Note 31 — Chapter VIII · Did We Destroy a Republic?
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“September, 1898.
“Decree
“Although article 11, Chapter 2, of the Organic Decree of June 23 (1898) last, prescribes that the appointment of provisional representatives of Congress be given to persons who have been born or have resided in the provinces which they are to represent; taking into consideration the urgent necessity that said body enter upon its functions immediately, I hereby decree the following:—
“1. The following are appointed provisional Representatives ...
“2. A meeting of Congress is called for the 15th instant, to be held in the town of Malolos, province of Bulacán.
“3. The Secretary of the Interior shall take steps to notify the persons appointed and those elected by the popular commanders in the provinces already occupied by the Revolution, of the call as soon as possible.
“Giv ....”
(Attached hereto is the following, with the names written in Mabini’s handwriting:)
“September, 1898.
“Provinces not subject to the Revolutionary Government of the Philippines.