The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22
DEMANDS OF FILIPINos.
Katipunan Society Petitions Congress for
Independence IN Name Of COM
mon People.

H4oA FeoRLe.
A press dispatch from Manila dated
June Z, says: The Katipunan society,
a secret order, with ramihcations
throughout the islands, which, it is
said was the instigstor of all the re-
volts against Spanish rule, and which
is known to have had a principal part
in the rising against the Americans, is
preparing petition to the congress Of
the United States which will be pre-
sented through the philippine com
mission.
The petition recites the history Of
the Katipunsn society, including the
details of the organization, to which, it
is claimed, 100000 members belong.
1t declares that since 1892 independ-
ence has been the sole aim Of the
society. It rehearses the early events
Of the present instruction in proof of
the teDacity OF the Filipino ideals. It
then relates the facts in connection
with the dispatch Of a messenger by
Gen. Otis in May, 1899, to San lsidro to
confer with AguiualdO, whose only re-
ply to the overtures made to him was
that the Fiipinos would have inde-
pendence or death.
Continuing, the petition says that
from the commencement of the fight
ing the peaceful natives have support
ed the insurgents secretly, and that
this support continues to be given,
either willingly or under compulsion.
It denies that the revolution represents
the personal or political ambitions Of
the leaders and declares that the en-
tire archipelago, including the Moros,
support the insurrecbiOn.
The society declares that annexation
is impossible under any conception
whatever. The racial differences are
irreconcilable. The recent numerous
robberies and similar crimes are the
natural result Of a state Of insurrec-
ton and are not indicative Of the gen
eraI tendency Of the Filipinos. It is
impossible to force a lasting peace, and
autonomy cannot succeed. There only
remains independence, which, with
AlELACEA DLgLCGEAUL4F ID ADA4nAlEAs
In conclusion it is declared that
eight points have been demonstrated,
as follows:
First-The revolution was entirely
the work of the common people.
Second-Independence impelled the
people to prepare the instruction.
Third-The people are determined to
sacrifice everything in order to obtain
their just aspiration.
Fourth-Despite the grave hindrsn-
ees, the people still hope that the
Americans viii be just and impartial
and recognize them.
Fifth-The Filipinos viii never con-
form to American sovereignty.
Sixth-Annexation is impossible.
Seventh-The amplest autonomy
would be a violation Of the viii of the
Filipinos.
Eighth-The Filipinos are capable Of
self government.
The final paragraph says:
ssIn the name Of justice, and with all
the energy Of our souls, We demand,
first, the recognition Of the independ-
ence Of the Philippines, and, second,
in case information is desired concern
ing even this, relative to the peaceful
villages or the armed camps. that it be
requested from the FilipiDOs who, By
their antecendants and good conduct,
merit the respect, confidence, and az
lection Of the Filipino people"
The promoter Of this movement Is
one Of the principal founders Of the
KatipunaB- He said that he WIS au-
thorized to treat on behalf Of the
armed insurgents, and that their real
demand comprised Independence In in
ternal affairs and American direction
Of foreign relations.
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