The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-12

their pover.y resulting from long block
ade could not be expected to attempt
resistance. Therefore the president and
congress Of the republic Of Bohol re-
solved. first, to avoid anything which
Nigh; be viewed as prOvocation; second.
20 allow the commander OF the United
States military expedition to carry out
his orders without Interference; third,
to carry on the native civil government
with the laws which were received
from the Filipino republic and to do
everything necessary in the interests
Of law and order, peace and harmony.
Major Hale could do nothing less
than meet SO conciliatory spirit hall
way. He installed the insurgent ofii-
cials as servants OF the United States
with all their paraphernalia Of office.
but to their great grief felt compelled
to insist upon the removal from the
public building OF its principal orna-
ment. big painting Of Aguinaldo. He
has begun many public improvements,
started schools and new roads, but the
Boholenos remain true to their first
love. They keep the Filipino flag fly
ing in all the villages. and only lower
it when a company Of American sol
diers comes along. Then they hasten
to swing out the Stars and Stripes as
an evidence Of good faith.
Apolinario Mabini. the premier Of
Aguinaldo's cabinet. who is not only
the most able among the leaders Of the
insurrection. but almost the only one
whose honesty has never been Ques-
toned, has probably finished his career.
His friends believe that he is dying
AIabini remains in an American prison
in Manila because he has nowhere else
TO go. Before the revolution he was
wealthy man. as riches are rated in
the Philippines. but all his money was
invested in the cause OF independent
cia." Recently General Otis offered to
release him from the prison in the
walled city where he has been housed
comfortably since his arrival in Ma
Mia. on condition that he would not
take advantage of his liberty to in
cite trouble.
But have not changed my convic-
tions." said Mabini
The general explained that was not
required. Then Mabini said that he
was entirely destitute and preferred to
remain in prison. Afterward, when his
health was plainly failing. General Otis
Offered him a carriage for a daily drive.
Mabini refused it replying that Il can
not accept favors from the Americans"
Stabini is a paralytic, although a
young man. The strain Of his flight
with Agulnaldo from Tarlac was a Sc
we're one and now he cannot even rise
from a chair without help. Those who
know him predict that he will last but
few months. He remains extremely
loyal to his dreams Of an independent
republic for the Filipinos, but more
practical men like Buencamino scoff at
him as an idealist who cannot accept
conditions.
The Manila newspapers are printing
much about the troubles incident to
building the great government ice plant
and cold storage warehouse which has
been under way for several months,
without remarkable progress. The ar
chitect Of the building, Mr.. Edward
Barrath Of Chicago. and Mr.. Frank L.
Strong, formerly an engineer Of the
navy were sent to Manila by the quar-
termaster-generalt to act as supervising
architect and consulting engineer. Cen
eral Otis detailed Major Roudiez Of the
army to have charge of the work.
There was constant friction between
the major and the civilian engineers.
Finally Mr. Barrath rendered his resig-
nation. Major Roudiez returned 1t with
the statement that 1t was not accepted