In August, 1900, "News from our agents in America"
informed its readers that--
"'"W. J. Bryan has stated in a speech that his first act upon
being elected President will be to declare the independence of the
Philippines."
"'On June 16, 1900, Gen. Riego de Dios, acting head of the Hongkong
junta, wrote to Gen. I. Torres (P.I.R., 530), the guerrilla commander
in Bulacan Province, and assured him that a little more endurance,
a little more constancy, was all that was needed to secure the
attainment of their ends. According to their advices the Democratic
party would win in the approaching elections in the United States,
and--"it is certain that Bryan is the incarnation of our independence."
"'The number of men opposed to the policy of the administration was
said to be continually increasing.
"'The attitude of those who protect us cannot be more
manly and resolute: "Continue the struggle until you conquer
or die." Mr. Beecher of the League in Cincinnati writes us:
"I shall always be the champion of the cause of justice and of
truth," says Mr. Winslow of the Boston League. "Not even
threats of imprisonment will make me cease in my undertaking,"
Doctor Denziger assures us. "I shall accept every risk
and responsibility," says Doctor Leverson.
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