Proceedings of the first Independence congress : held in the city of Manila, Philippine islands, February 22-26, 1930 / Published under the direction of Dean maximo M. Kalaw, executive secretary, University of the Philippines.

230 INDEPENDENCE CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS
In view of the present status of affairs in the Philippine Islands,
and the fact that in the present strained position, the impetuous
action of a Filipino or the over-zeal of an American soldier, acts based
upon the impulse of a moment, may create a condition resulting in
grievous loss of life, as well as a memory that both nations might
carry with them for years, I again urge upon you the necessity of
early and frank communication between the representatives of the d
countries in question.
Permit me to subscribe myself, with the expression of the highest
consideration for you,
Your most obedient servant,
FELIPE AGONCILLO.
EXTRAORDINARY DELEGATION OF THE PHILIPPINE
GOVERNMENT
The Arlington
Washington, D. C.
Jan. 17, 1899.
His Eminence Cardinal James Gibbons
Baltimore, Md.
Your Eminence:
Believing that you would be interested in it, I take pleasure in
sending you at this time a copy of a Memorandum sent by me to the
Secretary of State and relating to the recognition of the independence
of the Philippine Republic. For more than three centuries the Philippine Islands have been subjected to a foreign rule and particularly
for the past hundred years have struggled against it, their inhabitants
shedding their blood freely, and making all material sacrifices any
nation could be expected to make for the attainment of its liberty.
We now find within sight the fruition of the desires of hundreds of
years.
My belief in your interest in the Memorandum in question must
be an apology for sending it to you. At sometime I should be extremely gratified to learn from you your sentiments relative to its
contents.
With the sincere hope that the Memorandum referred to may
meet with your approval, I am with highest consideration, your
Obedient servant,
FELIPE AGONCILLO.