The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-25
MANIFESTO IS ISSUED
Aguinaldo Advises His Country
men to Lay Down Arms.
LONGER RESISTANCE USELESS
The Americans Are Generous and
FiIip;nos Will Obtain Liberty
By Giving Heed.

Lie lOlio"luS - aSuiualoo . AZ
dress to the Filipino people, made
public at Manila Friday evening:
sI believe I am not in error in pre-
suming that the unhappy fate in which
my adverse fortune has led me, Is not
a surprise to those who have been fa-
miliar with the progress of The war.
The lessons taught with full mean
ing and which have recently come to
my knowledge, suggest with irresisti-
bic force that a complete termination
of hostilities and lasting peace are not
only desirable, but absolutely essen
tial to the welfare of the Philippine
islands.
"The Filipinos have never been dis
mayed at their weakness Dor have
they faltered in following the path
pointed out by their fortitude aud
courage. The time has come. how
ever, in which they and their advance
along this path to be impeded by an
irresistible force which, while it re-
strains them, yet enlightens their minds
and opens to them another course,
presenting them the cause OF peace.
This cause has been joylully embraced
by the majority of my fellow country
men, who have already united around
the glorious sovereign banner of the
United States. In this banner they
repose their trust and belief that un-
der it's protection the Filipino people
will attain all those promised liberties
which they are beginning to enjoy.
"The country has declared unmis
takably in favor of peace. So be it.
There has been enough blood, enough
tears and enough desolation. This
wish cannot be ignored by the men
still in arms if they are animated by a
desire to serve our noble people, which
has thus clearly manifested its will.
So do I respect this will now that it is
known to me.
"AfteT mature deliberation I rcso-
lutely proclaim to the world that I can
not refuse to heed the voice of peo.
pie longing for peace, nor the lamen-
tations of thousands of families yearn-
ing to see their dear ones enjoying the
liberty and the promised generosity Of
the great American nation.
"By ackno wledging and accepting
the sovereignty of the United States
throughout the Philippine archipela-
60, as I now do, and without any res
ervation whatsoever, I believe that I
am serving thee, my beloved country.
May happiness be thine"
To sigualize this important step in
the pacifcation of the country, Gener.
al Macarthur orders the release, on
swearing allegiance to the United
States, of 1000 insurgent prisoners.
EFFECT WILL BE GOOD.
It is believed by the administration
that the manifesto of Aguinaldo will
have a decidedly good effect both in
the Philippines and in this country.
It will take some time for its dissem-
ination among the Filipinoa, but it is
expected to be of considerable service,
and to make more rapid the improve
ment in the situation which set in
some time ago and has become quite
marked of late. Especial qualification
is felt at the unreserved tone of the
document, and the full acceptance it
indicates of American rule. This, it
is felt, will bring to the support of the
government many Filipinos, WHO,
while wishing for peace. have hesi-
tated to assist the Taft commission.
In this country it is expected to re-
duce the criticism of the administra-
ton, and to cause less discussion OF
the war in the islands, and more con-
sideration of the important matter Of
the best administration to be evolved
for their government. It is to this
work that the Taft commission is now
bending all its energies.
Aguinaldo, now that he has ACCEPTED
American sovereignty, probably will
be given considerably more liberty
than he has enjoyed heretofore. His
services will be used as far as posi-
BILE in the pacifcation of the islands.