475120498-Chapter-11-Arrest-and-Trial-of-Rizal (1).pptx

arrest and trial

1. The Arrest and Trial of Rizal

2. August 1896- before the outbreak of Philippine Revolution, Andres Bonifacio together with other Katipuneros attempted to save Rizal from the cruiser, Castilla anchored at Cavite by using motoboat Rizal politely refused

3. Cry of Balintawak - Bonifacio and his Katipunan followers already proclaimed defiance of Spanish Government by tearing cedula certificates August 30,1896- Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco gave Rizal a letter of recommendation to the Minister of War, Gen. Marcelo de Azcarraga

4. 4 years- Rizal remained in Dapitan September 30, 1896- Rizal left for Spain boarding on streamer Isla de Panay While cruising Mediteranean Sea, Rizal was inform by ship captain that he received telegraphic order from Minister of War to arrest him

5. October 6- Barcelona- Rizal was transferred to Montjuich Castle in cell no.11 Gen. Despujol - gov.gen who deported him to Dapitan in 1892, in-charge of Montjuich prison informed Rizal to be sent back to Manila boarding S.S Colon

6. From Volunteer Physician to Prisoner Gov. Gen Blanco- wired the most ominous warning for Rizal November 3- steamer reach Manila Fort Santiago- Rizal detained, tight security Rizal was held incommunicado

7. Spanish authorities look evidence against him Filipinos who sympathized with him were arbitrarily harassed, tortured Documents and Letters of Rizal’s friends were seized by civil guards

8. The Trial November 20- preliminary investigation Colonel Francisco Oliver Garcia- judge advocate, tiring and severe investigation for five days Accused crimes of rebellion, sedition, forming illegal associations

9. Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco- result of preliminary investigation is transferred to him for actions Captain Rafael Dominguez- appointed judge advocate to evaluate the case and made corresponding decision against Rizal

10. Nicolas de la Peña - Judge Advocate General who gave the following recommendations: The accused be brought to trial without delay The accused be incarcerated in prison The accused should be defended in court by an army officer

11. Rizal and His Defender Denied the legal services of an experienced civilian lawyer Lieutenant Luis Traviel de Andrada - Rizal’s defender Charges that were refuted by Rizal to wit:

12. 1. Since his deportation in Dapitan within 4 years, he had not engaged in any political activities 2. The declaration of the witnesses against him were fabricated and not true December 13, 1896- wrote public declaration of his avowed intention- to stop shedding of blood and to achieve freedoms

13. Through education and hard work Man of conscience- individuals the country need today Prison cell at Fort Santiago- the declaration was written December 24- 7 members of the Ordinary Court Martial of the Post Colonel Jose Tagores Arjona (Calvary)

14. Rizal Tried by a Court Martial December 26- tried by a court martial of 7 Spanish Army officers at the Hall of Banners of Cuartel del España Present in the court- 1. Rafael Dominguez- judge advocate

15. 2. Enrique de Alcocer- prosecuting Attorney 3. Jose Rizal- the accused 4. Traviel de Andrade- his defender 5. Josephine Bracken 6. Rizal’s sister Judge Advocate Dominguez opened the trial by reading the charges against Rizal

16. Attorney Alcocer- give the summary of the charges Rizal’s own-brief memorandum of points of facts I could not be guilty of rebellion because I even advised Dr. Pio Valenzuela in Dapitan not to rise revolution The revolutionist used my name without my knowledge. If I were guilty, I could escaped from Singapore

17. 3. If I had the hand in revolution I could escaped from Moro vinta and would not build a house and bought land in Dapitan 4. If I were the chief in revolution why was I not consulted by the revolutionist? 5. La Liga Filipina does not live long, after the first meeting , I was deported to Dapitan and it died out

18. 6. If La Liga Filipina was reorganized nine months later, I did not know about it 7. It was true that I write the Constitution and By Laws of the La Liga Filipina but this is only a civic organization not a revolutionary society 8. While it was true that there were some bitter statements in my letter, it was because they were

19. Written when my family was being persecuted, dispossed of their land and home, my brother and brother-in-law were deported without due process 9. It is not true that the revolution was inspired in one of my speech in the house of Doroteo Ongjunco 10. My life in Dapitan had been exemplary as evidenced by my productive activities

20. Rizal was a civilian but tried by military tribunal composed of military officials No due process Rizal was not given the right to face his accusers and the witness against him in an open court Rizal could not expect to have a fair, honest and impartial justice

21. No prosecution witness was allowed to testify so the defense could not ask questions on cross-examination Procedure of trial prosecution’s brief was read before the court by the prosecutor Andrade present the defense brief on December 25

22. 3. Rizal completed the process by reading his “Addition to my defense” on December 26 December 23- Rizal and Andrade receive the brief for the presecution December 26- trial begin, 2 days preparations only, Innocents Day,military courts submit verdict on the charges against Rizal

23. To Gov. Gen. Polavieja who affirmed the death sentence and decreed that Rizal should be executed before a firing squad at 7am on December 30,1896 on the field of Bagumbayan with all the formalities required by the law December 29- Rizal received the judgement