The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-06
Instructions to FiIipinos That Reveal
the Character of the Filipino
Eeorgc Washington"
MERCILESs AS ANY SAVAGE
AND AS CRUEL AND CUNNING AS
FORMER SPANISH MASTERS.
Evidence that the Attempt to Mas
sacrc Americans at Manila in 1890
Was AguinaIdo's Own Plot.

wAsHINGToN.~ Sept. 5.-The War De-
partment to-day made public the follow
ing letter of instructions, purporting to
be signed by Aguinaldo. with the explain
alton that 1t was in the records captured by
Americans:
"Mololos, Jan. Q. 1899.
"Instructions to the brave soldiers of
the Sandtahan of Manila:
"Artcle 1-All Filipinos should observe
our fellow-countrymen in order to see
whether they are American sympathizers.
They shall take care to work with them In
order to inspire them with confidence of
the strength of the holy cause of their
country. Whenever they are assured of
the loyalty of the convert they shall in
struct them to continue in the character
OF an American sympathizer in order that
they may receive good pay. but without
prejudicing the cause of our country. In
this way they can serve themselves and
at the same time serve the public by COM
municating to the committee of chiefs and
officials of our army whatever news of
Importance they may have.
Article = All the chiefs and Filipino
brothers should be ready and courageous
for the combat and should take advantage
of the opportunity to study well the situ-
alton of the American outposts and head
quarters, observing especially secret places
where they can approach and surprise the
enemy.
ARTICLE 3-The chief of those who go to
attack the barracks should send in first
four men with good present for the
American commander Immediately after
will follow four others, who will make
pretense of looking for the same officer
for some reason, and larger group shall
be concealed in the corners or houses in
order to aid the other groups at the first
signal. This, wherever ii Is possible, at
the moment of attack.
article 4-They should not. prior to the
attack look at the Americans In threat
ening manner To the contrary, the attack
on the barracks by the Sandtahan should
be complete surprise and with decision
and courage. One should go alone i'm ad-
der TO deceive the sentinel the one should
dress as woman and must take great care
that the sentinel is not able to discharge
his piece thus calling the attention of those
in the barracks This will enable his COM
panions who ere approaching to assist in
"ATticle Sat the moment of the attack
the Sandtahan should not attempt to Sc
cure rifles from their dead enemies, but
should pursue, slashing right and left with
bolos until the Americans surrender and
after there remains enemy who can in
jure them they may take the rifles in one
hand and the ammunition in the other.
FROM TOPS OF HOUSES.
"Article 6-The officers shall take care
that on the top Of the houses along the
streets where the American forces shall
pass there will be placed four to six men
who shall be prepared with stones, timbers
redhot irons, heavy furniture, as we'll as
boiling water, oil and molasses, rags
soaked in oil ready 10 be lighted and
thrown down and any other hard and
heavy objects that they can throw on the
passing American troops. At the same
time in the lower parts OF the houses will
be concealed the Sandtahan. who will at
tack Immediately. Great care should be
taken not TO throw glass in the streets as
the greater part of our soldiers go bare
footed On these houses there will, if
possible be arranged, in addition TO the OBJ
jects to be thrown down, number of the
or 10 follow I'D rout OF the enemy S
column. that we may be sure OF the
destruction of all the opposing forces
Article 7-All FflipinoS real defenders of
their country should live on the alert to
assist simultaneously the inside attack at
the moment they note the first moment in
whatever barro. or suburb, having assur-
ance that all the troops that surround
Manila will proceed without delay to force
the enemys 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
10 be a short one, and / charge and order
that the persons and goods OF all foreigners
shall be respected and that the American
prisoners shall be treated well.
Article S-All of our chiefs In the SUBJ
urbs should prepare groups of the Sand
tahan. who Will attack with ferocity and
decision the Americans within their lines,
attempting 10 surround each group of
Americans or TO break through their lines
This must be done IL the nature of the
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