Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-04-03


who, with IL Macabcbes. were about
an hour behind. Having received this
warning, Gen. Funston avoided Agui-
naido's detachment and Joined the
column. avoiding observation. The
Tagalos went ahead to greet Aguinal-
do. and the column followed. finally
arriving at Palanau.
Aguinaldo's household troops, so
men in neat uniforms of blue and
white and wearing straw hats, lined
up to receive the newcomers.
Gen. Funston's men crossed the
river in small boats, formed on the
bank and marched TO the right and
then in front of the insurgent gren-
adiers. The Tagalos entered the
house where Aguinaldo was.
Suddenly the Spanish officer. no.
ticing that Aguinaldo's aide was
watching the Americans suspiciously.
exclaimed, Now. Macabebes, go for
them" The Macabebes opened fire,
but their aim was rather ineffective
and only three insurgents were Kill.
ed. The rebels returned the fire. On
hearing the firing Aguinaldo. who
evidently thought his men were mere
ly celebrating the arrival of rein.
torcements, ran to the window and
shouted. stop that foolishncss: quit
wasting ammunition"
Hiiario Placido, one of the Talsro-
officers and former insurgcnt ma Tor
who was wounded in the lung by the
fire OF the Kansas regiment at the
battle OF Caloocan, threw his arms
around Aguinaldo, eNclaiming, "You
are prisoner of the Americans"
Col. Simeon Villa. Aguinaldo's chief
of staff. Maj Alambra and others Mt
tackled the men who were holding
Agunaldo. Placido shot Villa in
the shoulder. Alambra jumped out of
the window and attempted to cross
the river. 1t is supposed that he was
drowned. Five other insurgent Off
GERS fought for few minutes and
then fed. making their escape.
When the firing began Gen. Fun.
ston assumed command and directed
the attack on the house personally
assisting in the capture of Aguinaldo.
The insurgent body guard fled. leav-
ing 20 rifles. Santiago Barcelona.
without resistance.
When captured Aguinaldo was
greatly excited, but he Gained down
under Gen. Funston's assurance that
he would bc well treated. Gen. Fun
stnn secured all of Aguiualdo's cor
respondence, showing that he had
kept I'm close touch with the sub
chiefs of the ;nsurrection in all parts
OF the archipelago. 1t was also dis.
covered that Aguinaldo, January rs
had proclaimed himself dictator. lie
had been living at Palanan Cor seven
months undisturbed except when n
detachment of the 10th infantry visit
ed the town. On that occasion the
entire population took to the mount
aims and remaining there until the
troops retired.
Aguinaldo admitted that he had
come near being captured before.
but he asserted that be had never
been wounded, adding: II should
never have been taken except by IL
strategem. ! was completely de-
ceived 10y Lacuna's forged signature. :"
The expedition rested Marct: ~.
and then marched 10 miles the follow.
ing day, TO Palantan bay, where Gen.
Funston found the VickEbur2. which
brought him to Manila.
Commander Barry, OF the Vicks-
burg, rendered Gen. Funston splendid
assistance. Aguinaldo, who talked
freely of past events, said he SUD
posed Cen Trias would proclaim hin-
self dictator. lie did not know that
Trias had SURRENDERED. He behaved
courtcously and gave no trouble.
Cen. Funston says Aguinaldo r.
above the average in intelligence and
has pFepossessihg manners.
Washington, March 29.-Whilc the
administration officials are not pre-
pared to say what is TO be the future
OF AgnInaho, il seems certain that
none Of them have any idea that any
bodily punishment will be inflicted
1T is yet too early 10 say what will
he done with the rebel chieftain. ~
said one of the cabinet officers Thurs
day night. The matter has not vet
received any consideration by the
president or cabinet on his capture.
II VIII depend on the future course
taken by Aguinaldo in determining
what his punishment shall he. II.
rs indicated by Gen. Macarthur. he
issues an address TO the Filipinos
advising general surrender and the
acceptance Of American supremacy
IN the Philippines he may bc Of con
siderable service to the government i'm
bringing about normal conditions.
The administration will be disposed
to take advantage OF my practical
service the cbieftain may ne to the
government providing his acts show
him TO be sincere. Or, II is suggest Ell.
n may be determined 10 send MIN
away from Manila probably to tho
island Of Guam. The suggestion
that hguinaldo bc bauishcd seems
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