Evening star., 1901-03-29
Aguinaldo's Old Friends Urge Him to
Further Peace.
He Was Ignorant Of the Real Con-
dition of His People.
EULOGIES ON FUN NSTON

MANILA. March 29.-Aguinaldo today
conferred in the Tagalog language at the
Malacanan palace with several former
members of his cabinet and other promi-
nent Filipinos, whom he had asked to see.
They explained to him the hopelessness of
the insurgent cause, and advised him to
use his influence to establish peace and for
the recognition OF American sovereignty.
The result of the conference is as yet un-
known.
The first execution In Manila under
American rule took place today at Fort
Malate. where five natives were hanged
for the murder of Archibald Wilson, an
Engiishman. superintendent of the water
works The motive for the murder was
robbery.
Twelve thousand F1lipinos have taken
the oath of allegiance to the United States
at San Vincente. South Ilocos province.
Funston's Parents Cheered.
lola, Kan, March 29-An yesterday the
Funston home was the center of attraction
to the people of the neighborhood, and
last night there was a spontaneous move
ment of several hundred lola people to
run over and be neighboriy.' The band
was taken along. and With cheers and mu-
sic Iola's Joy was expressed. Mr.. Funston
responded to a call for a speech. He said:
This Is the proudest day in the lives or
Mrs Funston and myself. My own life l
do not consider to have been without its
successes, but toward the evening of life no
greater joy comes to parent than honor
for his child. l will say that Fred was al
ways good boy, not exactly after the pat
tern Of my own making in minor matters,
but there was never anything dishonorable
in his character. and think 1 know It
thoroughly, as he happened to be born in
my family. He did not ain at notoriety,
but to accomplish something worthy in the
world. and the success which has crowned
his efforts l think should be g. lesson to
young men.
This day is doubly joyous to his mother
and me. Your presence and the apprecia-
tion Of our boy in the present state and
nation Is Joy to us and additional source
of qualification Is that the good news came
on the fifty-eighth birthday of his little
mother here
There were cheers for the brave little
mother and the proud father. The crowd
sang America and '"The Star SpangIed
Banner before departing for their homes.
Want Funston Rewarded.
HARRISBURG. Pa. March 29.-The fol-
lowing resolution was adopted by the lower
branch of the Pennsylvania legislature to-
day:
Whereas 1t Is the custom Of the Amer
lean people to recognize bravery and merit
at all times and under all circumstances
and
Whereas Gen. Frederick Funston of the
United States army, after many perils and
hardships in the Philippine Islands has
succeeded In capturing AgufnaIdo, the
leader of the insurrectionists. thus proving
his magnificent bravery. therefore be it
Resolved Of the senate eoncur), That
the legislature of Pennsylvania respectful
ly request the President of the United
States to reward General Funston in a
manner that will fully recognize his great
and meritorious services"
Says 1t In Not Emilio.
PARIS, March 29-An interview with
Regidor Jubado. who claims to be the
Filipino agent in Europe, is published here
He says he has received the following ca
blegram from New York:
According to precise Information, the
man captured Is not President Emilio Agui-
naido. but Baldomero Aguinaldo. chief of
the general staff and Emilio's cousin