Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-29
AGUlNAlDO'S CAPTURE
FURTHER COMMENT on 1T IN con-
GRESsIONAL CIRCLES.
Views of Senators Clarke of WyOm-
Ing. CuIIOm. HansbrOugh and
Some Others.

Senator Clarke of Wyoming said to a
Star reporter this morning that he thought
the administration had good deal to
I've congratulated on in the capture of
Aguinaldo and the election of two republic
can senator's from Nebraska, all within
forty-eight hours. The capture of Agui-
naldo, he said, might not be as important
in it's results many would anticipate,
but it would probably convince the igno-
rant and superstitious natives that their
chief was not invulnerable, and would de-
strOy their fetch and increase the num-
Der of surrenders. This. he said. had been
indicated by important surrenders since
Aguinaldos capture. He thought organ
ICED rebellion would soon disappear. but
thai hostile bands might keep up their OPP
erationS for some time to come. Face
tiously he suggested that the best way to
completely dispose of Aguinaldo would be
to induce him to start a weekly political
newspaper.
Senator Cullom's Views.
Il think" said Senator Cullom to a Star
reporter this morning, that the capture
of Aguinaldo about the best move
that could be made. L have thought since
the first that his capture would accomplish
best results. He may not have been as
important a factor in the Philippine trou-
bile of late as he was early in the rebellion,
but his being made a prisoner Is sure to
prove Il great encouragement to the in
surgents. The practical pacification of the
islands will, L believe. come speedily,
though for years. perhaps, outlaw bands
will keep up their predatory operations,
giving some trouble"
Il am glad Aguinaldo is captured, and
that Funston captured him., said Senator
Hansbrough. lit is another evidence of
the dash and effectiveness of our volunteer
officers
Nr. McCafI's Sarcasm.
Representative Mccall of Cambridge,
Mass, who has taken rather advanced
position in opposition to the administration
policy concerning the Philippines, had this
to say concerning Aguinaldo's capture:
1T appears that Aguinaldo has made a
second voyage on an American ship. The
first was undertaken nearly three years
ago under the dcluSiOn that he was to fight
for the independence of his country. The
second was concluded yesterday, after pos
session of his person had been secured by
means which may or may not reflect pecu-
liar lUSter upon arms, but which were
at least quite consistent with our previous
dealings with him and his people Under
the circumstances he Will very likely fail
to appreciate the moral grandeur of this
nation. but as he is only Tagal he can
scarcely he expected to comprehend the
lofty standards of a full-f1edged world
power
viii Not Affect the Outcome
Former Representative McAleer of Phila-
delphia did not think the capture of Agui-
naIdo amounted TO much would have
any considerable effect on the Philippine
situation.
'.Aguinaldo has not been of prominence
in the war for a long time" he said. He
has been discredited and in hiding. and the
individual commanders have been acting
for themselves. Consequently. | fail to see
where his capture will affect the conduct
or the outcome of the present contest AS
far as he is concerned. l suppose, he will be
kept a prisoner somewhere for a time, al
though the government might well turn
him loose. He may be sent to Guam,
brought TO the United States or simply de-
ported from the islands. Aguinaldo is a
prisoner of war, and as such can be held
until peace is declared or until he is eX-
changed Funston did a daring thing when
he sought out and captured Aguinaldo.