In a stunning admission, Colonel Manuel Argüelles, chief of staff to General Antonio Luna, revealed that the Filipino insurgents are on the brink of collapse. Speaking from Manila, Argüelles stated that the rebels are ‘undeniably whipped,’ with Emilio Aguinaldo, their leader, discouraged and seeking a way out of the conflict. The rebels’ sole desire is a guarantee of fair treatment in exchange for laying down their arms. They are not seeking a prolonged armistice, but rather a brief pause to facilitate a complete surrender through their congress.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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