The Cavite Mutiny of 1872

DIFFERENT VIEWS

Jose Montero y Vidal

Spanish Version of the Cavite Mutiny of 1872

Jose Montero y Vidal

Born on January 28, 1851

Born in Andalusian Town of Gergal

Went to Madrid to study law

Government official residing in Manila in 1872

Civil Governor in colonial provinces of the Spanish Empire in 1875

Married Carolina Marin-Baldo Burgueros in Murcia and had 4 children

Jose Montero y Vidal

Call for Secularization

Filipinos wanted to overthrow the Spanish Government to install new kings in the likes of the three
priests Fr. Mariano Gomez, Fr. Jose Burgos, and Fr. Jacinto Zamora (i.e., GOMBURZA)

These priests enticed participants by giving them charismatic assurance that their fight will not fail
because God is with them coupled with promises of rewards such as employment, wealth, and ranks in
the army.

Call for Secularization

Feast of the Virgin of Loreto

In the evening of January 20, 1872, fireworks were displayed and rockets fired into the air to celebrate
the feast.

The conspirators in Cavite mistook these for the signal to revolt. Hence, at 9:30 pm of that day 200
native soldiers under the leadership of Sergeant La Madrid rose up in arms, assassinated the
commander of the fort and wounded his wife.

Feast of the Virgin of Loreto

Prisoners pointed out these individuals (and several other Filipinos) as instigators:

Prisoners pointed out these individuals (and several oth...

GOMBURZA

MAXIMO PATERNO

ANTONIO MARIA REGIDOR

JOAQUIN PARDO DE TAVARA

Execution of GOMBURZA

On February 17, 1872, in an attempt of the Spanish government to instill fear among the Filipinos so that
they may never commit such daring act again, the GOMBURZA were executed.

This event was tragic but served as one of the moving forces that shaped Filipino nationalism.

Execution of GOMBURZA

Dr. T.H. Pardo de Tavera

Filipino Version of the Cavite Muti...

Dr. T.H. Pardo de Tavera

Filipino Version of the Cavite Mutiny

of 1872

Dr. Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo

de Tavera

He was born in Manila on April 13, 1857, of parents belonging to the Spanish nobility.

A Filipino scholar, scientist and historical researcher.

He was known for his writings about different aspects of Philippine culture.

He served as a member of Taft’s Philippine Commission and founded the Federal Party.

He He died in Manila on March 26, 1925, aged 68.

Dr. Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo

de Tavera

Polo y Servicio

The incident was merely a mutiny by the Filipino soliders and laborers againtst Gen. Izquiedo's harsh
policy.
The abolition of the privileges enjoyed by the laborers of the Cavite arsenal of exemption from the
tribute was the main cause of the insurrection.

The incident was merely a mutiny by the Filipino solide...

1871 - 1873

The Arrival of General Izquierdo

A complete change in the aspect of affairs.

He made it clear that his views were different from those of La Torre.

Intended to govern the people "with a crucifix in one hand and a sword in the other."

The Arrival of General

Izquierdo

First Official Act

To prohibit the founding of a school of arts and trades.

All of those who had offered their support to ex-Governor La Torre were classed as personas sospechos
(suspects).

The workmen in the arsenal at Cavite and engineer corps' old-time privileges were abolished by General
Izquierdo and caused them dissatisfacation and discontent.

Leads to an uprising among the soldiers in the San Felipe fort, and the commanding officer and the other
Spanish officers in charge were assassinated.

Night of

January 20, 1872

Central Government

Central Government

The Central Government of Madrid announced its intention to deprive the friars in matters of civil
government and of the direction and management of the university.

The friars feared that their power in the colony would be a thing of the past and took the advantage that
those who favored the a continuation of the colonial modus vivendi presents as a vast conspiracy with
the objective of destroying Spanish sovereignty.
Central Government

Dared to oppose themselves to the friars

Condemned to death and executed by garrote.

Antonio M. Regidor

Joaquin Pardo de Tavara

P. Mendoza

Curate of Santa Cruz, Guevarra and Quiapo

The priests Mariano Sevilla, Feliciano Gomez, Ballesteros, Jose Basa

Lawyers Carillo, Basa, Enriquez, Crisanto Reyes, Maximo Paterno

and many others ...

Sentenced to life imprisonment on the Marianas Islands

Leads to the awakening of Nationalism and outbreak of Philippine Revolution.

Leads to the awakening of Nationalism and outbreak ...

Governor General Rafael Izquierdo

Insurrection was motivated by the native clergy, some local residents and intellectuals.

To carry out their criminal project, they (instigators) protested against the injuctice of the government.

They take advantage of indios' ignorance by making use of superstitions, and made them believe that
the hari will minister.

Those who will not support will be killed immediately.

Insurrection was motivated by the native clergy, so...

They offered the wealth of the Spaniards and jobs to those who revolted.

Padre Zamora and Padre Burgos were great probabilities to be the head of the government.

All Spaniards, friars would be executed except for women and foreigners.

They offered the wealth of the Spaniards and jobs ...

Revolution

Set fire to the district of Tondo

Fire cannons to inform the rebels of their success

500 natives led by Camerino

Set fire to the district of Tondo

Fire cannons to inform the rebels of their success

500 natives led by Camerino

Spanish navy had placed gunboat and armed vessels

Loyalist went to arrest the priest of Bacoor

Newspapers are solicited

Spanish navy had placed gunboat and armed vesse...

El Eco Filipino

Established by Spanish brother-in-law of Jose Basa, with Manuel Regidor as editor.

"Spain in the Philippines, The Philippines with Spain."

Their aim was to secure reforms from the Spanish Government.

Its first issue appeared on September 5, 1871 and died out before the end of 1872.

Its tragic demise was caused by the restoration of the reactionary regime in Spain and the exile to the
Marianas.

Izquierdo blamed it for the eruption of the Cavite Mutiny.

El Eco Filipino

BAGONG HARI, BAGONG UGALI