It has a triangle, and it looks like Cuba's.

Will you give me one as a reminder when I return to America ?' "I replied to him that I was convinced of his word of honour and that there was no necessity whatever to draw up in documentary form his agreements, and as for the flag, that he could count on it, even at that very moment.
"Dewey continued: 'Documents are not complied with when there is no honour, as has happened with your agreement with the Spaniards, who have failed in what was written and signed.

Trust in my word for I hold myself responsible that the United States will recognize the independence of the country.

But I recommend to you [plural .-- TR.] to keep everything which we have talked about and agreed upon with a great deal of secrecy for the present.

And, moreover, I entreat you [plural .-- TR.] to be patient if our soldiers should insult some Filipino, because, as volunteers, they are yet lacking in discipline.'" [47] Admiral Dewey has testified as follows, concerning the recognition of Philippine independence by him:-- "_The Chairman_.