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Aguinaldo, on September 10, demanded the right to occupy part of Manila. His demand was refused by General Otis, who ordered him to remove his forces by a given day to avoid trouble. Aguinaldo removed his headquarters to Malolos on the railroad forty miles north of Manila. It was on October 10 that the open arrogance of Aguinaldo asserted itself.
His failure to report these troubles and disorders to his government is of interest, as Blount alleges that differences between the local authorities were in a number of cases referred to the Malolos government for settlement.
"'Permit me to add in conclusion that I have that confidence in your ability and patriotism which will lead you to accede to this request. "'I am, with great respect, your most obedient servant, "'Major-General, U. S. V., "'United States Military Governor in the Philippines. "In reply to which, on the 16th, the following was received: "'Malolos, Bulacan, September 16, 1898.
Some Americans have already disappeared by the method of 'dukut' but it will not be proper to publish this in my opinion." Taylor, AJ. 73. "To the President of the Republic, Malolos, from the Provincial Governor of Manila, San Juan del Monte, Jan. 29, 1899, 10.25 A.M.: I yesterday visited the military road in process of construction, Santa Ana to Pineda.
In March, 1899, workmen who had abandoned their work in the arsenal at Malolos were arrested, returned, given twenty-five lashes each and then ordered to work.
The national assembly met on the appointed day in the parish church of Barasoain, Malolos, which had been set aside for the meetings of congress. This body probably had then more elected members than at its subsequent meetings, but even so it contained a large number of men who were appointed by Aguinaldo after consultation with his council to represent provinces which they had never even seen.
General Otis states that "when Aguinaldo had completed his preparations for attack he prepared the outlines of his declaration of war, the full text of which was published at Malolos on the evening, and very shortly after, hostilities began. This declaration was circulated in Manila on the morning of February 5."
On January 4 Mabini took the oath of office as the president of the council of government. This body met twice a week at Malolos on set days, and at the close of its deliberations forwarded to Aguinaldo a statement of the subjects discussed and the conclusions reached for his decision. The president of the republic did not preside at, or take part in, its deliberations.
"We desire to know results of ultimatum which you mention in your telegram, and we also wish to know what reward our Government is arranging for the forces that will be able first to enter Manila." "The ultimatum has not been sent, but it will be within a few days. "Malolos, Jan. 14, 1899."
Accompanied by Consul Wildman, the Captain of the McCulloch, and Mr. While bidding us adieu Mr. Barrett said he would call on me in the Philippines, which he did later on in Cavite and Malolos. Mr. I regret to state, however, that Mr.
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