Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
AUGUST 17, 1898
A telegram from U.S. President William McKinley was sent to Commodore George Dewey and Major General Wesley Merritt.
The president ordered “that there must be no joint occupation with the Insurgents. The United States in the possession of Manila City, Manila Bay and harbor must preserve the peace and protect persons and property within the territory occupied by their military and naval forces. The insurgents and all others must recognize the military occupation and authority of the United States and the cessation of hostilities proclaimed by the President. Use whatever means in your judgment are necessary to this end.”
Earlier on August 12, 1898, Gen. Merritt gave an order to Gen. Thomas Anderson to inform Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo not to allow his forces to enter Manila.
On August 13, the Americans attacked Spanish positions in Manila. Aguinaldo disregarding Anderson ordered his troops to advance forward alongside the Americans and fire at the enemies, who at that time were waving a white flag. The Spaniards retaliated killing 19 Americans and wounding 103.
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