re-og-
-s t1e present favorable circumstances. nor Is II
- p supposed for moment that they are acting
-zz <z--E- fo- / have always had the highest
s-s-- z-s elevated conception o< our statesmen.
vs. -o say only th.s-Jaa- their lofty work how
4rz- -s-----lc and Humanitarian. : something n
r-----1-= since = wait only q few months
-r-e we nay perhaps conclude a peace more ID
-s--sEe--s without sacrifice q or nationality and
tss- z-E-Cr-e6Ee American sovereignty.
the recollection Of Nr. Mckinley be nc-
conpItsked and the revolution in China be
v-sued out the the TrausvaaI
fEke new compIi cations, then viii he
the first 10 RccePt the peace that believe
70 he aecessary. though "a he AT the cost OF
acknowledging the sovereignty of the
United states since consider that our
forces 5mpotent defend
sacred and legitimate rights
s1---1 properly tell you that al these co-clu-
r--s are o--v ~ political Judgment as 70 the re-
KS q 1fcEfa-e-'s reelection Nevertheless y
rs reelection occurs. God knows what will become
z OF .-5-vt51sl Ererries- Z you agree with ne
= II Ea~ 4 thinking. which Is that OF our hon
o-sbe President as expressed by him
zst conference We should reject every proposal
II uea-= unless they De based upon Independence.
E-s We should continue our brilliant campaign. In
~ Cz11r--es CseavaE Samar TloilO and San
EEuel C. Eayuuo our gueriIlas has borne them
saves 70 sandy. causing the enemy 70 withdraw
.-c- -51=e localities vita many losses among on
es-z z-5 men according 10 the American news
-s7z-s believe moreover, il 10 be necessary and
--ze-- -c send patriotic call 70 al the local
Przslts--z II -zts zone thar they lay down their
aHces z= Presidents n the briefesr possible time;
.sl-z l1 -E1s. they must Dc considered az sls-
PCS z-5 as supporters Of TIE American cause
= c----Et1- sand copy q 2 letter directed 70
II t-o- -le Central Committee al Forg-Koug.
sz-e6 dr General Eiego de dos. and from which
srsv 5=Euce that ou- cause prospers n America
Eopa-g -az- YOU nay agree wiki ne il ny man
- q -Lt-zi-E II al The above as should Be the
o--y q a. FElpinos who love the good and pros
ps--y q he country, I take ny leave your
szeea0-z-= servant. whose hand kiss
-1s Superior Chief Republican Guard
Tas lener mentioned n the message 70 TInlo
sss ss fouoEs.
General Filipino Committee.
Hong-Kong, Nay Is, 1900
ssso- -e7dor9 sandico-
" Dear Friend and DISTINGUISHED Compatriot.
Azvs received yoU- reply 70 my letter ot March
last
T-h MS : communicate 70 sou as most important
.as s-z-e = American politics, with reference
U-- co------ Above al Il Is positively assured
Ia re struggle between -he l-aTer-al-scs and
sz--r-o=--z-Is-s continues with inpiacaIIe fierce
1szs IRE former feeling greatly ccu-aEed by rne
--Emp1 they expect 70 obtain for the UDhoiders
r rhs CAPITALISTS n The coming elections. and the
zrsr 1r-- a. -netr posts ot honorable aspirations
s1E ~ 5lz-rzyed one moment trusting that the
LEzr q Justice VII fall upon American ears and
Z Congress ne trnperialists have set forth that
1s P1---p.-e Islands are not part q
kzzricz hu- the property q the United
Es-ss -tz- expansion IS inherent 10 the genius q
Azer-s and gives certainty q riches tor the
1-r--e -1z- II 1IcKtnley's hands should Be placed
e. poze- 10 direct the future % the islands; that
= resolution Z Congress Is necessary therefor;
t1e archipelago should De held. ID civilize II
ar II re5e=-u II from TagaIo savages The anti
s-psr.z-s-s on their parr have defended Us, pro
ssunE sne-Ee-iczlly against the extrsvagant ap-
Parse cf -h= inperislists for the ideas o. e1pan-
E1- opposing Ire policy q the Administration VIZ
rzzz-s 70 ~ tszr6s making inspired speeches th3t
sa0E -hz- he retention Of rhe Islands vii surely
h-g International complications and constitute az
s,1u0r.-zl error for ire United States, and Oy b.
g-1l1g many demonstrations Of sympathy taey
t-oT -hs- r1e spirit of upright men Is not lacking
r1e halls q Congress
Fron -1Es 4 follows that the struggles between
te parties rage around Mckinley. Each tine tney
g-OE 1ors ardent concerning the propositions lof
- tzr1-e. On February = z conversation oc-
e--sa between Mckinley and the editor OF Z
7-on.aent newspaper Mckinley said that ne cen
z-e-eG -1e FI-ipln0s as II the same uIcultlFatec
.r-zts ss tEe population of Hawaii for which u
T2 necesss-F mat z benevolent rule Of ecaca-
co1 b h-z- started among them before they might
7ses.ve f1e-- oRn government
co1se--or Of the Department ot Insular Al
-@rs gives Al opinion that the Filipinos nay
l--neT 1e considered American citizens 10Y
Isy -he.r products 5e considered as National
8socuc-s TIE tznperialists announce now the ter
a1-a-,1- q -ae campaign II these islands con
hFUlIg 5y -1e statements q General Wheeler
slc Bishop Potter. and the War Department an
-o--oes II this connection thar there Is necessary
o-r country nothing more than strong police