The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-23
Thinks Present Conditions Pre-
ferable TO independence.
ADDRESS CAME FROM HEART
AgulnaIdo Says He Is Really Anxious TO Aid 10
Securing Pesee Under American Aus.
plees-fIndS Most FIIlplnOs
Want II.

MANILA. April 22.-A representative
Of the Associated Press visited Emilio
Aguinaldo this afternoon at 80 Solano
81. where he was removed from Mala-
canan palace, and found him in large
room up stairs. furnished with table,
tyDewritlng machine four settees and
twenty chairs, His Wife, who was en-
J tertainlng "A number ~ Filipino women
friends. sat at one end OF the room
while Aguinaldo. smoking n cigar and
chatting with Bcnlto LeRsardo occupied
the opposite corner.
Aguinaldo. whose bcar1ng was cour-
tcpus and dignihed, was dressed in
Wnite. looked we'll and altogether made
an cXcellen, impression I%egardo. who
I'M, recently returned from the United
! states. talked of the Tip. and Aguinal-
10. who seemed greatly interested.
! smiled and asked numerous questions
lie inquired particularly as 10 what
President Mckinley said and seemed
anxious to Know what WAS thought
~ him In the United States
~, was rather reluctant 10 talk for
publication ami considered every
question particularly before answering
He said he was doing all ne could TO
assist In The pacihca,ion of the Fill
plnos and expressed himself surprised
at what the Americans had accom-
plished.
when he was first captured. he went
on to say. he was greatly astonlshed TO
ind that a majority Of the Filipnos
entertained the opinion that American
sovereignty was preferable 20 indepen-
dcnce hiR now ne was inclined TO be-
iieve ;hlt way himself.
He explained that since the dissolu-
ton ~ the ;nsurg mt congress and the
declaration Of guerrilla warfare the
chiefs had operated 20 all intents and
purposes Independently. They recognIz-
cd him as mmander-in-ohief. sending
him reports occasionally, and he issued
some orlers. but FOR the last seven
months communication had been ditii-
cult and he had been almost discon-
ncc,ed
Il am now urging In the strongest pos
sible manner" said Aglrnaldo, that the
Insurgents should surrender and swear
allegiance to the United States"
He expresses the opinion that Tinlo,
Lusban, Malvar and other representative
insurgents will surrender as soon as
they come to understand the nature OF
the amnesty offered them. he said he
hoped that when the work Of paciflca-
ton WIS complete and conditions were
settled the prisoners in Guam would
be- released.
After referring in grateful terms to
the courteous treNtmen; accorded him
hy m" military authorities. he de-
clared his conviction that the civil gov
ernment which would follow paclfica-
tion would realize the highest hopes OF
the Filipino people,
When questioned regarding the hope
that he woull visit the United States
he replied that he would like to do Sc
hut had made no plans yet, placing
himself entirely al the disposition OF
the United States government,
In concluding the interview he OBJ
served Every word in my address Ia
my countrymen came from my heart.
hope the Americans believe me sim
cere in my efforts to secure peace and,
under American auspices to promote
the welfare and prosperity Of the Phil
, jppines."