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    Rizal left Europe for Hong Kong in 1891 due to political differences with other Filipinos in Spain. In Hong Kong, he was welcomed by the local Filipino community and opened a medical clinic. His family members soon joined him in Hong Kong, reuniting with his parents and siblings. While in Hong Kong, Rizal continued writing and proposed a project to colonize British North Borneo with Filipino families to establish "New Calamba." He also wrote for local newspapers. In 1892, Rizal decided to return to Manila both to discuss the colonization project with the governor and establish the Liga Filipina secret society. However, the Spanish consul had informed Manila of Rizal's return

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    Rizal left Europe for Hong Kong in 1891 due to political differences with other Filipinos in Spain. In Hong Kong, he was welcomed by the local Filipino community and opened a medical clinic. His family members soon joined him in Hong Kong, reuniting with his parents and siblings. While in Hong Kong, Rizal continued writing and proposed a project to colonize British North Borneo with Filipino families to establish "New Calamba." He also wrote for local newspapers. In 1892, Rizal decided to return to Manila both to discuss the colonization project with the governor and establish the Liga Filipina secret society. However, the Spanish consul had informed Manila of Rizal's return

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    Rizal left Europe for Hong Kong in 1891 due to political differences with other Filipinos in Spain. In Hong Kong, he was welcomed by the local Filipino community and opened a medical clinic. His family members soon joined him in Hong Kong, reuniting with his parents and siblings. While in Hong Kong, Rizal continued writing and proposed a project to colonize British North Borneo with Filipino families to establish "New Calamba." He also wrote for local newspapers. In 1892, Rizal decided to return to Manila both to discuss the colonization project with the governor and establish the Liga Filipina secret society. However, the Spanish consul had informed Manila of Rizal's return

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    Chapter 20 : Opthalmic Surgeon in Hongkong(1891-1892)

    Dear Blumentritt,
    On the same date, his brother-in-law, Manuel T. Hidalgo, sent him a letter,
    relating the sad news of the deportation of twenty-five persons from
    Calamba, including father, Neneng, Sisa, Lucia, Paciano, and the rest of
    us. Also stated in his letter that he was preparing a letter to the Queen
    Regent of Spain explaining the Calamba situation in order to secure
    justice. Even saying such as :
    If the Queen will not listen, we will write to Queen Victoria of England
    appealing for protection in the name of humanity
    HONGKONG
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    Reasons for leaving Europe:
    Arrived in Hongkong
    November 20, 1891 Rizal arrived in Hong Kong
    He was welcomed by the Filipino residents, especially his old friend, Jose
    Ma. Basa.
    He then established his residence at No. 5 D Aguilar Street, No. 2
    Rednaxola Terrace, where he also opened his medical clinic.
    Life was unbearable in Europe because of his political differences with
    Marcelo H. Del Pilar and other Filipinos in Spain.
    To be near his idolized Philippines and Family.
    Farewell to Europe
    Rizal left Ghent for Paris on October 3, 1891
    He proceeded by train to Marseilles and on October 18, he boarded the
    steamer Melbourne bound for Hong Kong.
    He brought with him a letter of recommendation by Juan Luna for Manuel
    Camus, a compatriot living in Singapore, and 600 copies of the Fili.
    Since we left Marseilles,we have had....magnificent weather. The sea is
    calm,placid like glass,the sky blue,the air fresh and invigorating.Truly it is a
    heavenly trip.
    Your friend,
    Jose
    There were over 80 first class passengers mostly Europeans, including 2
    Spaniards.
    ..He is a fine fellow, a Father Damaso without pride and malice..
    December 1, 1891 he wrote to his parents asking their permission to
    return home.
    Before Christmas of 1891, he was gladdened by the arrival of his father,
    brother and Silvestre Ubaldo (his brother-in-law) in Hong Kong.
    Not long afterwards his mother and sisters Lucia, Josefa , and Trinidad also
    arrived.
    FAMILY REUNION IN HONGKONG
    January 31, 1892
    Dear Blumentritt,
    Here we are all living together, my parents, sisters, and brother in peace
    and far from persecutions they suffered in the Philippines. They are very
    much pleased with the English government.

