New-York tribune., 1901-03-31
FILIPINOS WANT PEACE.
Az OBSTACLE REMOVED BY CAPTURE
OF AGUINALDO.
YET KNOWN-HATIVES OF MANILA
JEER HIM

Manila, March 31--The representative of The
Associated Press has talked with many Fill
pinos, including both business and professional
men in Manila as well as representatives Of the
lower classes and former insurgents on the
capture Of Aguinaldo. The majority Of them
were unfeignedly glad that Aguinaldo had been
captured, and said they considered that the
worst obstacle to the speedy pacification Of the
islands had been removed Some distrust Agui-
naldo and advise his immediate deportation
Others believe he can render vast assistance by
urging his countrymen to acknowledge Ameri-
can authority. All agree that the outlook to-
day is much brighter
In company with Colonel Vellia. his chief Of
staff. and DR.. Barcelona, ex-treasurer of the
Filipino Government, Aguinaldo occupies one
OF the best apartments of the Malacanang Pal
ace. He is closely guarded and courteously
treated. Captain Francis ]. Herman. Of the ID
Infantry; Captain William l. Kenly. Of the 1st
Artillery, members Of General MacArthur's
staff; Captain Benjamin II. Randolph and Lieu
tenant Gilbert A. Youngberg, Of the Sd Artil-
lery, with five guards. are watching him. Agui-
naIdo nervously PAGES the floor, and deeply
thinking. thrusts his hands through his hair
He smokes many cigars and cigarettes and
has a hearty appetite. He speaks only a few
words Of English. He is conscious of his dig
nifty. but tries to talk pleasantly with his guards.
He often praises the skill and audacity of Cen
eral Funston in effecting his capture. saying
that only by stratagem could he have been
captured. 1t is said that Aguiraldo is strongly
averse 10 reverting from his former attitude,
but that he must regard the hest interests of
the Filipino people
The sisters Of DR.. Barcelona have called on
him. bringing plentiful supply Of linen. Agui-
naldo is well supplied with money, and has
ordered supply Of new clothes He is careful
Of his personal appearance. He celebrated his
thrty-second birthday the day before he was
captured. The birthday festivities were pro-
longed, and only terminated the arrival OF
General Funston. Aguinaldo tries TO read the
American newspapers, and is anxious to learn
the state Of public opinion in the United States
concerning Philippine affairs. He has again
conferred with General Trias and Chief Justice
Arellano, but his future intentions have not
been announced He spends much time seated
by a barred window. watching the boats pass
ing up and down the Pasig River.
This morning Aguinaldo was recognized by
crowd OF natives going UP the river in a lighter
The natives gazed at him a while in silence
and then began TO jeer. calling him Emilio and
vile names in the Tagalog language. The
guards quieted the disturbance, and Aguinaldo
left the window in disgust.
The natives in Manila are undemonstrative
concerning Aguinaldo's capture. and it is diff
fcult to ascertain what the majority OF them
really think of it, It is certain that Aguinaldo's
influence is less strong than formerly, although
81 is still great
The wife and mother Of Aguinaldo, who have
been living at Binacayan, near old Cavite, nave
received permission 10 visit him.
At the graduation exercises Of the Manila
Nautical Academy yesterday General MacAr-
thur in an eloquent speech. complimented the
graduating cadets and predicted a splendid
future for Philippine commerce. The graduates
Of the academy equipped with complete
theoretical knowledge Of navigation and sea-
rnanshp Lieutenant Richard II. Townley, OF
the United States Navy, is superintendent OF
the academy, having succeeded Lieutenant
George +. Cooper who was superintendent Tor
over a year and ,iid much TO bring the academy
70 lis present state OF efficiency. 1t now
has sixty students, and viii probably have
three hundred for the next term The academy
viii have the use of training ship next year
r. NJ Carman. the American contractor
charged with aiding the Filipino insurgents, be
leves that orders viii be received from Wash
ington within q fortnight that will result IN
clearing him from the charges now penang
against him.
- Lorenzo Prieto. the Spaniard who was charged
with assisting the insurgents by furnishing IN
formation TO General Cailles, in exchange Tor
trading privileges. has been tried by military
commission. found guilty Of the charges against
him ana sentenced TO death. General MacAr-
thur comrnuted the sentence to imprisonment
for ten wears Prieto was the agent OF the hrln
Of MendeZona & Co. and, 10 a certain extent
,1-as associar ted with D. NJ. Carman.