The Philippines - Past and Present (Vol. 1&2). Dean C. Worcester
56 bundles [of rice.—TR.] deposited in this storehouse.”—P.I.R., 1179. 5.
58 This man’s record is not known to me. Apparently he was an officer in the Spanish army, for he is later reported as surrendering to the Insurgents at Santa Ana on August 13, 1898. See footnote 4, p. 104.
59 Taylor, 33 AJ.
60 Artemio Ricarte was one of the ranking Insurgent generals directing operations against Manila.
61 P.I.R., 1087. 5.
62 Taylor, 30 AJ.
63 Taylor, 30 AJ.
64 P.I.R., 849.
65 On August 2, 1899, Agoncillo wrote Mabini:—
“I send Don Emilio the information I have been able to obtain here, in order that in view thereof you [plural] may consider the best solution of our present political problem, which is an exceptional case in history. In my opinion, the most critical moment, which I call agonizing, whether correctly or not I know not, is the capture of Manila, where General Merritt will constitute a provisional government, in compliance with the instructions from his Government. It is unnecessary to recommend that you observe great tact, great prudence, when this event occurs. Ascertain the real wishes of the people in this conflict and the war resources at our disposal and those which you may count on during the struggle until its termination.”
—P.I.R., 451.3.
In his document entitled “Means for Attaining Filipino Independence” Aguinaldo had written:—
“VIII. Exterior attack. Above everything the Revolutionists must occupy all Manila including the Walled City with the object and purpose that the nation possessing the Philippines according to the decision of the Powers will be forced to come to an understanding with the Filipinos to avoid the shedding of blood.”—P.I.R., 457. 5.
66 Taylor, 29 AJ.
67 That is, the surrender of Manila.
68 Fort San Antonio A′bad.
69 Senate Documents, Vol. 25, p. 2943.
70 “I must tell you that I feel as you should feel in regard to our government not having officially participated in the capitulation of Manila. Accordingly the war must be continued with Spain, because, if we attack to-night, the Americans, acting upon the request of the Spaniards and foreigners in addition to those who took part in the capitulation, will have to ask us to suspend operations; hence we shall be included in the negotiations and this will work to our advantage.
“To-night at 2 A.m. you will attack without fail in order that we may be included in the capitulation which the Americans made to-day. You must not stop the attacks because they do, and this is also the opinion of our partisans among the foreigners.”—P.I.R., 1179. 5 & 427. 5.
71 “Our Rule in the Philippines,” The North American Review, 1900, No. 170.
72 General Ricarte to Aguinaldo, August 12, 1898, 11.15 P.m.:
“Have received the telegram from your honourable person regarding attack at four o’clock in the morning, although we will make the attack anyway. I have directed Gen. Pío Del Pilar begin firing cannon at the hour set. At the present time we are making preparations and will also give orders to the chiefs of the columns.”—P.I.R., 849.
“August 13, 1898.
“Dated. Camp Dewey 13. To General Aguinaldo. Commanding Philippine Forces, Bacoor: Do not let your troops enter Manila without the permission of the American commander on this side of Pasig river. You will be under our fire.
“Anderson, Brig. General.”
—P.I.R., 102–10.
74 “Copy: Gen. Riego, Cavite: Have just received a note from Gen. Anderson saying to me he does not permit my troops to enter Manila without permission from the American commander on this side of the Pasig River. They will be under his fire. Go with Señor Buencamino and ask for an explanation, in writing if possible, as to the motive for said note, without losing a moment. August 13, ’98. E.A.”
—P.I.R., 849.
75 “I received a telegram. My interpreter is in Cavite. In consequence of this I have not answered until now. My troops are forced by yours, by means of threats of violence, to retire from positions taken. It is necessary to avoid conflict, which I should lament, that you order your troops that they avoid difficulty with mine, as until now they have conducted themselves as brothers to take Manila. I have given strict orders to my chiefs that they preserve strict respect to American forces and to aid them in ease they are attacked by a common enemy.”
76 Gregorio Araneta, later a member of the Philippine Commission and Secretary of Finance and Justice. He was Secretary of Justice under the Malolos government, and was also secretary of the Insurgent Congress. He was at this time a bright young lawyer of good ability and character.
77 P.I.R., 849.
78 Ibid.
79 P.I.R., 849.
80 Ibid., 849.
81 Ibid., 1179. 5.
82 Ibid.
83 Ibid.
84 Report of War Dept., 1898, Vol. I, part 2, p. 69.
85 Taylor, Exhibit 739.
86 The following two telegrams were sent by General Pio del Pilar to Aguinaldo at 9.30 P.m.:—
“I inform you that the Bayambang troops who have presented themselves before