Rizals Second Travel

Rizals Second TravelChapter 6NOVEMBER 12, 201511/11/2015JFiguracionAfter six months of stay in Calamba many of the relatives and friends including the Governor General advised them to leave the country. 1RIZAL WAS HOUNDED BY THE POWERFUL ENEMIESJose Sainz de Varanda - SPY ACQUIRED BY THE SPANIARDS TO SHADOWED RIZALS MOVEMENT

11/11/2015JFiguracion-Hounded by powerful enemies, Rizal was forced to leave his country for a second time in February 1888. He was then a full-grown man of 27 years of age, a practicing physician, and a recognized man-of-letters Jose Sainz de Varanda- a Spaniard, who was a former secretary of Governor General Terrero, -it is believed that he was commissioned by the Spanish authorities to spy on Rizal

2RIZALS TRAVEL TO HONG KONGFEBRUARY 3, 1888 LEFT AT MANILA, BORED AT ZAFIROFEBRUARY 7, 1888 STOP OVER AT AMOYFEBRUARY 8,1888 ARRIVED AT HONG KONGSTAYED AT VICTORIA HOTELJOSE MARIA BASABALBINO MAURICIOMANUEL YRIARTE11/11/2015JFiguracion February 3, 1888-Rizal left Manila for Hong Kong on board the Zafiro February 7, 1888- Zafiro made a brief stopover at Amoy Rizal did not get off his ship at Amoy for three reasons: (1) he was not feeling well (2) it was raining hard (3) he heard that the city was dirty February 8, 1888- Rizal arrived in Hong Kong Victoria Hotel- Rizal stayed while in Hong Kong. He was welcomed by Filipino residents, including Jose Maria Basa, Balbino Mauricio, and Manuel Yriarte (son of Francisco Yriarte (son of Francisco Yriarte, alcalde mayor of Laguna) Hong Kong, wrote Rizal to Blumentritt on February 16, 1888, is a small, but very clean city.he studied the Chinese way of life including the language, drama, customs, social occasions, festivities and their religion.

3He studied Chinese way of life, he observed the following:

The Chinese new yearChinese theatresThe marathon Lauriat partyThe richest order in Hong Kong or the DominicansThe cemeteries of Chineselanguage, drama, customs, social occasions, festivities and their religion

RIZAL WROTE TO BLUMENTRIT FEBRUARY 16, 1888is a small, but very clean city.

11/11/2015JFiguracionRIZALS VISIT TO MACAUFEBRUARY 18, 1888 ARRIVED AT MACAUBOARDED BY THE STEAMER KIU-KIANGACQUIRED BY DON JUAN FRANCISCO LECAROS-According to Rizal, the city of Macao is small, low, and gloomy. There are many junks, sampans, but few steamers. It looks sad and is almost dead.FEBRUARY 20, 1888 RETURNED TO HONG KONG

11/11/2015JFiguracionHe visited cathedrals, pagodas, temples, shrines, theatres, botanical gardens, and bazaar.

VISIT TO MACAO-Macao is a Portuguese colony near Hong Kong. February 18, 1888- Rizal, accompanied by Basa, boarded the ferry steamer, Kiu-Kiang for Macao Don Juan Francisco Lecaros- A filipino gentleman married to a Portuguese lady-Rizal and Basa stayed at his home while in Macao February 18, 1888- Rizal witnessed a Catholic possession, in which the devotees were dressed in blueand purple dresses and were carrying unlighted candles February 20, 1888- Rizal and Basa returned to Hong Kong, again on board the ferry steamer Kiu Kiang

5DEPARTURE FROM HONG KONGFEBRUARY 22, 1888BOARD AT OCEANIC

BOARDED NEXT DESTINATION TO JAPAN11/11/2015JFiguracionDEPARTURE FROM HONG KONG February 22, 1888- Rizal left Hong Kong on board the Oceanic, an American steamer, his destination was Japan Rizals cabin mate was a British Protestant missionary who called Rizal a good man

6RIZALS TRAVEL TO JAPANFEBRUARY 28, 1888 YOKOHAMA AT GRAND HOTELHE STUDY JAPANESE LANGUAGE, JAPANESE DRAMA AND SELF-DEFENSEAs usual activities in his tour he visited art galleries, museums, libraries, shrines and parks. 11/11/2015JFiguracionWhen he was in Tokyo he decided to study Japanese language including Japanese drama and self- defense. As usual activities in his tour he visited art galleries, museums, libraries, shrines and parks

7RIZAL WAS IMPRESSED TO THE JAPANESE CULTUREHis impression about the place was peaceful, courteous and pleasant.The beauty of the country (plants, flowers, gardens, rivers and mountains)KimonoHospitality Gift-givingFew beggars and thieves on the streetsClean HousesJapanese is very industrious and very happy11/11/2015JFiguracion. The most colorful life in his memory in Japan was his romance with O-Sei-San as he wrote in his diary O-Sei-San, Sayonara, Sayonara! I have spent a happy golden month; I do not know if I can have another one like that in all my life The nostalgic romance to O-Sei-San made him sad to depart Japan but his strong conviction to continue quest for the liberty and freedom of his fatherland.

