The Tejeros Convention

Lifted from Derrick C. Macutay




THE TEJEROS CONVENTION

    On March 22, 1897, a convention was held in Tejeros in order to settle the dispute between the two councils and to decide on what type of government should be installed.  During the early phase of the convention the crowd became unruly, causing a recess.  When the convention resumed, Bonifacio was assigned to preside in the election of the officers of the new government that was to be set up.  Before this, however, Bonifacio laid down the rule that the assembly should respect whatever would be the outcome of the election.

     When Bonifacio was elected Secretary of Interior, Daniel Tirona contested and argued that a lawyer should handle the position.  Bonifacio felt insulted and demanded an apology from Tirona. When Tirona tried to leave instead, Bonifacio drew his pistol and was about to shoot him but was disarmed by Gen. Ricarte.Because of humiliation and anger, Bonifacio declared that all matters convened in the Tejeros Convention were null and void.  Together with his supporters, he left the estate house.

Source: Rado Gatchalian
The Filosopher

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