True Version of the Philippine Revolution

In a few days the Spanish steamer _Compania de Filipinas_ was brought to Cavite by my countrymen, who captured her in the harbour of Aparri. Cannon were at once mounted on board this vessel and she was loaded with troops and despatched for Olongapo, but she had not gone far before I sent another gunboat to recall her because Admiral Dewey requested me to do so in order that a question raised by the French Consul might be duly settled. The Admiral having been informed that when captured the _Compania de Filipinas_ was flying the Spanish flag abstained from interfering in the matter and handed the French Consul's protest over to me, affirming at the same time that _he and his forces were in no way concerned in the matter_.

This incident, which was soon settled, clearly demonstrates the recognition of and protection extended to the Philippine Revolution by Admiral Dewey.