The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-29

talked to him on the basis of selling out to the Americans. The Admiral replied in the negative and MT. Patterson then asked if the Philippine leader had ever asked him for rnorey. The reply was that Aeuinaldo had asked him to exchange gold for Mexican dollars.
 q was pretty sure as to where he had gotten the dollars as he had not brought them with him." said the Admiral. "and thought the fact that he wanted gold as pretty good indication that he was getting ready to leave. That was one thing which made me think that the man was feathering his own nest, but 1t was only suspicion.
 Here the Admiral again referred to Aguinaldo's style at Maloles and Senator Patterson asked if that style had not served the purpose of inspiring the ad- miration of his followers and holding their allegiance. To this inquiry, the witness replied that style was probably ''the more inspiring to them than to those from whom the property had been takea."
 Questions are Spicy.
 Do you think that is proper testimo- ny?" asked Mir Patterson, and Chairman Beveridge interfered with a strong pro- test against innuendoes against Admiral Dewey. He considered the question as discourteous.
 Mir. Patterson, however, disclaimed any intention to be otherwise than respect full and he continued his questions.
 Do you know" he asked whether Aguinaldo has dollar today?"
 'T don't know was the reply. T have not been in the Philippines for three years; how should I know?"
 Do you not know from your experience that there was never a day while he was I.z art haxva m ad n himself rich at the expense of the Ameri- can government if he had given up?'
 The witness hesitated and said he could not answer the question. He then was told by the Chair that he need not do so.
 "You do know" Mir. Patterson went on. that there were several with him who got good fat offices?"
 The reply was in the negative. .
 Visit to Aguinaldo. Senator Patterson also asked a num- ber of questions concerning Admiral Dewey's' association with General Ander- son after his arrival and his visit to AEninaldo in company with the General.
 Referring to a report of that interview made made by General Anderson and to copies of letters written by the General in which Aguinaldo was assured of a desire for amicable relations, Admiral Dewey said that he did not remember that any such assurance had been given. Speaking of General Anderson S letter to the Filipino chieftain. the witness said:
 q advised him against writing to Aguinaldo"
 He added that he was not conversant with all of General Anderson's acts be- fore the arrival of General Merritt He also said General Anderson had offended Aguinaldo on the occasion of their visit by his questions.
 When Senator Patterson pressed other questions calling for reference to state ments made by army officers and others the Admiral declined to answer saying | II am here to testify to what l know and I will give all the information 1 | can in that way. but 1 am not responi- | ble for what others have said. ] don't | like your questions and 1 don't think l ought to be required to reply to them. " l The Chair assured the witness that he | need not answer. The Admiral said. | however. in reply to further pressing that his views did not coincide vita those expressed by General Anderson. ''We differed very much from the begin ming
 Senator Beveridge reminded the Admir- al of a visit that he Senator Beveridge) had paid on the flagship Olympia when she lay in the harbor at Manila and asked | the Admiral if he remembered having | said. referring to the subject of the American arms that ''he could not help thinking that it was all due to a higher power than ourselves" Due to Higher Power. 'T do." responded the Admiral. and it is my opinion"
 Senator Beveridge read extracts from the report of the first Philippine Com 1 zR a member in which the stateme nt was made that the Filipinos were incapable of standing alone and that if the American support was withdrawn they would lapse l into anarchy and asked him if that had been his opinion. He replied in the afr native. adding that he still entertained | that view,
 Senator Carmack--was that always your opinion?
 Admiral Dewey-Yes. True, I made a comparison once with the Cubans. saying 1 the Filipinos were more capable of self | government than the Cubans. I think that neither the Filipinos nor the Cubans are capable of self-government. l Senator Dietrich asked the Admiral if it was not true that If he had recognized | the Filipiros as allies, trusted them as such and considered them capable of taking charge of Manila. he would have accepted the pro fer for the surrender or | Manila before the arrival of the Amer l ican troops.
 "Yes." replied the witness, that Is true and it is a good idea I had not thought l of 1t and I am glad you suggested it. It makes my testimony stronger" With this Admiral Dewey was dis | charged as a witness and he expressed himself as much gratined to secure his | release.