This telegram was indorsed by Aguinaldo:—­

“Answered affirmatively December 1, 1898.”—­P.I.R., 849.

[198] “Most urgent.  According to despatch from Captain detached at Batangas, American divers are working unceasingly.  He says that he ordered them to be fired on in case they try to land.  Await your reply.”

Aguinaldo’s reply ran as follows:—­

“I do not mind their working at sea, but you must under no conditions allow them to land troops; be brave for the sake of your Tagalog heart.  Approve your action.”—­P.I.R., 1179. 2.

[199] P.I.R., 849.

[200] Ibid.

[201] Ibid.

[202] 56 AJ.

[203] “We are constantly alarmed here by American troops who wish to come within the military line.  To-day received word from second chief, second zone, Manila, that as soon as they opened fire against the American troops I assist by entering Manila.  I have no orders in this matter; I await your directions.”—­P.I.R., 849.

[204] P.I.R., 849.

[205] Taylor, 70 AJ.

[206] “It is absolutely necessary that an order be received here permitting the uprising of those in prison before the movement is begun anywhere else; in the prison the word shall be given at the moment the bugle sounds retreat; it is indispensable that some of our party be prepared in the vicinity of the Iris bridge, San Pedro street and Dulumbrayan bridge, in order to prevent the Americans quartered in the Pennsylvania barracks (Zorilla theatre) from aiding those in the prison.”—­P.I.R., 73. 3.

[207] P.I.R., 40. 8.

[208] Ibid., Books C-1.

[209] Ibid., 1141. 3.

[210] P.I.R., 1186. 10.

[211] Ibid., 849.

[212] See p. 733.

[213] Taylor, 68-69 AJ.

[214] P.I.R., 206-207.

[215] “Above all I expect that you will respect the persons and goods of private persons of all nationalities, including the Chinese; that you will treat well the prisoners and grant life to those of the enemy who surrender.  And that you be on the sharp lookout for those traitors and enemies who, by robbery, will seek to mar our victory.”

[216] P.I.R., 849.

[217] Ibid.

[218] For the document on which this statement is based see p. 733.

[219] P.I.R., 849.

[220] Taylor, 81 AJ.

[221] “In reply to your telegram concerning your dream of entering Manila after four hours of combat.  I have the honour to inform you for myself and the officers and soldiers under my command that your dream will come true as soon as the conflict with the Americans begins, since we shall advance at any cost.”—­P.I.R., 849.

[222] On January 21, 1899, the commander of the fourth zone, Caloocan, wired Aguinaldo that: 

“Julian Santo, commander of the territorial militia of Trozo, informs me that 400 native soldiers of the Spanish army to-day incorporated in his militia.  He lives in the walled city, and he wants to know your opinion upon the present situation, since the Americans want to hold them as prisoners or confine them in Bilibid prison.”