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It has been claimed that in doing this they were inspired by pure patriotism, but the facts shown by their own records present a very different picture. In writing to Aguinaldo on April 8, 1899, Mabini says: "We have received a communication forwarded from Iloílo, from General Martin Delgado and Francisco Soriano, your commissioner.
"The Local Juntas of the various towns in conjunction with citizens of standing and the military authorities will organize a vigilance service to maintain public order and the authority of the law. "M. Delgado." "February 13, 1899.
We must learn what these Powers purpose doing." He threw back his shoulders and his step quickened with the resolution of fresh action. "Besides," he supplemented, "Delgado is a dreaming degenerate! We must get back into the game." The Spaniard laughed. "As you say, Señor. After all, this mere cruising grows monotonous. Playing the game is better."
We anchored off Ponta Delgado, about three-quarters of a mile off shore, in twenty-five fathom water, and, as we stopped there a couple of days, we were allowed short leave, each watch in turn, to land and see the sights.
Two curtained carriages drove across Galata Bridge and in the mysterious quiet of Stamboul there was no ripple on the surface of affairs as other tourists haggled over a few piastres in the curio shops of the bazaar. Louis Delgado awaited Jusseret in an agony of doubt and fear. The Frenchman was late.
Not only do I offer him his liberty, but also such an income as will make the cafés of Paris possible, and the society of other gentlemen who are also well, let us say retired Royalties. I do this in the capacity of a private friend of the Grand Duke Louis Delgado." His smile was bland, suave, undisturbed. Von Ritz took a step forward.
This move has resulted from a four-party conference held in Yuma a few days ago. This party was composed of Urbalejo, chief of the Yaqui nation, Joe Mattus, his trusted lieutenant, Delgado and myself. Yocupicio has completely come over to our side, which you can perceive from the outcome of the little tryout in Aqua Prieta a few weeks ago.
What he did not tell me was that he was not knocked overboard, as he said, but took to the water of his own accord, when complications with Delgado appeared imminent. "I understand the position," I said, "and all's well that ends well. But it's lucky you thought of coming on board to sleep." After this everything went right.
I am the legal and personal representative of Delgado in the movement in the United States. So much for his current activities to establish fascism to the south of us.
It was our last night at Durban, a very beautiful night of full moon at the end of March, for the Portugee Delgado had announced his intention of sailing on the following afternoon. Stephen Somers and I were seated on the stoep smoking and talking things over. "It is a strange thing," I said, "that Brother John should never have turned up.
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