Be cautious so as not to be deceived.

You should require from him proof.

Be always vigilant, but upright, also all of the officers and soldiers must be strict and not timid." [125] Obviously there was no real cooeperation between American and Filipino troops at this time.

General Anderson ignored General Aguinaldo's request for information as to places where American troops were to land in Filipino territory and the objects of disembarking them.
The Americans proceeded with their plans for the attack upon Manila, and it became desirable to occupy some of the Insurgent trenches.

On July 29 Arevalo telegraphed Aguinaldo as follows:-- "In conference with General Greene I asked for an official letter, a copy of which I send you: 'Headquarters 2nd Brigade, U.S.Expeditionary Forces, Camp Dewey, near Manila, July 29th, 1898.