Senor Antonio Regidor was at the time residing in London.

He was a Filipino of unusual intelligence and exceptionally good education.

He took a keen interest in the situation, and on July 28, 1898, telegraphed Agoncillo as follows:-- "In the name of the Filipinos, you should immediately send a telegraphic message to MacKinley, requesting him not to abandon the islands, after having fought as brothers for a common cause.

Pledge him our unconditional adhesion, especially of well-to-do people.

To return to Spain, in whatever form, would mean annihilation, perpetual anarchy.