Question Concerning Philippine Revolt and Phil-American War
I have several questions concerning how would other nations react, about the Philippine Revolt and the eventual Philippine American war.
What if Andres Bonifacio with a well armed army managed to besiege the walled city of Intramuros and eventually capture the city January.1897. They would later declare the city of Manila independent from Spain, and form a provisional government called the Tagalog republic.
: The foreign businesses inside the Katipunan controlled area are allowed to leave or continue with their trade, they are left unmolested. Soldiers caught looting is sent to the stockades with 'Looter' painted on their foreheads.
: Spanish Colonial Government offices are looted for funding the new regime. Spanish Officials are sent to jail, they are treated humanely but a few are found dead floating on the nearby river Pasig.
Q1: I don't know about the numbers of the Spanish Asiatic fleet moored in the docks of Manila, hopefully some of the ships would be captured, if not would they open-fire at the city knowing everything is lost?
With Manila under Control the Tagalog republic had begun systematically capturing the nearby provinces from Spanish control. By the end of 1897 the majority of the land around Manila is under control.
Q2: With Manila under control, and the Cuban revolt under way. Would Spain send troops in the Philippines hoping to salvage the situation? Would Spain's ally intervene to help put down the rebellious Filipinos?
Q3: With all that happened. Would the great powers acknowledge the independence of the Philippines? Hopefully it won't start a boxer-rebellion like war.
Q4 If ever the Americans found a way to wage war against the Philippines, they would face a fierce fighting and horrendously more casualties compared to the OTL since ITTL the Katipunan/Tagalog Republic is more unified and better organized, hopefully better armed. Would the American Anti-Imperialist League, get more voice and would they have enough voice to stop the war?
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