New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-04
HOPES OF SIXTo LOPEZ.
EXPECTATIONS OF FILIPINO INDEPEN
nENcE BASED ON HIS VIEW OF
SENTIMENT IN THE UNITED
STATES.
STATES.
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nv rT1reRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
-,...-o- Oct 2-Before the Treaty Of Paris
-. reeotiate6 two years ago. ano when ASohclilo'
- s-nisssrv OF Aguinaldo, hurried away from
washington under the impression thal ne vas
,o-,+ - he held accountable for seditous utter
s. he left here two Of his associates, Dr.
r,.ssa who was too I'll 70 travel and Slxto Lopez
Who has recently returned 10 this country TOT 'nse
-ertous purposes best known near Boston Ut.
Tosads was attended by DR.. G. L. Magruder' and
naturally in the course of his visits covering sew
reI u-sess the well known Washington physician
discussed the Philippine question with the TWO FIJI
u,nos 10 such effect that on their departure ooln
Lopez and Dr. Losada seemed satished WIN the
intentions Of the United States and had hopes OF
rssceful outcome from the differences that hao
-fsen near Manila Some time after the departure
~ the two FIpinos for Europe the Doctor received
the following letter:
No waIbqEn Place 81 LONDON d May 8 1855
70 DT :s ocIaI am Rappy 70 inform you that
NJ s1 1ss and arrived safely in Europe The
R2 nG 10 Is infoe You 70 that after his arrival
France he improved much IN heaitn, Detns aole 20
dispense with the sling and obtaining Iree move move
raent Of his arm. He is now on his way to Hong
AP Bro mis- i TO morn You Of any further develop
rlents in reference 10 the PhilippineS ! have o 70
sides and I sincerely regret the continuance OF a
conflict between two peoples VINO are 6i1ae
tTue Of nations as il is of individuals. that mis-
e4 en5grfa is the hope that change may be
brought about n the near fotq 1sliz fs S
responsibility attaching 10 continuance Of armed
both nations may be adjusted in peace and for
the benefit Of both II IS possible that another
a5ss6 70 WasRing56 With a message Of peace
snd good VIII 70 our former ely ano hope ano
vsiis-snd have always believed and sril believe
that yours is a righteous Nation; see king 70 do
justice. love mercy and walk humbly before Cod
there is no reason why our dinerences may not be
settled honorably and fairly and TO the satisfaction
OF both parties
i IN B Bg saSsor hcs Sa s rely S 2g
upon the sympstay OF Ine n4i eGs n people al
Another paragraph is merely social and the
letter closes follows:
shah need 10 depend or war no more. Is the PRAYER
Of yours very sincerely, SIATO LOPEZ
The reference in this letter TO the return of Dr..
Lossda 10 Hong-Kong was understood BY Dr. Ma
gruder 10 relate 10 purpose expressed in Wash
ineton by Lopez and Losada for one of them 10
return to the Philippines and make every possible
effort among their friends to bring about con-
cIfatory attitude with reference 10 the United
States
About the tine DR.. Magruder received this letter
from Lopez there was further outbreak of hos
tities between the American forces and the Fill
pinos near Manila and failure of the attempt at
peace negotiations between representatives of
Aguinaldo and General Otis. II was not until July
Is 1ss that Dr. Magruder replied the letter from
Lopez. In this reply the Doctor says:
Do not think for one moment on account of my
long silence that do not appreciate your very
Sc much was impressed with the sentiments ex-
pressed therein that I have taken the liberty Of
reading II 70 number Of my friends some OF whom
,Wele persons OF oeclGed influence You would
have been much gTatifed could you have heard
the words OF commentator and the earnest ex-
preSSionS OF hope that there would be a speedy
serVative friends But alas, what seemed 70 be
near OF accomplishment at the date of your letter
prospect Of terrible destruction of the property
Of your people and the loss Of numberless lives on
both sides
am afraid that the determination further to bro.
the encourag cement derived from the Statements
published from time 10 time by the opponents OF
been taken. While II is true that there is much OF
this constantly heard il IS only for effect upon
IN Favor of first aEresting hostiities by force if
necessary, before discussing the future government
q the Phihppines- Hosritues must cease first
Ihefe VIII DC no stop now until complete subjuga-
ton is accomplished To-day the regiments recent
y organized more than half full In less than
Two weeks they VIII De fully recruited. There are
regiments after regiments in the States that are
wiling 70 go as organizations upon fOrty-eight
hours notice I do not write this in boastinR or
6rava6o -
The exact state of affairs. I repeat with YOU the
hope that there may be even yet some way 10 avert
strife. and you and Dr.. Losada may be the means
Of rendering great good TO your country You nav
rest assured that I stand ready lend all the aid
thar is in my power.
LOPEZ CHANGES HIS TONE.
The reply OF Lopez to this letter was in quite
different tone from that which had characterized
the interviews and correspondence before Under
Gate Of London, August 15 Lopez wrote TO Dr.
Nsgruder:
Your earnest and frank statement in reference n
the Philippines affairs has given much food for