ld continue to harry the
American adherents among the natives of the Philippines.

"'There are a number of these publications among the papers captured
from the insurgents, and the adoption of this method of propaganda
seems to have been nearly coincident with Aguinaldo's orders declaring
guerrilla warfare. It does not seem likely that the matter contained
in them was supplied by a Filipino, for if it was he assumed a general
acquaintance among the people with American politics and American
methods which they were far from possessing.

"'In these publications the Filipinos were assured that the
Imperialists were kept in power only by the lavish contributions
of the "truts," whatever they may have been; but the people of the
United States were growing weary of their domination and were about
to return to the true principles of Washington and Jefferson. The
illustrious Americans "Crosvy Sticcney, and Vartridge" were all
laboring for the cause of Philippine independence. Long lists of
American cities were given in which the illustrious orators Mr. Croshy
and Mr. Schurts had addressed applauding crowds upon the necessity of
throttling the "truts" because they opposed recognition of the rights
of the Filipinos. In August, 1900, "News from our agents in America"
informed its readers that--

"'"W. J. Bryan has stated in a speech that his first act upon
being elected President will be to declare the independence of the
Philippines."

"'On June 16, 1900, Gen. Riego de Dios, acting head of the Hongkong
junta, wrote to Gen. I. Torres (P.I.R., 530), the guerrilla commander
in Bulacan Province, and assured him that a little more endurance,
a little more constancy, was all that was needed to secure the
attainment of their ends. According to their advices the Democratic
party would win in the approaching elections in the United States,
and--"it is certain that Bryan is the incarnation of our independence."

"'The number of men opposed to the policy of the administration was
said to be continually increasing.

"'The attitude of those who protect us cannot be more
manly and resolute: "Continue the struggle until you conquer
or die." Mr. Beecher of the League in Cincinnati writes us:
"I shall always be the champion of the cause of justice and of
truth," says Mr. Winslow of the Boston League. "Not even
threats of imprisonment will make me cease in my undertaking,"
Doctor Denziger assures us. "I shall accept every risk
and respons