Basa, José Maria, Filipino exile of 1872, and originator at Hong-Kong of La Liga Filipina, [244] (footnote).
Batle, Ramon, friend of Rizal, [132].
Batle, Teresina, helps Rizal to introduce “Noli Me Tangere” into the Philippines, [132].
“Beside the Pasig,” metrical drama, [74].
Biacnabato, treaty of, arranged by Governor General de Rivera, December, 1897, disregarded by Spaniards, [323].
Biñan, town of, watched by Civil Guards, [6]; home of José Alberto Realonda, [7]; seat of school attended by Rizal, [35]; his experiences there, told by himself, [35]–37; receives first instruction in painting at, [36].
Blanco, Ramon, Governor General of the Philippines, letter of introduction and endorsement furnished to Rizal, [281]; protects Rizal against Spaniards thirsting for his blood, [285]; displaced as result of intrigues of Rizal’s enemies, [285].
Blumentritt, Dr. Ferdinand, German scientist: Rizal’s letter to, concerning “Noli Me Tangere,” [118]–119; his friendship with Rizal, [136]; letter to Rizal concerning shortage of doctors in yellow fever hospitals of Cuba, [279]; tries to get German Government to intervene in behalf of Rizal, [279], (footnote); translation of his article on Rizal’s view of the race problem, [Appendix D].
Bonifacio, Andrés, Filipino leader: birth and education, [272]; becomes ardent advocate of liberty, [272]; founds the Katipunan, [273]; plans to rescue Rizal from Dapitan, [[384]]275; Rizal refuses, [275]; sends Pio Valenzuela to ask Rizal to head a revolution, [276]; Rizal’s refusal disputed, [276]–277; determination to go on without Rizal, [277]; spread of the Katipunan, [278]; escape on discovery of the Katipunan, [284]; his insurgent forces give battle to Spaniards, [320]; defeated for head of provisional government, [321]; death, [321].
Bowring, Sir John, English traveler and author, comments on the Realonda household, [8].