Chapter XXVIII
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BATTLES WITH THE FILIPINOS BEFORE MANILA.
The Aguinaldo War Upon the Americans—The Course of Events in the Philippines Since the Fall of Manila—Origin of the Filipino War—Aguinaldo's Insolent and Aggressive Acts, Including Treachery—His Agent's Vanity and Duplicity in Washington—Insurgents Under Aguinaldo Attack American Forces—Battle of Manila, February 4 and 5—Heroism of American Troops in Repelling the Insurgents—Aguinaldo's Proclamations—Agoncillo's Flight to Canada—The Ratification of the Treaty of Peace with Spain by the American Senate Followed the Fighting—The Gallantry and Efficiency of the American Volunteers—Another Glorious Chapter of Our War History