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.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SECTION 231

The Arlington
Washington, D. C.
Jan. 20, 1899.
To the Honorable
The Secretary of State.
Sir:
Owing to the present condition of affairs in this country as
touches the welfare of my nation, it has seemed to me proper to
enclose to you this accompanying Memorial with the earnest and
respectful request that it be presented to the President of the United
States so that he may kindly send it without delay to the United
States Senate.
^ Permit me also to express regret, that I have as yet received
no assurances of the peaceful intentions of the United States toward
my people, and that they are still left to fear that America contemplates the forcible destruction of its late ally; the more so, as
without the explanation desired, additional troops have just embarked
for the Philippines. Violent expressions in the newspapers and false
accusations contained in them against the undersigned may, I fear,
further serve to increase uneasiness among my people, and I regret
to observe that these expressions and accusations have received no
official condemnation.
With the entire hope that the general opinion as to the purpose
of American warlike preparation may be erroneous, and that amity
may prevail between our respective nations.
I am, with assurance of the highest consideration,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FELIPE AGONCILLO.
The Arlington
Washington, D. C.
Jan. 24, 1899.
To the Honorable
Secretary of State.
Sir:
I had the honor on January 11, 1899, to address a letter to you
touching the question of my recognition as the envoy of the PHilippine
Republic, accompanying the same with a memorandum demonstrating
that according to all American precedents the Philippine Republic
was entitled, through its representative, to receive the recognition
sought for. In concluding the letter in question, I ventured to call