Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
|SEEARS ALLEGIANCE.
Aguinaldo Takes he Oath Under
the Terms Of Amnesty offered.
MUCH nay Be ACCOMPLISHED BY HIN



Waters VIII BE Reduced.
Washington, April 3.-The war de-
partment yesterday received informa-
ton from Gen. Macarthur that
Aguinaldo has taken the oath of al
4 1egiance to {he United States under
the terms of amnesty offered by Gen.
Macarthur by direction of the presi-
dent. The dispatch conveying this in
formation contained much more than
was given to the public. The portion
withheld related to the future dispo-
nition OF Aguinaldo and made suggcs-
lions as to what the late chief of The
] insurrection might accomplish. No
oflcial statement could be obtained
u to what finally would be done with
the prisoner, but it was emphatically
stated that he would be held Tor
the present, but would be granted oil
! possible immunity consistent with ex-
listing conditions. Gen, Macarthur
has hopes that great deal may be
accomplished through Aguinaldo'
During the time he has been n prison
er he has made quite favorable i'm
preston upon Gen. Macarthur.
II has been suggested that under
4 the terms OF the notice of amnesty
the prisoner should be set at liberty
~ once, but there is n provision in the
amnesty proclamation which says
that those who have violated the
laws OF war are excepted from its
terms. Whether or not Gen. MacAr-
thur has satisfied himself that AguIn-
aldo has not violated the law cannot
be stated, as the prisoner would be
permitted to take the oath pending
On investigation Of his past conduct,
Aguinaldo, having been the head Of
the Instruction, undoubtedly can be
L held until further investigation Is
made, or until circumstances which
surround the situation In the Philip
pines make It advisable to release
him outright or otherwise dispose Of
him. These conditions and The gen.
Ieral situation and Aguinaldo's rea-
tion TO them were the subject of Gen.
NacArthur's dispatch and nre being
considered by the authorities here,
who will have the final disposition Of
che matter.
The news Of Aguinaldo's action was
received with evident satisfaction by
the war department. and the opinion
was expressed that good results would
follow among those who have been
nth holding out against the United
States. The taking Of the oath in it.
self Is regarded as giving Aguinaldo a
status Of loyalty to the United States
quite different from those still in
arms.
M The war department authorities shy
Chat offenses against the articles OF
\ war, excepted In the proclamation Of
4 amnesty, refer to murders and like
depredations. Only recently five
Filipino officers were executed for
such offenses. II Is mt known here
whether Aguinaldo was responsible
In any case for such offenses, though
from the fact that Gen. Macarthur
allowed him to take the oath of ale.
glance, 1t Is assumed that the com
lnanding general does not mold Agllin-
aldo TO be chargeabfe with vlolati IN
" 1.-THE articles Of war It is believed
Gen. Macarthur will keep the ex-lead.
er under his eye and avail himself OF
the good Offices OF Aguinaldo in loyal,
izing the remnant of the insurgcnt
forces.
Should the capture and submission
Of the Filipino chieftain mark the he.
ginning Of the end in the Philippin, S
II Is added, the effect upon the Amer.
lean naval representation in Asiatic
waters will be very considerable re,
dnction of our naval force in the ial
east.
"Aguinaldo's taking the oath of al
leglance,' said one member Of the
cabinet yesterday, emphasizes the
Importance Of his capture. 1t makes
more clear that the insurrectlon has
about reached its end and foreshad
cws the early complete general &C
ceptance Of United States sovereignt,
and authority. Only comparativel,
small number Of Filipinos are still
IN arms and the effect Of Aguinaldo',
action on them Is obvious. From
now on we will press organizing The
best government we can suited to III,
needs Of the Philippines. Aguinaldo''
submission will have q considerable
bearing in his favor in the determine
ton In the matter of what to do will
him will not be decided for som,
him, which will not be decided TO,
some time"
M ----s--
DR.. Qusyle May Go to Kansas City.
indianapolis, Ind, April 3.-Dr. VII
Ham A. Quayle, Of the Meridian