Shortcomings or Inconsistencies - Decalogue of Katipunan
Shortcomings or Inconsistencies - Decalogue of Katipunan
Shortcomings or Inconsistencies - Decalogue of Katipunan
N. B. - Sa may nasang makisanib sa katipunang ito" (The "Kartilya") and Emilio Jacinto’s
Speech,” despite serving various purposes, each of the three works of literature was created at the
same time in history and was used to explain events including what the Spanish did to the
Filipinos and what the Katipunan did to advance equality and freedom in our nation.
tended to have typographical errors. Errors like typing K x x x or Kat x x x instead of katipunan, and
adding degree sign (° ) in other numbers. In addition, some of the information were not stated
clearly which may leave confusion to some readers, especially for young ones. Moreover, some
of the contents of this document failed to find concrete evidence to support the claims or to clear
up the history of what really happened, particularly on where the Katipunan was founded and
information regarding the "Triangles.” In other words, some dates and addresses were
inconsistent and different from what was written by others, which may leave confusion for the
readers.
always used his usual alias “Pingkian.” However, for some unknown reason, in his handwritten
speech, he signed it with “J. Aging” rather with his usual alias. Furthermore, this stirring rallying
call to the patriotic cause has the rhythm of oratory, and so far as is known it was never
published.