    OPHTHALMIC SURGEON IN HONG KONG


    Dr. Lorenzo P. Marques
    Friends of Rizal who were in Europe praised him
    Mr. Boustead,Biarritz
    Dr. Ariston Bautista Lin,Paris
    Don Antonio Vergel de Dios
    BORNEO
    COLONIZATION
    PROJECT
    March 7-April 20,1892
    Endorses the Borneo Colonization Project:
    Juan & Antonio Luna
    Lopez Jaena
    Ferdinand Blumentritt
    Dr. Bautista Lin
    Objected to the Project:
    Hidalgo
    Events that gave Rizal hope:
    Removal of Gov. Valenciano Weyler from position
    New Gov. Eulegio Depujol announced a fine program of government
    Writings in
    1891
    Ang mga Karapatan ng Tao(The Rights of Man)
    A La Nacion Espaola(To the Spanish Nation)
    Sa mga Kababayan(To my Countrymen)
    Rizal contribute articles to the British Daily Newspaper - The HongKong
    Telegraph.
    March 2, 1892
    Una Visita a la Victoria Gaol (A Visit to Victoria Gaol)
    He wrote articles in French entitled Colonisation du British North, par de
    Familles de Iles Philippines (Colonization of British North Borneo by
    Families from the Philippines Island). He elaborated on the same idea in
    another article in Spanish, proyecto de Colonizacion del British North
    Borneo por los Filipinos (Project of the Colonization of British North
    Borneo by the Filipinos).
    June, 1892
    La Mano Roja (The Red Hand)
    Constitution of the Liga Filipina most important writing.
    Decision to return to
    MANILA
    1. To confer with Governor Despujol regarding his Borneo colonization
    project.

    BORNEO COLONIZATION PROJECT:


    Rizal planned to move the landless Filipino families Filipino families to
    North Borneo (Sabah), rich British owned island and carve out of its virgin
    wildness a New Calamba
    2. To establish the Liga Filipina in Manila
    LA LIGA FILIPINA (The Philippine League)

    The Regulations of La Liga Filipina by Rizals hand


    Constitution of the Liga Filipina
    3. To prove that Eduardo de Lete was wrong in attacking him in Madrid
    that he (Rizal), being comfortable and safe in Hong Kong, had abandoned
    the countrys cause.
    Eduardo de Lete
    LAST HONG KONG LETTERS
    June 19, 1892 he spent his 31st birthday in Hong Kong.
    June 20, 1892 - He had a premonition of his death, and he wrote two
    letters which he sealed inscribed in each envelope to be opened after my
    death, and gave them to his friend Dr. Marques for safekeeping.
    First Letter, addressed
    TO MY PARENTS, BRETHREN, AND FRIENDS.
    Second Letter, addressed TO THE FILIPINOS.
    June 21, 1982
    He penned another letter in Hong Kong for General Despujol, incidentally
    his third letter to that discourteous Spanish chief executive.
    Rizal and his sister Lucia, widow of Herbosa, left in Hong Kong for Manila.
    They carried a special passport or safe-conduct issued by the Spanish
    consul-general in Hong Kong.
    Rizal Falls Into Spanish Trap
    The Spanish Consul-General sent a cablegram to Governor Despujol that
    the victim "
    is in the trap
    ".
    On the same day (June 21,1892)
    a secret case was filed against Rizal and his
    followers for "Anti-religious and anti-patriotic agitation"
    Despujol ordered his secretary,
    Luis de la Torre if Rizal was a
    naturalized German citizen.
    Rizal was eating alone at a table.
    German ladies at a bigger table are gossip about him being the only asian.
    Rizal just kept silent though he knew what they were saying.
    Door of dining room flew open
    German lady:"
    If this man in front of us were a gentleman he would close the door
    ".
    Rizal,being a gentleman,closed the door.
    Rizal and the
    German Ladies
    He conversed with the German ladies in perfect German.
    The ladies were embarrassed and soon after they treated Rizal with
    admiration and respect despite his brown skin for he was a cultured man.

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