The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912
CHAPTER VI
THE WILCOX-SARGENT TRIP
A smiling, peaceful, and plenteous land As yet unblighted by the scourge of war; Where happiness and hospitality walk hand in hand And new-born Freedom bows to Law.
Anonymous.
In the last chapter, we saw Aguinaldo's republic formally established at Malolos, September 15th, claiming jurisdiction over all Luzon. In