Rizal made his second homecoming to Manila in June 1892, where he sought meetings with Governor General Despujol to negotiate for pardons for his family members. During this time, he also visited friends in Central Luzon and founded the civic league Liga Filipina. On July 6, Rizal was arrested and jailed in Fort Santiago on accusations of publishing anti-Spanish writings. He was then deported to Dapitan on July 15, where he began his four-year exile.