The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-23
CAME FROM HIS HEART
AguinaldO Emphasizes the Sim
certify of His Manifesto.

Manila, April 23--A representative of
the Associated Press visited Emilio
Aguinaldo at So Solano street. where he
was removed from the NIalacanan. and
found him in a large room upstairs. fur
nished with table. a typewriting ma
chine, three settees and twenty chairs.
His wife, who was entertaining q num-
Der of Filipino women friends. sat at
one end of the room. while Aguinaldo,
smoking a cigar and chatting with
Benito Legardos occupied the opposite
corner.
Others present were Lieutenant Col
onel John S. Mallory. Of the Forty-frst
United States volunteer infantry, who
has charge of Aguinaldo; Lieutenant
Gilbert A. Youngberg. Of the Third ar
tlllery, and Mr.. Fisher, General Mac
Arthur's private secretary
Aguinaldo, whose bearing was court
eCuS and dlgnifled. was dressed in white,
looked we'll. and altogether made an ex-
cellent impression Legard0, who but
recently returned from the United
States, was telling him about the trip
and Aguinaldo seemed intensely interest
ed, smiling frequently and asking num-
erous questions. He inquired particular
" as to what President Mckinley said
and seemed anxious to know what was
thought OF him in the United States He
was rather reluctant to talk for pub
lcatlOn and considered every question
carefully before answering He said he
pacIncation of the Philippines and ex-
pressed himself as surprised at what the
Americans had accomplished. When ne
was nrSt captured, he went on to say,
he was greatly astonished to find that a
majority of the FilipinCS entertained
the opinion that American sovereignty
was preferable to independence. but now
ne was inclined to believe that way him
self He explained that since the disco
luton Of the insurgent congress and the
declaration Of guerrilla warfare, the
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purposes independently. They recog-
nlzed him as chief. send
ing MIN reports occasionally and he is
sued some orders. but for the last seven
months communication had been diff
cult and he had been almost discon-
nected.
Il am now urging in the strongest
possible manner said Aguina1dO. that
all Insurgents should surrender and
swear allegiance to the United States
He expresses the opinion that Tino.
Lusban, Malvar and Qther representa-
i've insurgents viii surrender as soon
as they come to understand the nature
Of the amnesty offered them He said
he hoped that when the work Of pacifi-
cation was complete and conditions were
settled, the prisoners in Guam would
be released.
After referring in grateful terms to
the courteous treatment accorded him
oy the military authorities he declared
his conviction that the civil government
which would follow pacihcation would
realize the highest hopes Of the Fill
pino people
When questioned regarding the hope
that he would visit the United States, he
replied that he would like to do 50. but
mad made no plans yet, placing himself
entirely at the disposition of the United
States government.
In concluding the interview he OBJ
served.
Every word in my address to my
countrymen, the FiIipinos, came from
hone a
me thoroughly in my sincere efforts to
secure peace and under American aus
pieces to promote the welfare and pros
perity of the Philippines.