The Americans in the Philippines; a history of the conquest and first years of occupation, with an introductory account of the Spanish rule . interests of the country,while foreigners have done all that has been done in these lines and that of bait is held out — one can imagine how cleverly these Filipinos felt it to be— that there are great riches remaining undeveloped. The Cuban example is re-ferred to, and America is asked to extend the same aid that Emperor Napoleon(sic) gave to the American colonies in their struggle for independence. For the pe-titioners ask protection and r
The Americans in the Philippines; a history of the conquest and first years of occupation, with an introductory account of the Spanish rule . interests of the country,while foreigners have done all that has been done in these lines and that of bait is held out — one can imagine how cleverly these Filipinos felt it to be— that there are great riches remaining undeveloped. The Cuban example is re-ferred to, and America is asked to extend the same aid that Emperor Napoleon(sic) gave to the American colonies in their struggle for independence. For the pe-titioners ask protection and recognition, with the right to govern their own coun-try and help in the expulsion of the Spaniards by means of force; they willpay back the expenses incurred when independence is gained, and will grant fran-chises in further recompense. This document was signed by Doroteo Cortes, Jos^Ma Basa, and A. G. Medina, prominent deportes, at Hongkong on January 29, copy of one of the Spanish originals is in the possession of the writer, but thepetition was presented in English. 2 See bis article in McClures Magazine for October, tnii J l°CcuraJ},
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