Capitolo 14
there is an intention or it desires to repudiate him/it, as it was the case in
respect of the pact did with the Spaniards to Biak-na-bato. Then
the admiral recommended me of immediately to have made a Filipino National
You point out that he said him it would recognize and it would protect in the presence
of the other nations represented by the various anchored squadrons
in Manila Bay, adding, however that he thought him/it advisable that us
you/he/she should destroy the power of Spain before raising our national flag,
in order in which the action would appear more main point and praiseworthy
the eyes of the world and the United States particularly. Then
when the vases of Filipino passed before and back with the national flag
fluttering in their breeze they would attract more attention and they would be
more probable to incite respect for the national colours_.
I thanked again the admiral for his/her good suggestion and generous offers,
giving him/it for clearly to understand that I was prepared for sacrificing mine
own life if he were excited with this more in the estimate of
the United States, more honoureds from his/her individual-farmers.
I added that under the present conditions of cordial co-operation,
good friendship and a clear understanding the whole nation is able
answers to the call to arm to shake away the joke of Spain and to get
their liberty destroying the power of Spain in all the parts of the
archipelago. However, if everybody immediately didn't connect in the movement
that should not provoke surprise, for there it would be very incapable to
assists having to miss of arm and ammunition, while others, again,
it would be reluctant to take an active part in the country on account
of the loss and it disturbs to families and they that are able
you result, from the hostility open to the Spaniards.
This way it ended my first interview with Admiral Dewey, to whom I meant
my intention to reside for once to the head office of the Naval one
Commander of Arsenal of Cavite.
I CAPITULATE IV
The Revolution of 1898