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Cavite Mutiny: Controversies Explored

The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 has both Spanish and Filipino versions with differing perspectives. The Spanish version by Jose Montero y Vidal viewed it as a grand conspiracy to overthrow Spanish rule, while Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera's Filipino version saw it as a labor issue in response to Governor Rafael de Izquierdo abolishing privileges for Cavite arsenal workers like exemption from tribute. Tensions rose due to dissatisfaction with the government and its refusal to enact reforms, which led to uprisings among soldiers and laborers in Cavite and instability in the colony.

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Cavite Mutiny: Controversies Explored

The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 has both Spanish and Filipino versions with differing perspectives. The Spanish version by Jose Montero y Vidal viewed it as a grand conspiracy to overthrow Spanish rule, while Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera's Filipino version saw it as a labor issue in response to Governor Rafael de Izquierdo abolishing privileges for Cavite arsenal workers like exemption from tribute. Tensions rose due to dissatisfaction with the government and its refusal to enact reforms, which led to uprisings among soldiers and laborers in Cavite and instability in the colony.

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THE

CONTROVERSY
OF THE CAVITE
MUTINY
There are two versions of the Cavite Mutiny the Spanish and Filipino Version. The accounts of Dr.
Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera and the account of Jose Montero y Vidal. The perspectives of the two
historians created an controversy, Is Cavite mutiny an grand conspiracy an attempt in overthrowing the
Spanish government in the Philippines or Cavite Mutiny is not a grand conspiracy but merely a labor
issue. Jose Montero y Vidal wrote the Spanish version of the Cavite Mutiny, was a Spanish historian who
wrote the book Historia General de Filipinas as the Spanish version of Cavite Mutiny of 1872. Monteros
account centered on how the event was an attempt in overthrowing the Spanish government in the
Philippines. His account on mutiny was criticized as woefully biased. Carlos Maria de la Torre was
relieved from his post with the establishment in Spain of a government which was less radical. Rafaelde
Izquierdo assumed control of government. The abolition of the privileges enjoyed by the laborers of the
Cavite Arsenal of exemption from the tribute was the cause of the insurrection. Underscore the reason for
the revolution, abolition of privileges enjoyed by the workers of Cavite Arsenal such as exemption from
payment of tribute and being employed in Polos Y Servicios (Force Labor). The presence of the native
clergy, against the Spanish friars conspired and supported the rebels.

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According to Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, who wrote the Filipino version of the Cavite Mutiny,
this was merely a mutiny of native Filipino soldiers and laborers of Cavite arsenal against the harsh
policy of despotic Governor and Captain-General Rafael de Izquierdo which abolished their old-time
privileges of exemption from paying the annual tribute and from rendering forced labor (polo).
Filipinos had great hopes of an improvement in the affairs of their country. The loss of privileges
resented by the soldiers and laborers was the primary cause of the revolt. Dissatisfaction and
discontent with the government spread all over. Gen. Izquierdo made it clear that there will be
no changes in the government and intended to govern the people with a crucifix in one hand and a
sword in the other. He also established the school of arts and trades in the country. Those who
supported ex-Governor de la Torre were classed as persona sospechosas (suspects) a term used to
refuse to obey the wishes and whims of the authorities. The peace of the colony was broken and
culminated in the overthrow of the Spanish sovereignty in the Philippine islands. Uprisings and
assassinations in the entire garrison in Cavite were disaffected. The uprising among the soldiers in
Cavite was used as a powerful lever by the Spanish residents and by the friars. 
Authors:
• Chris Antonette Piedad-Pugay (2012)
• Jose Fermin B. Crave (2019)

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