Tuesday, 15 January 1901
January 15, 1901
At 11:00 a.m. we boarded Rosecrans that was anchored at Manila Bay. The prisoners on board were the following: Artemio Ricarte, Pio del Pilar, Maximino
Apolinario Mabini
(July 23, 1864 — May 13, 1903). Lawyer, prime minister in the First Republic; exiled to Guam where he kept this diary.
Wednesday 16 January 1901
January 16, 1901
At about noon, the following prisoners from Malate boarded the boat: Norberto Dimayuga, Juan Mauricio, Bartolomé de la Rosa, Silvestre Legaspi, Antonio Prisco Reyes, Doroteo
Saturday, 19 January 1901
January 19, 1901
While we were already way out in the Pacific Ocean, the boat had some engine trouble and for this reason, we were constrained to stop
Thursday, 24 January 1901
January 24, 1901
We reached Agaña Bay at about three o’clock in the afternoon and anchored in front of the barrio of Piti.
Thursday, 31 January 1901
January 31, 1901
Until now, nothing has been unloaded from the boat, nor was there anyone disembarking, except the American commandant and officials. At about noontime, they announced
1st of February 1901
February 1, 1901
Today, they boarded 11 deportees from Ilocos Norte on our ship. They embarked on the Marine ship Solace, which they say, is sailing for the
12th of February 1901
February 12, 1901
This afternoon, we landed in the barrio of Piti. Then we walked toward the direction of Agaña. Upon reaching the barrio of Asan, we went
13th of February 1901
February 13, 1901
The following order was issued for compliance by our group: General Order No. 3 Prison’s Detachment of Asan, Guam February 12, 1901. The following
16th of February 1901
February 16, 1901
His condition having worsened each day, Mr. Lucas Camerino was transferred to Agaña Hospital yesterday. Today, we were informed of his passing away at past
17th of February 1901
February 17, 1901
Having been informed that a ship will soon arrive from America and bound for Manila, I wrote my brother, Alejandro Mabini, the following letter with
19th of February 1901
February 19, 1901
At 6:30 A.M. there was a slight tremor of brief duration.
24th of February 1901
February 24, 1901
We experienced another minor earthquake at nine o’clock in the morning. Our life is so boring. Since we are incommunicado, even the servants are not
11th of March 1901
March 11, 1901
This afternoon we transferred to the room specifically built for our lodging. The building measures 80 feet long by 18 feet wide. Its only floor
End of March
March 31, 1901
We were able to convince Mr. Bell, the headquarters’ clerk-stenographer, to teach us English, with each one agreeing to pay him eight Mexican pesos monthly.
26th of April 1901
April 26, 1901
A ship from the United States delivered the following telegram. It was received in San Francisco, Boston, Massachusetts, on 29 March 1901. It reads: “Mabini,
30th of April 1901
April 30, 1901
Vicente Antiquera, Don Juan Mauricio’s servant, died of tuberculosis. R.I.P. I was also nursing a fever for a couple of days and was visited by
10th of May 1901
May 10, 1901
Mayor Orwig ordered the guard at the prisons’ door to position himself about three meters away from the building at dusk, to allow the prisoners
17th of May 1901
May 17, 1901
Mayor Orwig came to announce that he has received orders to go back to Manila, with all the personnel under his command, leaving us under
4th of July 1901
July 4, 1901
This memorable day for the Americans of the Union was celebrated in Agaña with fireworks from Japan. For this purpose, Captain Shaw took us to
7th of July 1901
July 7, 1901
At about ten o’clock in the evening, our companion, Don Pio Barican passed away. We were all shocked by his sudden death. He had a
9th of July 1901
July 9, 1901
It was agreed that the prisoners shoulder the cost of two small stone marks for the tombs of Camerino and Barican. Those who could afford
End of July 1901
July 31, 1901
Messrs. Herrero and Martinez came to visit us one day, together with their families. They are Spanish mestizos and their daughters are considered to be
4th of August 1901
August 4, 1901
the Marine ship Solace has just arrived, bringing two captains and some lieutenants of the Marine Infantry on board. Captain Shaw came to inform us that
7th of August 1901
August 7, 1901
Captain Shaw embarked for the United States. The new captain continues to give us lessons in English.
11th of August 1901
August 11, 1901
Messrs. Carmona and Rivera embarked for Manila. We do not know if the former has been freed or he is just summoned to Manila on
29th of August 1901
August 29, 1901
This afternoon, Don Pablo returned with Mr. Gerona. These two men told me that the soon-to-be Judge of Batangas promised to talk to Mr. Taft
1st of September 1901
September 1, 1901
At twelve o’clock noon, our companion, Don Maximino Hizon died of the same illness as Barican; his sudden death is more sudden than Barican’s. It
12th of September 1901
September 12, 1901
The following moved to Agaña together with their four servants: Julian Gerona, Pablo Ocampo, Maximino Trías, Simon Tecson, Lucino Almeida, Norberto Dimayuga, Juan Mauricio, Silvestre
24th of September 1901
September 24, 1901
The warship Justine arrived from Yokohama and is anchored at this port. It brings the sad news that President McKinley was seriously wounded early this month
2nd of November 1901
November 2, 1901
Yesterday, the ship Yorktown arrived in this port from Yokohama, bringing on board former Governor Schroeder and his family. On account of this, I sent the