Appendix B.
Reading edition
Under the title of “My part in the Revolution,” Isabelo de los Reyes in an artful attempt to defend himself before those who considered him a coward because of his ever shirking that part of the task of the revolt which naturally fell to him, gives his readers the following information:
“When it was desired to effect the manifestation of 1888, (see p. 60), Ramos took me to the palace of Malacañan, to express to Gen. Terrero verbally the complaints of the “country”; but I do not know why, but on that day the manifestation did not come off....”
“From the palace of Malacañan we went to the house of Doroteo Cortes, who instructed me in the object of the manifestation, thus:
“... We reckon with the pleasure of the Civil Governor Sr. Centeno (see note 2) to make a manifestation against the friars, who oppress us with their abuses, and oppose the progress of the country.”
“—Very good indeed I replied full of enthusiasm.
“I retired leaving Ramos in that house.
“I immediately went to see his father and said to him: The manifestation has fallen flat. I have come to tell you that in my opinion, your son ought not to sign the instance of the manifestos. Let all those who like do so, but it would be a pity that your son who, in the time to come, may be able to render signal services to the country should now fall crushed by the friars. Now that Cortés says that he reckons with the authorities, your son’s signature is not very necessary.
“And neither Cortés nor Ramos signed it.”