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(William Jennings Bryan in 1902)
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 "There can be no doubt that we did so we had full knowledge that they were fighting for their own independence, and I submit that history furnishes no example of greater turpitude than ours if we now substitute our yoke for the Spanish yoke".
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Meanwhile, on this same day, in view of the American policy of attraction which has induced many guerrillas to surrender, General Aguinaldo tells his commanders in the field to <i>"use their utmost endeavors to overcome the efforts of the North American Imperialists to subject our dear country"</i> to slavery.
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<b>Reference:</b>
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Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan
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August 8, 1900: William J. Bryan condemned the American occupation of the Philippines