It is said by both sides that he is crafty and selfish and
ambitious, and that he likes to be on the side that is the
strongest. How that may be, I do not know. But he will not
even pretend to accept the rule of the United States willingly.
He appeared as a witness before a Committee of the House of
Representatives, when in this country in 1902. He was asked
whether his people approved the policy of the Democratic Party.
He answered emphatically: "No. They do not wish to have the
United States abandon them to the ambition or cupidity of
foreign Governments." But he added: "Every Filipino is in
favor of the policy advocated by Senator Hoar." "What!" said
his inquirer, with great surprise, "Do you mean to say that
every Filipino agrees with Senator Hoar in his views?" "Yes,"
replied the man, with great emphasis; "every Filipino agrees
with Senator Hoar."
I mentioned this one day in conversation with President Roosevelt.
He told me that Buencamino had said exactly the same thing
to him.
General Miles told me on his return from his journey round
the world that he saw many leaders of the Philippine people;
that they spoke of me with great regard and attachment.
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