The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-12
AGU|NALDO TAKES OATH.
Swears Allegiance to the United
States After Investigating Con-
ditions in Archipelago.
STEP TAKEN OF HIS OWN FREE WILL.
All sO-Called Revolutionary GOV"
ernnents OF philippine isiSa-iS-
Preparing n Manifesto Declaring
War Is Over.


War Is Over.
Washington, April 3.-The war de-
partment has received word from
Gen. Macarthur at Manila that Agul-
naldo had taken the oath of al
legiance to the United States under
the terms of amnesty offered by the
president. The oath is as follows:
"I -. hereby renounce all allegiance to
any and all so-called revolutionary govern
ments in the Philippine islands and recog.
nize and accept the supreme authcri.S VI
the United States of America therein,
90 solemniy swear that Will pear true
faith and allegiance to that government,
that will at all times conduct mysesI as
faithful and law-abiding citizen OF the
said islands, and will not, either d1rectl!
or indirectly, hold correspondence with or
give intelligence to an enemy OF the Onlttu
States, nor will abet harbor or protect
such enemy; that 1 impose upon myself
these voluntary obligations without any
mental reservations or purpose of evasion,
so help me God.
How He Took the Oath.
Manila, April 4.-Chief Justice Arel-
lano. who administered to Emelio
Aguinaldo the oath of allegiance to the
on Wednesday the conditions leading
up to and attending the ceremony,
which was semiprivate. Aguinaldo,
still detained in an apartment of the
Malacanan palace and awaiting orders
from Washington, had expressed him
self as anxious to learn more regard
ing the American system of govern
ment, and had asked Chief Justice
Arellano to enlighten him. The chief
Justice carefully explained the various
measures passed by the Philippine
commission, headed by Judge Taft, and
showed him what provisions were
made for education and progress and
for municipal and provincial self-gov-
eminent.
Listening with deep interest. Aguin-
aldo finally exclaimed: 81 never be-
lieved the Americans would be so fair
and liberal"
Before the conversation had ended
he had agreed to take the oath of al
legiance, and this was imme diately adj
| ininistered.
Wants to Come to America.
Senior Arellano says:
"Aguinaldo's action will induce all the
| insurgents to surrender, and I predict
| that the islands will be completely paci-
| fed by June. Aguinaldo is eager to visit
| the United States, but when / questioned
| him on the subject of holding office, he
| replied that he had no desires in that di-
| rection, and intended to retire to pr1-
| vate life after trip to America"
| May Proclaim Peace in June.
Manila, April A proclamation of
peace is expected in June, but the mat
| ter is being kept a secret by the au-
| thorities, who are waiting for the de-
velopments expected to follow Agui-
| naldo's action in taking the oath of al
legiance.
Aguinaldo is preparing manifesto
in which he will declare that the war is
over and call upon all insurgents still
| remaining in the field to lay down their
arms and accept the sovereignty of the
United States.
| On Probation.
| Washington, April 4.-Aguinaldo is
to remain a prisoner of this govern
ment for an indefinite period. This
| fact was made clear yesterday at the
war department, and it was also
learned that there has been no dispo-
sition to follow any other course.
Preparing His Manifesto.
Manila, April 5.-Aguinaldo has the
assistance of Chief Justice Arellano
and of Mr.. Fisher, Gen. MacArthur's
private secretary, in preparing his
manifesto. The work is not COM
pleted, and the tenor of the contents is
| not divulged.
More surrenders.
Manila. April 5.-Following the sur
render of Gen. Gonzalez at Malabon,
the remainder of his command has
| also surrendered. Twenty-one fire.
arms have been surrendered in north
1 ern Mindanao; los rifles at Banga,
northwest Panay, and As firearms in
the Fifth district of northern Luzon.
Cleared of Rebels.
| Washington, April 6.-The navy re-
ceived a cablegram from Admiral
Remey at Cavte saying that Goodrich,
at Olongapo, on the 4th concluded the
surrender of all insurgents in the
country from Iba to Morong. The
territory referred to is stretch of
land so miles along from Morong,
just below Subig bay, to Iba, a point
nearly 40 miles up the coast in Zam-
beles province, a portion of country
which has caused no end of trouble
| to the American forces.
Big Plurality.
| LANSING Mich ADril 6-TafeSf re-.