But Marcos supporters here were jubilant at the news of the court's decision and praised the American justice system for affirming Mrs. Marcos's innocence.

Already Marcos supporters are saying they will hold a march for justice to demand that Mrs. Marcos be allowed back to her country.

They say investigations showed that the conspirators include several generals, businessmen, opposition politicians, Marcos supporters, even officers of several gun clubs.

At least 100 Marcos supporters, mostly elderly Filipinos, were in the hospital lobby today hoping for information on Mr. Marcos's condition.

The party has not been choosy about its membership and includes, among others, former Marcos supporters.

Vice President Laurel went into opposition to President Aquino, and positions himself now to gain Marcos supporters in seeking the presidency.

Marcos supporters say they appreciate the gestures.

Others predicted that Marcos supporters would take to the streets.

They performed a remarkable task in collecting data from the majority of polling stations, providing evidence to help uncover the massive vote counting fraud attempted by Marcos supporters.

Mr. Marcos's mother died on May 4, and her body has not been buried, because Marcos supporters hope that the former President will attend the funeral.