The times., 1901-04-03
AGUINALDO NOW A CITIZEN
Takes the Oath of Allegiance TO
the United States.

The step Regarded as Having an
important Effect on the FIXTURE of
the IsIands-To Be nder SurVetl-
lance Until 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
10 the United States and swearing to
renounce ali connection with the insuT-
gent movement in the islands While
officials viii not state what his reward
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 a condition of law and
order
Tie 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 sti1l strong with his
people. and that he can accomplish
much toward bringing about an amica-
bic agreement between the Fiiipnos
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 MacArthUI's cable
gram to the War Department ann'unc-
ing the fact that the Filipino cilicftain
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 Al
the fact ;hat Aguinaldo 50 soon after
reaching Manila changed from an
enemy to a sworn friend of the United
States. He had been but three days q
prisoner at Malacanan when he took
the oath Of allegiance, and had had no
opportunity to communicate with the
leaders of the insurgents Wilo SJi!l re-
main in the field. He had however.
consulted with a number OF prominent
Fiiipinos in Manila. among them being
Chief Justice Arellano. in whom he is
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 surronders Of General Trias
ard other active Filipino leaders had a
great deal to DO with bringing Aguin-
aldo 10 recognition Of American SOY
ereignty. II Is conceded. however. that
some promises and concessions were
undoubtedly made 10 him, and tnat he
viii receive some recognition for his &C.
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py General Macarthur last June. in
accordance. with instructions from The
President. This proclamation guaran-
tees complete immunity for Jhe past
and absolute liberty OF action Tor the
future TO all persons who al any time
since February 4. 1899, the date Of the
outbreak Of the insurrection. had been
ia revolt against the authority of the
United States either in military on
civil capacity. provided such persons
renounce all connection with the insur-
gent movement and accept and ac-
knowledge the jurisdiction Of the United
states by taking the oath of allegiance
provided.
e,seh persons as had been guilty or
a violation Of the laws Of Nar were ez-
cluded from the privileges and i'm
munities guaranteed by the proclama-
tion- The fact that General MacAr-
thur has permitted Aguinaldo TO sub
scribe to the oath OF allegiance efiec-
tually iisp0ses Of the statements which
were made some months ago that
Aguinaldo had failed 10 conduct civ
5liZed warfare.
q Is confidently anticipated that
Aguinaldo VIII shortly issue an address
to his people, calling upon them 10 lay
down their arms and peaceably submit
80 the control of the United States, and
To- assist the authorities in the estab-
5lshmeut Of focal civil governments
Should he do this il would probably be
followed by the surrender of practical
IL all Of the principal Filipino leaders
now in the field This is the view of the
situation taken by officials in Wash
ingtOn. They confidently assert that
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