The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
LAPS FIND FEW
 QUISLlNGS IN
 THE EPHILIPPINES
By OTTO c. JANssEN United Press stan Corespondent)

United Press Stan COrespOndent)
 Washington, oct. a CUP -Radio broadcast from Manila and what little information that has been able to seep through the rigid censorship indicate that the Japanese are hav- ing little success in recruiting Quis- lings to do their dirty. work.
 The Philippine government-in- exile here is reluctant to pass judg- ment on any of its citizens, at least until more facts are known. Present information seems to indicate, how- ever, that few if any of the Com nonwealth citizens have become willing collaporators with the in- vaderS.
 Tn all the unceasing stream of propaganda coming out of the Philippines, the names of only a half-dozen Filipinos have been mem toned as taking any part in the Japanese-controlled government of the islands.
 No Word of AgulnaldO
 The most prominent of these is Emilio Aguinaldo, the revoluntion- ary who fought the Spanish and American until his capture by United States forces around the turn of the century. Shortly after the Japanese invaded the islands, Aguinaldo broadcast over the Japa- rlese- controlled radio urging United States and Philippine forces to capitulate. The speech came as bombshell to F'ilipinos, but many were forced to the reluctant con- clusion that he had gone over to the enemy.
 Since that time, however, noth- ing has been heard of the aging leader. This has lead to a growing belief in some quarters that he may have been coerced into making his defeatiSt appeal.
 Another former prominent leader who holds governmental post un- der the Japanese is Jorge Vargas, former secretary to President Man uel L. QueZon, and now chief ad- ministrator of the civil government of the Philippines. The Japanese radio sometimes refers to certain orders issued in Vargas name, but it is remembered here that President Quezon and General Douglas Mac Arthur specifically requested Vargas to remain behind when United States and Philippine officials left the island.
 Ony a bare mention has been made by the Manila radio of other Filipinos who have some part in the government. Among them are Leon Quinto, now Mayor of Manila and a former cabinet member ill the Commonwealth government; and Generals Fidel Segundo and Mateo Capinpin. Acording to the Japanese, they have some part in rehabilitating Filipino prisoners of war. Broadcasts Conflict
 Japanese radio broadcasts pro- vide some insight into the attitude of the Filipino population toward their conquerors. In broadcasts to the United States, the Japanese say everyone is coperating with them in establishing the new order" in the islands. Tn broadcasts directed to the native population, the Japa- nese warn that 1t is useless to continue resistance"
 The Japanese have little to say about the future political status of the islands. By an act of the United States Congress, the Philippines automatically obtain their independ- ence July 4, 1946. The possibility confronts the Filipinos, however, that they will get their "independ- ence" while still under Japanese domination.
 The Philippine government-in- exile is functioning here in a mod est office on Massachusetts Ave, formerly private residence.
 President Quezon and his cabinet meet at frequent intervals to con slider Commonwealth governmental problems. Members of the cabinet include Joaquin M. EliZalde, resident commissioner and secretary of na- tional development; Vice-President Sergio Osmena, who is also secretary of public instruction; Basilio Valdes chief of staff and secretary of na- tional defense; It. Col. Andres Soriano, secretary of finance, and Auditor General Jaime Hernandez