Evening star., 1901-04-02
sWears Allegiance to the United
States Government.
RENOUNCES SUPPORT OF THE REVOLT
Had Fully Acquainted Himself
With the Condition of Things.
ITS FUTURE UNDETERMINED

Secretary Root announced today that
Agbnal6o had sworn allegiance to the
United States government, but he was not
prepared to say what effect that action
would have with respect to the disposition
or the late insurgent leader. he fact that
Aguinaido was permitted by General Mac
Arthur to subscribe ID the oath of ale
glance to the United States Is generally
accepted as an indication that he will be
given his liberty subject to such limitations
as the military authorities at Manila may
deem essential. At least that Is the course
that has been followed with other Filipi-
nos who have renOunced the insurrection-
ary cause and legally acknowledged the
sovereignty of the United States over the
Philippine Islands.
The news of Aguinaldos action, which
was not altogether unexpected, was con-
tanned in a cable message from General
Macarthur. received at an early hour this
morning The message was very brief and
contained merely the simple statement that
Aguinaldo has sworn allegiance to the
United States, after conference with Chief
Justice ArellanO and complete investiga-
tion of the conditions IN the archipelago.
The following is the text of Gen. MacAr-
thurs message SO far made public at
the War Department.:
MANILA.
-Adjutant General. Washngton:
Since arrival at Manila Aguinaldo has
been at Malacanan investigating condi-
tions In the archipelago. Has relied al
most entirely upon instructive advice of
Chief Justice AreIlano. AS result today
he subscribed and swore TO the declaration
on page eleven, my annual report.
MACARTHUR.
The oath referred to is as follows:
Il, ................ hereby renounce all al
legiance to- any and all so-called revolu-
tionary governments in the Philippine ISL
ands, and recognize and accept the su-
preme authority of the United States of
America therein; and ] do solemnly swear
that l will bear true faith and al
legience to that government; that 1
Will at all times conduct myself as
a faithful and law-abiding citizen of said
islands, and will not, either directly or in
directly, hold correspondence with or give
Intelligence to an enemy Of the United
States, neither will 1 aid, abet horbor, or
protect such enemy. That 1 impose upon
myself this voluntary obligation without
any mental reservation or purpose of eva
sion. so help NE Cod
Proclamation of Amnesty.
Although Secretary Root would not say
so. IL is generally assumed that Aguinal-
dos action was taken in accordance with
the proclamation OF amnesty issued by
General Macarthur N June, 1900.
In that proclamation General Macarthur
announced by direction of the President
OF the United States" that amnesty, with
complete immunity fer the past and abso-
lutte liberty of action for the future would
be accorded Ito all persons who are now,
o. at any time, since February A. 1899
have been in insurrection against the
United States in either military or civil
capacity, who shall formally re-
nounce all connection with such insurrec-
tion and subscribe to q declaration
knowledgfng and accepting the sovereignty
and authority of the United States in and
over the Philippine Islands,"
General Macarthur further stated in his
notice of amnesty that the privilege here
with published is extended to all concerned
without any reservation whatever, except
ing that persons who have violated the
laws of war during the period of active
hostility are not embraced within the scope
of this amnesty"
The proclamation was accompanied by a
blank form of declaration, in accordance
with the terms of the proclamation Ii
was one of these declarations of allegiance
that A2ulnaldo subscribed to, so IL would
appear that the military authorities will
eventually hberate him In accordance with
the terms of the amnesty proclamations
1t is said at the War Department that
notwithstanding the promise made in the
proclamation that Aguinaldo will not be
given his freedom for the present but VIII
be retained In custody until further action
can be considered by the department The
action of the military authorities IN ac-
ceptinS AgufnaldO's oath of allegiance II
Is Contended. recognizes that he has not
violated the laws of war during the per-
fod OF active hostilities." Otherwise he
would not be entitled to the privilege Of
amnesty.
VIII BE Kept Under Surveillance
II is the impression here that General
Macarthur will allow him every opportuni-
ty to communicate with the other Filipino
leaders. and will even facilitate communi-
cation between him and such of the rebels
as remain in the field. In the expectation
that he Will exert his influence to induce
them also 10 lay down their arms and ac-
cept the amnesty which Is still opeu tn
them If they act promptly
TURKEY GIVES A PLEDGE