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Chapter 06-09
Spain
After finishing the 4th year of the medical course in UST, Jose Rizal decided to complete his studies in Spain. That time, the Govt of Spain was a constitutional monarchy (under a written constitution which granted human right to the people) He decided to study in Spain for the following reasons:
He was disgusted with the method of instruction of the Dominican-owned university and the racial prejudice of the Dominican Professors against Filipino students Rizals Secret Mission
Spain
Rizals departure for Spain was kept secret to avoid detection by the Spanish authorities and the friars. He used the name Jose Mercado, a cousin from Binan. Before his secret departure, he wrote a farewell letter for his beloved parents and one for his sweetheart Leonor Rivera. On May 3, 1882: Rizal departed on board the Spanish steamer Salvadora bound for singapore.
Singapore
During the voyage to Singapore, he carefully observed the people and things on board the steamer. There were sixteen passengers including himself. To while away the tedious boredom, Rizal played chess with fellow passengers and he won many times because Rizal was a good chess player. May 9, 1882: The Salvador docked at Singapore. Rizal landed, registered at Hotel De La Paz and spent two days on sightseeing of the city. In Singapore, Rizal transferred to another ship Djemnah. On May 17, 1882: Djemnah reached Point Galle, a seacost town in southern Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and Rizal found this place lonely and Quiet. The following day, the Djemnah reached Colombo, the capital of Ceylon and Rizal found this place Beautiful, Smart, and Elegant
The Djemnah
From Colombo, it continued the voyage crossing the Indian Ocean to the cape of Guardafui, Africa. Rizal sighted the barren coast of Africa and called it inhospitable land but famous. Rizal had a stopover at Aden where in he found the city hotter than Manila. From Aden, the Djemnah proceeded to the city of Suez, the red sea terminal of the Suez Canal.
Barcelona
Rizal reached Barcelona on June 16, 1882. He thought of the city as ugly, with dirty little inns and inhospitable residents, because he happened to stay upon his arrival at the towns most ugly side. Later on, he changed his bad impression and found the city a great city, with an atmosphere of freedom and liberalism, its people were open-hearted, hospitable, and courageous.
Amor Patrio
In Barcelona, Rizal wrote a nationalistic essay entitled Amor Patrio (Love of Country), his first article written on Spains soil. He sent this article to his friend in Manila, Basilio Teodoro Moran, publisher of Diariong Tagalog, the first Manila bilingual newspaper. Rizals Amor Patrio under his pen-name Laong Laan, appeared in print in Diariong Tagalog on August 20, 1882. It was published in two texts-Spanish and Tagalog.
Rizals Articles
Publisher Basilio Moran, deeply impressed by Amor Patrio congratulated Rizal and requested for more articles. And so, Rizal wrote his second article for Diariong Tagalog entitled Los Viajes (Travels) His third article was entitled Revista de Madrid (Review of Madrid) which he wrote in Madrid on November 29, 1882.
Barcelona
While he was at Barcelona, Rizal received a sad news about the cholera that was ravaging Manila and the provinces which caused a lot of peoples death. Another sad news from the Philippines, was the letter of Chengoy recounting the unhappiness of Leonor Rivera who was getting thinner because of the absence of a loved one. And so, Paciano advised Rizal to finish his medical course in Madrid.
Madrid
Rizal enrolled in the Universidad Central de Madrid in two courses- Medicine and Philosophy and Letters. He also studied painting and sculpture in the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando and took lessons in French, German, and English under private instructors. His thirst for knowledge of music, he visited the art galleries and museums and read books on all subjects in order to broaden his cultural background.
Madrid
Rizal knew that he came to Spain to study and prepare himself for the service to his fatherland. He spent his money on food, clothing, lodging, and books. He spent his leisure time reading and writing at his boarding house, practicing fencing, shooting at the gymnasium. Rizal joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipino (Hispano-Philippine Circle) and wrote a poem entitled Me Piden Versos (They ask me for Verses)
Paris
During Rizals first summer vacation in Madrid, he went to Paris from June 17 to August 20, 1883. Like all tourists, he enjoyed the attractive sights, the historical places, etc. Although unlike ordinary tourists, Rizal spent many hours in Museums, Botanical gardens, Libraries, Art galleries, and Hospitals.
Rizal as a Mason
In Spain, Rizal came in close contact with Spanish liberal and republican Spaniards who were mostly masons. March 1883, Rizal joined the masonic lodge called Acacia in Madrid. He became a mason so that he could secure Freemasonrys aid in his fight against the friars in the Philippines. Later on, he transferred to Lodge Solidaridad where he became a Master Mason. He was awarded the diploma as a Master Mason by Le Grand Orient de France in Paris.
