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authorities now agree that unless the
crown largely re-enfoTces its army here
it will lose possessions.
con March q. 1898. Consul Williams no
tilted the Secretary of State of the deser-
tion of an entire regiment Of Filipino SOL
diers from the Spanish ranks and their
cooperation with the insurgent forces.
Continuing he said; Five thousand arm
ed insurgents, who for days have been in
camp near Manila, and who. having been
re-enforced from the mountains, plan to
attack the city tonight
Seven days later. March 28, Consul VIII
liams again notified the Secretary OF State
that the rebellion was never more threat
ening to Spain, Insurgents getting money,
arms, and friends. and they outnumber the
Spaniards 100 to l.
Under date Of March z, 1893, Senor Pc
dTo PateTnO. who. on behalf of the Spanish
Government, negotiated terms of capitula-
tion with the insurgent leaders wrote
communication to Ell Liberal of Madrid,
in which he protested against Spain's repu-
diation of her agreement with the Filipino
people. In conclusion he said: I have my
conscience clear respecting the reOrganiza-
tion of the revolutionary movement and
Laguna, and Tayabas and those about TO
/ take place in the other provinces of Luzon-'
An Insurgentr Manifesto.
Some time prior 10, ihe sailing of the
American feet for Manila, the Filipino
Patriotic League issued a manifesto emu
merating the reforms Spain had guaranteed
to inaugurate in the Philippine Islands but
which she had grossly repudiated. Con-
tinuing the manifesto said:
Although the revolutionary govern
ment had carried into effect every pledge
made the Government OF Madrid, with con-
tempt for what had been solemnly stipu-
/ lated, refused to bring about the reforms
which had been promised. IN view OF this !
faithlessness. those who signed the treaty
of Bic-na-Bato consider themselves free
of the obligation TO remain abroad and Of /
keeping the promise OF armistice The
moment has come, therefore. for the Fill |
ipinos to count themselves and enter into
rank and file in order 10 defend with zeal
and resolution, and with the virility of !
strong men, the soil that saw their birth !
as well as the honor OF their name, making
publicly and universally known the reasons
which impel US TO this course. We want
stable government elected by the people,
We want the people 10 vote their own
taxes; We want plainest liberty in all that
the words imply; We want property rights
respected; We want public administration
TO be moral, economical and competent:
we want sensible codes adopted to our
manner of living; We want our ports open
to the free trade OF the world; we want
modern internal improvements; we want q
system OF public instruction less levitical
I and more comprehensive; We want. finally
anything that be just equitable and or
derby, all that may be basis for develop
ment, prosperity, and our wetl-being.
The above manifesto followed
some days later by a proclamation from
the Spanish captain general. a transia-
ton of which follows:
Spaniards-Between Spain and the
United States hostiIities have broken
out. The American people. composed of
all the social excreseences. have pro-
voked war with their perfdious ma
chinations, with their outrages against
the law Of nations and international
treaties. A squadron manned by for
/ eigners. possessing neither instruction
discipline, is preparing TO come to
| this archipelago with the intention of
robbing of all that means LIE. honor,
and liberty. Pretending to be inspired b.
disinterested motive. of which they are
incapable. the Americans. if they secure
a footing here will treat you as tribes
refractory to civilization, desecrate
your churches. profane the tombs Of
your fathers. and crafty their lustfui-
passions at the cost of your wives and
daughters honor.
= 'Filtpinos, prepare for the struggle,
and united under the glorious Spanish
banner let us fight with the conviction
/ that victory Will reward our efforts
ITO prepare the Filipinos for the arri-
: val of the American squadron. the Fill
pino Patriotic League sent over in ad
! vance of the fleet. the following mani
/ festo:
'Compatrfcts-Div Providence is
! nnY= To Mo iy,1a
reach in manner most iacceDtabIe to
| liberty loving people The Americans
J declare that their war against Spain is
not for the acquisition of territory bat
for the sake of humanity, and have
| thought fit to extend their protecting
arm to our beloved country, now that
they have been compelled to sever their
] friendly relations with Spain on account
| of the tyranny practiced in Cuba. An
American is at this time preparing to
/ sail for the Philippines. We, your
brothers. fear you may be induced to
! fire on the Americans Rather turn your
guns upon yourselves than hold those in
enmity who are to liberate your country
from the yoke of Spain. ] 4 country Is
known by its past history Review that
! of the American Republic, and you can
see at a glance the calumny launched at
| the Americans by the Spanish captain
general. Therefore, do not heed his de-
cree calling you to arms, even though it
cost you your lives.
'tAt this time the insurgents were in
undisputed control of the provinces of
the interior, and were besieging the city
/ of Manila Several thousand Spanish
! troops We're held prisoners by the Fill
| pinos. and at the time of Admiral Dew
ey's arrival at Cavite the insurgents
were exercising all the necessary func-
tions of government with dignity and
! justice in those provinces held by their
! forces.
Recognized as Be1Ifgerents.
while the Spaniards were making de-
fensive preparations in Manila for final
stand against the Filipino insurgents by
! land and the American squadron by sea,
| the Philippine Junta in Hongkong was
preparing to cooperate with the Ameri-
cans. United States Consul Wiidman of
| Hongkong accepted the honorary post of
| treasurer of the Patriotic League Fund,
and was assisting the insurgent chiefs in
/ every way in his power. AS early as No