1 Many of the American papers reported that the majority was one vote only in excess of the absolutely requisite two-thirds majority.

Index

I.—The Revolution of 1896 1
II.—The Treaty of Peace of Biak-na-bató 4
III.—Negotiations 6
IV.—The Revolution of 1898 19
V.—The Dictatorial Government 22
VI.—The First Triumphs 24
VII.—The Philippine Flag 26
VIII.—Expedition to Bisayas 28
IX.—The Steamer “Compania de Filipinas” 28
X.—The Proclamation of Independence 30
XI.—The Spanish Commission 32
XII.—More American Troops 37
XIII.—The 13th August 38
XIV.—First Clouds 40
XV.—Vain Hopes 42
XVI.—The American Commission 44
XVII.—Impolitic acts 46
XVIII.—The Mixed Commission 50
XIX.—Outbreak of Hostilities 51