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Rizals Grand Tour of Europe with Viola POSTDAM -Companion: Dr. Maximo Viola -May 11, 1887 -spring season -Rizals luggage includes letters from his family and friends.
DRESDEN
-Regional Floral Exposition -Visited Dr. Adolph B. Meyer (Museum of Art) -Met Dr. Jagor who advised them to wire Blumentritt
TESCHEN
-Stopover to wire Blumentritt
LEIMERITZ, BOHEMIA
-Arrived on May 13, 1887 (1:30 p.m) -Meeting with Blumentritt -Greeted each other in fluent German -They stayed from May 13 to May 16
BLUMENTRITT
-Kind-hearted, old Austrian professor -Amazed by Rizal -helped Rizal &Viola during their stay in Leimeritz
PRAGUE
-Carried letters of recommendation from Dr. Willkomm -Visited the tomb of Copernicus, museum of Natural History and the famous cave of San Juan Nepomuceno.
VIENNA
-Rizal was fascinated by its beautifulbuildings, religious images, haunting waltzes and majestic charm.
GENEVA
-June 19, 1887 Treated Viola to a blowout It was his 26th birthday -Spent his 15 delightful days in Geneva -June 23, Viola and Rizal parted ways *Viola-Barcelona *Rizal-Italy
ITALY
-Turin, Milan, Venice and Florence -June 27,1887- Rome -June 29- Feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul(visited the Vatican
Hongkong
-February 3,1888 (left Manila for Hongkong) -February 7(stopover at Amony) 1. He was not feeling well 2. It was raining hard. 3. He heard that the city was dirty. -February 8(arrival at Hongkong) -Victoria Hotel He was welcomed by Filipino residents, including Jose Basa, Balbino Mauricio and Manuel Yriarte.
-Jose Sainz de Varanda *former secretary of Governor General Terrero *shadowed Rizals movement *believed to be a spy to Rizal
MACAO
-Rizal was accompanied by Basa -visited the theatre, casino, cathedral and churches, pagodas, botanical garden and bazaars. -Feb.19-hewitnesses a procession -Feb.20-returned to Hongkong
Experiences in Hongkong
1.Noisy celebration of Chinese New Year(Feb.11 to 13) 2.Boisterous Chinese theatre 3.Marathon lauriat party 4.Dominican Order 5.Hongkong cemeteries Departure from hongkong -Feb.22, 1888-left for Japan
Rizal accepted it for two reasons: 1.He could economize his living expenses by staying at the legation. 2.He had nothing to hide from the prying eyes of the Spanish authorities. -March 7( checked out of Tokyo Hotel and lived at the Spanish Legation) -He studied the Japanes language and Japanese drama.
Rizals Impression of Japan 1. Beauty of the country-flowers, mountains, and scenic panoramas. 2. The cleanliness, politeness and industry of the Japanese people. 3. The picturesque dress and simple charm of the Japanese women 4. Few thieves in Japan. 5. Beggars were rarely seen.
Sayonara, Japan
-On April 13, 1888, he left Japan with a heavy heart for he knew he would never see again Japan and O-Sei-San.
