The Katipunan became especially popular in the suburbs in Manila and in the provinces of Central Luzon. But as the number of its affiliates increased, the Spanish authorities began to suspect its underground character. With the discovery if the Katipunan, Bonifacio had no other alternative than to declare their intention to fight to the bitter end.
* Happenings during the first revolution* Rizal and the Revolution Preparations for the struggle Spanish suspicion aroused Discovery of the Katipunan The Naik Military Agreement The trial and execution of Bonifacio The revolution continues The government of Central Luzon The Biyak-na-bato Republic The Truce of Biyak-na-bato, and The failure of the Truce
San Pedro Makite, Pasig and Caimito. The parish priest of Guadalupe, listening to the rumormonger that was his servant, denounced the existence of an alleged secret society in his parish to the Governor-general. The curate of Santa Cruz, Manila, reported to the authorities alleged secret meetings of suspicious persons in Manila.
The document posed a potential danger to the cause of the revolution, for it meant a definite split in the ranks of the revolutionists and almost certain defeat in the face a united and wellarmed-army.
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