Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-27
General Wood viii Recommend
that 10000 Men Be Sent to
Garrison Philippine Capital
JAPANESE EMlSSARIES
STIRRING UP NATIVES
Islands Reported Swept by
Revolution; Outbreak BeIiev-
ed imminent Though Now
Profound Peace Prevails,

Manila, Aug. 26.-Fanncd into fame
by the political victory Of the inde-
pendent party. which demands imme-
date freedom for the fflipinOs, the
agitation Of secret cmissnries OF the
Japanese. and natural, never-subdued
onmity Of the natives toward the
Americans. the spirit OF revolution is
again sweeping over the island
Insults 10 the American Nag have
been frequent. attacks on soldiers at
lonely outpOsts ave occurred often
and ii Is not safe for white men 20
venture into the interior.
Professions Of natives carrying the
former revolutionary flag, and singing
aeditioua songs have been seen daily
IN Manila and outlying sections, and
even al church services, rebel leaders
have harangued the native cOngrega-
lions. melting their hcares on to join
in the uprising,
General wood realizes the gravity
Of the situation ana says he VIII rec
ommend that . large garrison, proba-
bly, 20, 600 men be stationed here i'm
mediately II ~ planned 20 bring
1000 men OF the coast artillery here
az soon as the Notifications, which are
being rapidly rushed 10 completion,
are completed.
Aroused by the rebellious attitude
Of the natives and the revolutionary
I'd NNNNHNAEN ANNNAEH -H
adopted today at "A mass meeting OF
1000 citizens protesting against indlg-
miles "a the American flag and con
graduating the Philippine commission
on the enactment Of a drastic law pro-
hibitlng tho display of any flag except
the American. IN the Philippines.
The call for the meeting was headed
by the Rev. DR.. Rossiter, pastor Of
the Presbyterian church and for-
morIy Of New York. and was signed boy
leading Americans who are not ofiiCe
holders. Among the speakers was
Congressman Mckinley.
The resolutions invited the Filipinne
60 Join with the Americans In making
the policy of the Philippine commits
sion succeasfui This action was taken
in rpappnac 10 the resolution adopted
Yesterday hy the Filipino nationalist
party. dlsclniming Intention OF
showing disrespect 90 the flag and af-
hrmine is loyalty 20 the American
government.
Prominent among the leaders Of the
d%isseutera II General "pinO' Guerra,
who win probably be elected "a OF
the delegates to the United states.
The demands made BY his party are
Independence, freedom 20 carry arms,
trials hN jury ana "a rcudlustmeni y
the native momhers of the Filipino
commission. So az 10 give his party
representation
From the standpoint of the military.
absolute peace prevails Ia the Islands
because caCh incipient uprising IS
promptly checked, but Go close OBJ
servers there Be- a strong undcrcurrent
of feeling among the natives when
cannot be- uuellcd by ordinary meas
ures. Predictions are freely made
hN Americans long resident In the ISL
andsH that much Hood VIII he shed be-
fore peace " restored.
The situation D. peculiarly Hggra-
waited by the sly work of the large
rumhcra Of japanese IN the islands.
Many Of those are Veterans Of the
Ruaso-1apanesr war and We're fur
uishtd money by their government Ga
tmierate here.
Each Of the subjects Of the mlkado
ertiuH 20 have constituted himself ~
io have been constituted "a committee
uf ono 20 constantly remind the Fili-
uiuus Of the wrongs done them by
tine Americans, aud 10 inclte in every
way possible the Unborn hatred Of the
natives for the whites
MANY methods have been used 60
accomplish these objects. n super
atliiuns OF the nations have h"en
worked upon Co induce them 90 join
ihe japanese religious faith and mi-
mute matters have been magnihed into
.Dflous grievances.
The Visit OF Secretary Taft is cN.
pectcd 20 have some effect on the up
rising as the war secretary gained the
confidence ana trust Of the Fllipinos
to e. powerful extent when he was gov
ernnr OF the Islands.