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Rizal in London(1888-89)
After visiting the US Rizal lived in London for one year Reasons why he chose this English city To improve his knowledge of English language To study Morgas Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas(only available at the British Museum) London was a safe place to continue his fight against Spanish tyranny Continued to write for La Solidaridad in defense of his people against spain Made a letter for the young women of Malolos Had a romance with Gertrude Beckett Won a lot of friends during his trans-atlantic voyage from NY to Liverpool
Rizal in London(1888-89)
Entertained Europeans and American passengers with his yoyo May 24, 1888: Rizal arrived at Liverpool, England Lived in Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidors house for a while. Eventually found a boarding place, he was a boarder of the Beckett family Rizal did most of his research at the British museum Good and Bad news reached Rizal from home 1. Persecution of Filipinos who signed the Anti-Friar petition 2. Persecution of the Calamba tenants including Rizals family and relatives 3. Furious attacks on Rizal by Spanish senators 4. Rizals brother in law was exiled to Bohol
Rizal in London(1888-89)
A friend of Rizal was arrested and jailed in Bilibid prison for keeping a copy of Noli. 1. The good news that reached rizal was the defense of Noli by Rev. Vicente Garcia against the friars. Annotating Morgas book was considered his greatest achievement during his stay in London Early September 1888, Rizal visited Paris for a week for research Rizal was entertained by Juan Luna and his wife during his stay in London December 1888: Rizal visited Barcelona and Madrid This was where Rizal first met Marcelo H Del Pilar and Mariano Ponce(two titans of the propaganda movement) Rizal returned to London and spent Christmas and New years day there
Rizal in London(1888-89)
December 31, 1888: Asociacion La Solidaridad was inaugurated. Rizal was chosen honorary president February 15, 1889: La Solidaridad in Barcelona was founded by Graciano Lopez Jaena Rizals first article in the La Solidaridad was entitles Los Agricultores Filipinos. Published march 25,1889. Wrote the Tagalog version of The women of malolos on Feb 22 1889. This letter was about the Filipino woman and their rights Had a romantic interlude with Gertrude Beckett The relationship did not last long for Rizal had a mission to accomplish in life Before he left London Rizal finished four sculptural work 1. Prometheus bound 2. The triumph of death over life 3. The triumph of science over death 4. A carving of the heads of the Beckett sisters March 19, 1889: left London for paris Rizal was sad, he had so many fun memories during his stay in London
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Life in Brussels
Rizal was accompanied by Jose Albert when he moved to Brussels. They lived in a modest boarding house on 38 Rue Philippe Champagne. Later Albert left the city, and was replaced by Jose Alejandro, an engineering student. In Brussels, Rizal was busy writing his second novel, El Filibusterismo which is a continuation of the Noli. Aside from writing its chapters, he wrote articles for La Solidaridad.
Decision to go to Madrid
All his friends were horrified by Rizals plan to return to the Philippines. They warned him of the danger that awaited him at home. But Rizal ignored the dire warning of his friends. Something, however, happened that suddenly made him change his mind. It was a letter from Paciano which related that they lost the case against the Dominicans in Manila, but they appealed it to the Supreme Court in Spain, hence a lawyer was needed to handle it in Madrid. Rizal wrote to M.H. del Pilar on June 20, 1890 retaining the latters services as lawyer. He further informed M.H. del Pilar that he was going to Madrid , in order to supervise the handling of the case. In another letter to Ponce, written at Brussels, July 29, 1890, Rizal announced that he was leaving Brussels at the beginning of the following month and would arrived in Madrid about the 3rd or 4th August.
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Tea, sugar, alcohol and a box of biscuits is divided to save money F. MEYER-VAN LOO PRESS is the press found by Rizal to publish his novel. He pawned his jewels in order to pay down payment. Our hero became running low of budget. But he received money from basa and P200 from Rodrigues Arias for the copies of Monrgas Sucesos sold in Manila. On August 6 he suspended the publish of the novel because of the lack of funds. On this date he wrote a letter to Basa in Hong Kong enclosing clipping, the secong part is advanced and stoped at page112. Ventura, savior of the Fili same as the novel in Noli Rizal became broke and he wants to burn his work but whenever he realize there still more people who love their country Valentin Ventura in Paris gave Rizal funds to resume the novel.
September 18,1891 came off the press, immediately sent two copies to hongkong and Basa other for Sixto Lopez Jose Rizal sent the orig. manuscript to Valentin who load to publish the novel He also sent copies to Blumentritt, Mariano Ponce, G. Lopez Jaena, TH Padro De Travera, Antonio and Juan Luna and more El Nevo Regimen issued about the novel of October. Dedicated to Gom-bur-za students, travelers, OFW 10 000 valentine Venture, 279 pages of long sheets of paper
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suddenly the train door opened and a German said if Rizal is such a gentleman he would close the door for them then after Rizal heard it he stood up And close it. Afterward he talk to the German ladies and they were embarrassed. November 20 1891- he arrived in hongkong welcoming him with Filipino relatives December 1, 1891 - Rizal is asking a permission to go back to Philippines. 25 persons from calamba with Neneng, Sisa,Lucia, Paciano, and his father was caught too. Queen Regent of Spain- Hidalgo also states that we wants to ensure justice. but the queen won't listen before Christmas of 1891- this father arrived and his brother in law named Silvestre Ubaldo afterwards his mother and sisters followed though her mother is almost blind because of the spaniards.
