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Besides but for us the landing of troops would have cost them much blood. Obtain an answer as soon as possible in order to lay a protest before the consuls in case it is necessary." Naturally, trouble followed. At 1.30 P.M. General Ricarte telegraphed to Aguinaldo: "Americans wish to put us out. Give directions." Apparently about the same hour he wired more at length, as follows: "Most urgent.
And the Cid took a good thousand prisoners; among them was Don Bernalte de Tamaris, and Giralte the Roman, and Ricarte Guillen.
In this connection the following telegram sent by Captain Zialcita from Santa Ana on February 4, 1899, at 9.55 P.M., to Major Gray, San Juan del Monte, is highly interesting: "I received the telegram forwarded from Malolos. General Ricarte is not here. This looks as if Zialcita at least knew that something was to be done to draw the American fire.
General Pantaleon Garcia was the only one who at such a critical moment was at his post in Maypajo, north of Manila, Generals Noriel, Rizal and Ricarte and Colonels San Miguel, Cailles and others being away enjoying their leave. General Otis, according to trustworthy information, telegraphed to Washington stating that the Filipinos had attacked the American Army.
At 5 P.M. another was sent by Ricarte to Aguinaldo as follows: "Colonel San Miguel arrived here from Ermita. Regional Exposition, Agricultural College and other buildings are ours. Our flag flies already at Ermita. Colonel Agapito Donzón with his troops is in the Pérez building, Paco. Colonels Julian Ocampo and Isidoro Tolentino are in the convent of Ermita.
General Ricarte to Aguinaldo, August 12, 1898, 11.15 P.M.: "Have received the telegram from your honourable person regarding attack at four o'clock in the morning, although we will make the attack anyway. I have directed Gen. Pío Del Pilar begin firing cannon at the hour set. At the present time we are making preparations and will also give orders to the chiefs of the columns." "August 13, 1898.
"General Malbar to Provincial Chief Batangas. "According to reports by telegraph hostilities have commenced and all at Santa Mesa have fallen into our hands, also Pasay and Maytubig. "American boat surrendered at Laguna de Bay many prisoners taken. "General Ricarte to Provincial Chief of Batangas: Battle stopped by truce Japan and Germany intervene to learn who provoked war.
Expeditionary. Office of the Lieutenant-Colonel. "Señor Don Artemio Ricarte: "My Dear Sir: I have received to-day your kind letter giving warning of the attack on Manila, and I thank you for your personal interest in me, which, on my part, I reciprocate. I assure you that I am yours, most truly and sincerely, "Luis Martinez Alcobendas. "Singalon, August 10, 1898."
On July 20, 1898, Cavite had been divided into four zones, and next day Brigadier-General Artemio Ricarte was placed in command of the province and the first zone. By July 7 Bulacan Province had been divided into six zones, and Nueva Ecija into four zones, with a separate commander for each zone. These men established the government prescribed by Aguinaldo's decrees of the middle of June.
This man's record is not known to me. Apparently he was an officer in the Spanish army, for he is later reported as surrendering to the Insurgents at Santa Ana on August 13, 1898. See footnote 4, p. 104. Taylor, 33 AJ. Artemio Ricarte was one of the ranking Insurgent generals directing operations against Manila. Taylor, 30 AJ. Taylor, 30 AJ. On August 2, 1899, Agoncillo wrote Mabini:
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