The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-08
LIGHT ON AauINALpo.
Proof That He Plotted War With the
 American Troops.
Walter wellman's WashingtoIi special to

Walter Weiiman's Washington Special to Chicago Eecord- Herald.
 Sensational disclosures concerning the origin of the war In the Philippines were made at the War Department today. Pho- tographic copies of telegram written by Emilio Aguinaldo were given out. This telegram was sent by General Noriel to Colonel Catlies from Pineado near Ma nila. to Aguinaldo at Malolos, and the reply of Ayuinaldo appears written there on by his own hand. The date is Janu- ary 13. E99 At this time, 1t should be re- inembered the Americans and the Fill pinos were on friendly terms. so far. as the American commanders knew. IL has been claimed by Senator Hoar and other anti-lmpc-ialists that the collision which occurred between the Americans and the natives February was an accident, not premeditated by the Fflipinos. and that if anyone was in the wrong it was the American soldiers who precipitated the struggle. It will be remembered thai l fighting began February, and continued 1 several days. Fifty-seven Americans were killed and 215 wounded; 50o Filipinos | were killed, 1000 wounded and o0 cap tured. The treaty of Paris was ratified by the Senate February t.
 In reply to the claim that Agiiinaldo and his officers meant no harm to. the Americans and that the conflict was be- gun by the Americans this telegram and nc te thereon in Aguinaldo's handwriting, captured by General Funston at Cabuc- ltdT DOHkdOOIS- A 'So'' nl'iS with large quantity of other official teiegrams. records. etc. Is now submit ted by the War Department.
 Telegram No. 51. Number of words. Il. Deposited at II 40 a. m. January l3. lss9.
 Sent from Pineda to Malolos. Sent by General Noriel and tColonep Cailles.
 ITO the President of the Republican Government, MaIolos:
 We desire to know the result of ulti- matum which you mentioned in your tel egram, and we also desire to know what reward our government is preparing for the forces who will first be able to enter Manla."
 Reply to above in Aguinaldos hand writing;
 "As 10 the contents of your telegram those who prove themselves heroes will have as rewards large sums of money. lands, extraordinary promotions. crosses of biac-nabat6. Marquis of Malate. Err mita. and Count of Manila. etc. besides the congratulations of our iGolizing coun, try on account of their patriotism, ana more if they capture the regiments With their generals. and if possible the chief of them all. who represents our future enemies in Manila. which dot taiIs 10 YOU, or. better said, to General Noriei and Colonel Cafles.
 ''The ultimatum has not yet been seh'' but will be within q few days , "Malolos. January IA. 1S?9
 "1Signed) F.. A.
 sent January 14. 1s09
 A : "(Signcd1 Marion F. Beall.'. Translator. Division of lnsuiar AHairs'
 War Department, Washington, May
 Q. 1902'
 T certify that the note on this telegram in answer to the request of General NV riel and Colonel Cailles is in the hand writing of Emilio Aguinaldo and IS iuen- tjcaI with that of hundreds of other man uscripts on file in this division Known 10 have been written by him
 R H. Van Demdn, Captain Fist United States Infantry; In
 charge military information division.
 Adjutant Generals office, Division or
 the Philippines. ,,,
 Manila, P. l.. February 2S. l9o2
 It will be noticed that this telegram bears date January 1S. and the reply o1 before the collision between the Ameri- can troops and the forces of Aguinaldo near Manila. It win further be noticed that Aguinaldo wanted the "chief of them all. who represents our future enemies Tn Manila captured, meaning General An derson of the American forces. The claim having been made by the admirers or ton that he wanted to establish a F1ii- pino republic his friends in the senate will now have an opportunity to eXplaih what he meant by nromislng his foilow- CTS such titles as Marquis of Malate ana Count of Manila, to say nothing of mon ey, lands and promotions, if they succeed ed in routing the Americans This telegram in tac simhe Will pc in- troduced in the Senate debate by Sena- tor Spooner or some other Republican In a few days. and it is thought the defend- CTS of Aguinaldo. tho patriot, who had war forced upon him.. will ma IL difficult matter to explain.