The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-04
INSTRUCTIONS CABLED TO MAR
THUR REGARDING INsUR-
GENT CHIEF
CONTENTS NOT MADE PUBLIC
1T is STATED, HOWEVER, THAT
AGUINALDO WILL BE HELD A
CLOSE PRISONER
SAYS HE DOESN'T WANT A JOB
TaEaI Leader States His Wish to
Retire to Private Life Rather
Than Accept Office Under the
Government.

WASHINGTON, April S.-After a con-
sultation with the president Secretary
Root tonight sent a cable message to
Gen. Macarthur, giving him instructions
regarding Aguinaldo and the views OF
the administration of some recommends
tions as to Philippine affairs made by
Gen Macarthur. The contents of, the
cablegram will not be made public FOR
the present 1t was stated at the war
department today that Gen. Macarthur
had made no communication relative to
Aguinaldo today, and that the attitude
of this government toward the insur-
gent chief has not changed. He is yet
held as prisoner and, while he will be
treated with kindness, there is no dis
position to allow him liberty unless it is
demonstrated that he intends to comply
fully with the amnesty terms and his
oath OF allegiance. Aguinaldo is more
than an ordinary prisoner, and it has
not yet been determined whether or not
he is responsible for violations of the
laws of war. His capture was made
with a view of securing results, and
while Gen. MacArthur's dispatches indi-
cate that these results will be very sat
isfactory they have not yet followed.
The cable message sent tonight was of
considerable length and was quite spe
cific as to the policy of the government.
It is understood that Aguinaldo would
like certain assurances or promises from
the government and the message inform
ed Gen Macarthur just what the gov
ernment would do.
While it is believed that the insurrec-
ton would end before long without as
sistance from Aguinaldo the government
would be glad to make use of him to
hasten the pacification of the island, If
it can be done consistently, which the
best interests of the United States in
the islands are believed to demand. Re
ports received today show that small
bands are constantly surrendering in the
Philippines and that general conditions
are most satisfactory to the military au-
thorities.
SWORN BY ARELLANO.
MANILA, April 3.-Chief Justice Arel-
1ano, who administered to Emilio Agui-
naldo the oath of allegiance to the United
States government, described today to
representative of the Associated Press
the conditions leading up to and attend
ing the ceremony which was semi-pri-
Vate
Aguinaldo, still detained in an apart
ment of the Malacanan place and await
ing orders from Washington, had ex-
pressed himself as anxious to learn more
regarding the American system of gov
ernment, and had asked Chief Justice
justice carefully explained the various
measures passed by the Philippine COM
mission, headed by Judge Taft, and show
ed him what provisions were made for
education and progress and for municipal
and provincial self government. Listen
ing with deep interest, Aguinaldo finally
exclaimed:
''I never thought the Americans would
be so fair and LIBERAL
Before the conversation was over he
agreed to take the oath of allegiance
and this was Immediately administered.
Continuing Arellano said: "Auginaldo's
action will induce many insurgents to
capitulate and 1 predict the islands will
be completely pacified by June Agut-
naldo had expressed a willingness to
visit the United States, but when I ques-
toned him in respect to holding office, he
said he had no desire in that direction.
but intended to retire into private life
It is said President Mckinley has IN
vited Aguinaldo to visit the United states.
and the insurgent leader may sail for
the United States April 10. Gen. Mac
ARTHUR, when questioned concerning the
rumor, said he had absolutely nothing
to communicate