The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-03

The step Regarded ns Having an
Important Effect on the Future ot
the IsiandE-To Be Under surveiI-
lance Untii He Proves Good Faith.
The problem which confronted the
Administration in the capture Of Aguin-
aldo has been practically solved by his
action in taking the oath of allegiance
TO the United States and swearing to
renounce ali connection with the insur-
gent movement in the islands. While
officials viii not state what his seward
is to be, the impression prevails that
lie will be placed in some position
where he can be utilized in establishing
civil government in the Philippines and
bringing about condition of law and
order.
He will no doubt, however, be care
fully watched until he has proven by
his conduct that he is in earnest ana
intends to remain a steadfast friend of
the United States. 1t is conceded that
his influence is still strong with his
people, and that he can accomplish
much toward bringing about an AMIGA
BILE agreement between the Filipinos
and the representatives of this Govern
ment in the islands.
The officials here have confidence in
General Macarthur, and believe that
the course he has taken with Aguinaido
viii be productive Of good results. only
a portion Of General MacArthur's cable
gram to the War Department ann"unc-
ing the fact that the Filipino chieftain
had subscribed and sworn TO the oath
Of allegiance was made public yester-
day, and it is believed that the remain
der of the despatch relates TO what fur
ther disposition is to be made of him.
Considerable surprise is expressed at
the fact that Agulnaldo so soon after
reaching Manila changed from an
enemy to sworn friend of the United
States. He had been but three days a
prisoner at Malacanan when he took
the oath Of allegiance, and had had no
opportunity to communicate with the
leaders of the insurgents who still re-
main in the field. He had however.
consulted with a number of prominent
Fflipinos in Manila. among them being
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said TO have had great confidence. lie
learned from Arellane that further re-
sistance against the power of the United
States was futile. II is believed thar
the recent surren6ers OF General Trlas
and other active Filipino leaders had a
great deal Ia do with bringing Aguin-
aldo to a recognition Of American SOY
ereignty. II is conceded. however. thaI
some promises and concessions were
undoubtedly made TO him, and that he
will receive some recognition for his &c
tior.
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ny General Macarthur last June in
with instructions from tho
President. This proclamation euaran-
tees complete immunity for The past
and absolute liberty of action for The
future to all persous who AT an,, time
since February 4. 1899. the date of The
outbreak of the insurrection. had been
in revolt against the authority Of the
-nited States either in a military or
civil capaeitv. provided such persons
renounce all connection with the jnsur-
gent movement and accent and ac-
states nv takine tho oatl, of ,1Io,.is.,,,.,