The agreement between Jaudenes and Dewey marks…

The agreement between Jaudenes and Dewey marks a curious reversal of roles.

At the beginning of the war, Americans and Filipinos had been allies against Spain in all but name; now Spanish and Americans are in a partnership that excludes the insurgents.

Fighting between American and Filipino troops almost breaks out as the former move in to dislodge the latter from strategic positions around Manila on the eve of the attack.

Aguinaldo is told bluntly by the Americans that his army cannot participate and will be fired upon if it crosses into the city.

The insurgents are infuriated at being denied triumphant entry into their own capital, but Aguinaldo bides his time.

Relations continue to deteriorate, however, as it becomes clear to Filipinos that the Americans are in the islands to stay.