Existing conditions were such that he believed that all powers should be vested in one person.

He warned Aguinaldo that if the constitution were put in force, he would be at the mercy of his secretaries.

On January 1, 1899, Aguinaldo, probably at the suggestion of Mabini, proposed certain changes in it.

[387] Evidently the provisions of the constitution did not worry Aguinaldo much, as is shown by his reply to the request by some of his officers for information as to what reward those who were first in the attack on Manila should receive.

He promised them such titles as marquis, duke, etc.