Chapter XXVI
- The approximate number of Spanish prisoners and their treatment. 537
- The Spanish Governmentʼs dilemma in the matter of the prisoners. 538
- Why the prisoners were detained. Baron Du Maraisʼ ill-fated mission. 539
- Further efforts to obtain their release. The captors state their terms. 541
- Discussions between Generals E. S. Otis and Nicolás Jaramillo. 542
- The Spanish commissionersʼ ruse to obtain the prisonersʼ release fails. 543
- The end of the Spaniardsʼ captivity. 544
Chapter XXVII
[End of the War of Independence and After]
- The last of the recognized insurgent leaders. Notorious outlaws. 545
- Apolinario Mabini. Brigands of the old and of the new type. 546
- Ferocity of the new caste of brigands. 548
- The Montalón and Felizardo outlaw bands. 549
- The “Guards of Honour.” The Pulaján in gloomy Sámar. 550
- Army and Constabulary Statistics. Insurgent navy. 553
- Sedition. Seditious plays. 554
- Landownership is conducive to social tranquillity. 555
Chapter XXVIII
- Innovations under American rule. 556
- Clubs. Theatres. Hotels. “Saloons.” The Walled City. 558
- The Insular Government. Feast-days. Municipality. 560
- Emoluments of high officials. The Schurman Commission. 561
- The Taft Commission. The “Philippines for the Filipinos” doctrine. 563
- The Philippine Civil Service. Civil government established. 565
- Constabulary. Secret Police. The Vagrant Act. 567
- Army strength. Military Division. Scout Corps. 569
Chapter XXIX