NGALACON TO LUKBAN, JUNE 12, 1901
Exhibit 1351.
[Original in Spanish. L.S. P.I.R., 891.13.]
JUNE 12, 1901.
Seņor GOVERNOR: On account of the present state of affairs, and
in compliance with the orders and circulars of the superior government
of that province, this local presidency held a meeting to-day which was
attended by the delegates, heads of banios, wealthy residents and
other private individuals to decide upon the burning of their own houses
in order that in this manner the Americans could be prevented from
taking possession of them. The Americans entered the town of Catarman
the first instant, at three p.m. Upon the conclusion of the meeting,
and without loss of time the morning of the following day, each
owner set fire to his house, including the municipal house and the hamlets
of Maquivalo and Bugco of this district, situated nearest the sea.
I must inform you that since that date up to the present time,
they have not as yet passed through this town and as soon as said
enemy arrives, I shall inform that respected government thereof.
This local headquarters moved to the hamlet (visita) of Nenita in
this district.
God preserve you many years.
MONDRAGON, June 12, 1901.
(Signed) FAUSTO NGALACON,
Local Chief.
Stamp: Office of the Local Presidente of Mondragon.
To the General and Politico Military Governor of this province.
In the margin: Secretary. Commend the conduct of the residents
of the town of Mondragon. June 15, 1901.
(Signed) V. LUKBAN.