The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-23
RE SAYS RE AEAN@ |I.
AGUINAI4DO IN FAVOR OF AMERI-
CAN RULE In THE PHILIP
PINE ISLANDS
IS REMOVED FROM MALACANAN
NOW OCCUPIES A PRIVATE RESI-
DENCE, WITH HIS WIFE, UN-
DER NOMINAL GUARD
SAYS OTHERS WILL COME IN
Believes the Surrender of the In
surreeto Chieftains Still in the
Field Is Now Only n Mat
ter OF Days.

MANILA, April PA representative of
the Associate I'd Press visited Emilio
Aguinal]o this afternoon at 5S Solano
street, whittier he was removed from the
Malacauan and found aim in iarge room
upstairs furnished with a table, q type
writing machine, three settees and twenty
chairs. His wife, who was entertaining
number of Filipino women friends sat
at one end of the room, while Aguinaldc,
smoking cigar and chatting with Benito
Legardo, occupied the opposite corner
Others present were Lieut. Col Smiley.
OF the Forty-first volunteers, who has
charge of Auginaldo; Lieut.. Adelbett
Gunberg, of the Third artillery, and Mr.
Misher, Gen. MacArthur's private secre-
tary. Aguinaldo, whose bearing was
courteous and dignifed, was dressed in
white, looked well and altogether made
an excellent impression Legardo, lately
returned from the United States,
told Aguinaldo all about the trip, and
he seemed intensely interested, smlingly
asking many questions. He particularly
inquired as to what President Mckinley
said, and seemed anxious to know what
was thought Of him in the United States
EIe was rather reluctant to talk for pub.
ication and considered every question
carefully before replying. He said he was
doing all he could to assist in the paciii-
cation of the Philippines and expressed
astonishment at what the Americans had
already accomplished.
When he was captured, he went on to
say, he was greatly surprised that a ma
jority of the Fflippinos entertained TIE
opinion that American sovereignty was
preferable to independence, but now he
was inclined to believe that way himself.
EACH FOR HIMSELF.
He explained that since the dissolution
of the Filipino congress and the declara.
ton of guerrilla warfare, the chiefs had
acted to all intents and purpose indie
pendently. They recognized him as COM
mander in chief, sending him reports oc-
casionally, and he issued some orders, but
for the last seven months communication
had been difficult and he had been almost
disconnected.
I now urge in the strongest possible
manner" said Aguinaldo, that all in
surgents should surrender and swear al
legiance to the United States"
He expressed the opinion that Tinio,
Malaban, Lusban and other prominent
leaders will surrender as soon as they
come to realize the nature of the am.
nesty offered to them. He said he had
expected that when the work of pacifica-
tion was complete and peace was re-
stored the prisoners in Guam would be re-
leased.
After referring in grateful terms to the
treatment the military authorities had ac-
corded him, he expressed the opinion that
the quiet and prosperity which would fol-
lew pacification would realize the highest
anticipations Of the people. When asked
If he would visit America, he said ne
would like to do so, but had made no
plans as yet. placing himself at the dis
posal of the United States government
In concluding the interview he said:
Every word in my address to my coun-
tlymen, the Filipinos, came from my
heart I hope the Americans will be-
lieve me thoroughly sincere in my efforts
to obtain peace and under it's guidance to
work for the welfare of the islands,