Ophthalimic Surgeon - he studied in hongkong and had a friend dr named Lorenzo P. Marques who helped him build a wide clientele and the dr. always turned over of eye cases. Brithish, Chinese, Portuguese and americans was his clients. Finally the vision of the mother of rizal was able to see because of himself Writing in Hong kong Ang karapatan nang tao. La Nacion Espanola. Sa Mga Kababayan. Decision to return to Manila- May 1892 Rizal Made up his mind. This decision surprised the ff. 1. To confer with Governador Despujol regarding his borneo colonization project. 2. To establish Liga Filipina in manila 3.To prove that Eduardo de Lete was wrong in attacking him in Midrid.
Last HongKong Letters June 19, they celebrated the bday of Rizal in hong kong June 20, he wrote a letter for his death he gave it to Dr, Marques to be open after his death. Rizal falls into Spanish trap- anti religious and anti patriotic agitation.
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President Ambrosio Salvador Secretary Deodato Arellano Treasurer Bonifacio Arevola Agustin de la Rosa Fisal Conditions of Liga Filipina 1. To unite the archipelago into one compact and homogenous body 2. Mutual Protection in every want and Necessity 3. Defense against all violence and injustice. 4. Encourage of Education, agriculture and commerce. 5.Study of application and reformes.
motto of liga Filipina: ONE LIKE THEM (unus instar omnium) Rizal Arrested and Jailed in fort Santiago July 6 he resume his interview with the governor general but suddenly showed him a printed leaflets were entitled Pobres Frailes (Poor fiars) under the authorship of Fr. Jacinto from paris. Rizal insisted having those leaflets where they arrived in hongkong that found nothing.
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Rizal-Pastells Debate on religion(5 Letters): I. 3 September 1892 Rizal thanks Fr. Pastells for his gift of a book by Sarda. Father Pastells goes into lengthy philosophic-religious disquisitions Sends him a booklet, Contemptus Mundi. II. 11 November 1892 Rizal prefers light to shade. He bears his misfortunes philosophically. Fr. Pastells is deeply interested in Rizals eternal salvation. III. 9 January 1893 Rizal explains his concept of God. Fr. Pastells sent him a long letter much like a sermon on religion. IV. 4 April 1893 Rizal reiterates his concept of God, his belief in revelation, and his attitude toward miracles. Father Pastells discusses Rizals religious views. V. June 1893 Rizal asks that he and Fr. Pastells end their correspondence. I deeply appreciate your desire to enlighten me and illumine my path. But I fear it is a useless task -Rizal
>30 Mar 1893 - Juan Lardet - wrote a letter to Rizal, apologizing for his inuslting comments about Rizal. Juan Lardet - a French businessman who had a quarrel with Rizal because he purchased some poor-quality lumber from Rizal. >Father Sanchez - Rizal's favorite Jesuit who tried to persuade Rizal to discard his unorthodox views on the Catholic religion. >Ferdinand Blumentritt - Rizal's close friend who translated the latter's first book, Noli me Tangere, into German and wrote the preface to Rizal's second book, El filibusterismo. Rizal wrote to him in December 19, 1893 telling him about Rizal's idyllic life in Dapitan. >Florencio Namanan - aka "Pablo Mercado". The one who was hired by the Recollect friars so spy on Rizal.
>Rizal was also an eye specialist. He cured many rich patients such as Don Ignacio Tumarong &Don Florencio Azacarraga. Rizal became interested in local medicine and the use of medicinal plants. He studied their curative values for the poor patients who could not afford to buy imported medicine, he prescribed the local medicinal plants. >Building Dapitan: - Rizal built a water system without any help from the government. - He got rid of the malaria infested Dapitan. - He remodelled the town plaza and arranged a lighting system all around the town. > 1893 - Rizal established a school, gave the children free education.
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-Rizal is kept under heavy guard while in transit from Barcelona to Manila -October 8, a friendly soldier tells Rizal that newspapers are full of stories about him being blamed for the revolution -October 11, Rizal's diary is confiscated by Spanish authorities -Upon arriving in Singapore, friends attempt to rescue Rizal by means of inciting Habeus Corpus -Unfortunately, the request is denied as the ship bearing Rizal to Manila os classified as a warship and as such is out of Singaporean jurisdiction
-November 3, the "Colon" arrives in Manila -Rizal transferred to Fort Santiago -Rizal subjected to 5-day investigation by Judge Advocate, Colonel Franciso Olive -Rizal chooses Don Luis Taviel de Andrade to defend him in court -Rizal pleads "not guilty" to inciting rebellion -8:00 am, December 26, 1896, Rizal's mock trial begins -Rizal sentenced by the court to death -December 28th, Polavieja (new Gov. Gen.) approves Rizal's execution by firing squad