His Council seems to be the real center of power.

When I was talking with Aguinaldo there were two American priests waiting to propose the deportation of his prisoners who were priests, and he had to refer that question.

The Council has decided to keep the priests in confinement, and it is remarked that the General desired to give up his prisoners and was false in saying he favored sending them to Spain.

There are misapprehensions in this association.

He has no doubt thought well of holding fast his most important hostages.