11/11/2015JFiguracionThe most colorful life in his memoirs in Japan was his romance withO-Sei-San . Rizal was attracted to a beautiful woman when he stayed at the Spanish Legation in the Azabu district of Tokyo.He never knew the woman but Rizal was so interested to know the lady so he inquired among the employees of the place he stayed in Spanish legation. He was able to learn the lady to a Japanese gardener. He gave the information until one afternoon he decided to meet her. The Japanese gardener was the one who introduced Rizal. The problem was Rizal was not fluent in Japanese language so with the assistance of the Japanese gardener introduced him as a physician in Manila and a guest in the Spanish Legation.The name of the lady was O-Sien-San, who was amused by the personality of Rizal to be introduced by the Japanese gardener. She observed that Rizal was gentleman, polite and compassionate. Surprisingly, Seiko-son was also well educated asshespoke inEnglish andFrench. The storyturnedbright by the well educated Seiko-son they later on met and visit tourist spots of the city such as the universities, Botanical Garden, Imperial Library and other beautiful shrines. In their long meetings, O-Sie-San assisted Rizal not only in giving information about the tourist spots but also helped her to learn the Japanese Language, Nippongo.At that time, Rizal was very matured at the age of 27 years old while O- Sie-San was the only daughter with the age of 23 years old. Both of them fell the trap on the ecstasy of true love. Rizal observed the actions of O-Sei-San with a ideal quality of a woman as intelligent, charming and beautiful . A could no longer asked for more about the personal character of O-Sei-San. The reciprocity of love was also with Rizal as she observed the man as intelligent, compassionate, gallant, with integrity and dignity in character that made her attracted and fell the spell of love. They later on became sweetheart andtaught her many things about the language, culture and life in Japan.O-Sei-Sans beauty and affection would put Rizal to a commitment to settle down and have to raise family in Japan. He had no problem about a good job because he was offered to work at the Spanish Legation. However he decide to leave again for the sake of his country and people. On the eve of his departure, he wrote his diary:

Dr. Rizals journey to America started at Yokohama, Japan on April 13, 1888. He boarded an English steamer named The Belgic. His heart felt pain while boarding the steamer because he knew that he will never be able to see the beautiful country of Japan again. He also felt sad because he will be leaving a Japanese girl he fell in loved with named Seiko Usui, whom he affectionately call O-Sei-San.

During the trans-Pacific voyage, Rizal met a semi-Filipino family. The mother of the family is the daughter of an Englishman whose last name is Jackson. The family brought with them a servant from Pangasinan. The child of the family asked Dr. Rizal if he knew a man in Manila named Richal, the author of Noli me tangere. Dr. Rizal told the child that he was the Richal. Upon hearing this, the mother was delighted to learn that there is a celebrity on board the ship.

One of the passengers in the ship was a Japanese national named Tetcho Suehiro (1849-1896). Tetcho is a journalist, novelist, professor and a statesman in Japan. He was imprisoned for criticizing the press ordinances in 1875 in Japan. According to one account, Suehiro was branded as a radical and was forced to leave Japan by the Government. Early during the voyage, Suehiro was mostly alone thinking that he was the only one in the ship who spoke Japanese. Dr. Rizal learned about this and befriended Suehiro and acted as his interpreter during their train trip from San Francisco to New York and their voyage from New York to London where they parted ways on December 1, 1888.

During the eight months that they were traveling together, Dr. Rizal told Suehiro about his life and his personal crusade against the oppressive Spanish rule in the Philippines.

9UMITED STATES OF AMERICA

11/11/2015JFiguracionIn his trans-Pacific to the United Sates, he befriended Techo Suehiro who later acted as the interpreter from their sojourn to United States.

In United States, he visited California, Utah, Nebraska, Chicago and New York. From his visit across the American continent, he was impressed by the beautiful landscape including the majestic mountains, rock and rivers. He also noticed the high standard of living in America which was like in the Europe with lot of opportunities for employment in factories and agricultural production throughout America. However, he observed that there was racial discrimination of the Asians and Negroes which remained to be dominant in the workplace and employment to the contemporary time.After six months of stay in Calamba many of the relatives and friends including the Governor General advised them to leave the country. The Noli me Tangere awakened the spirits of the Filipino illustrados, however, Rizal had to accept the consequences in the publication of this novel. Although the governor general had known that the novel was not seditious and rebellious but the Spanish friars particularly the Dominicans were insulted by the image of Padre Damaso in the novel. It was really a direct attack as to their corrupt ideas and practices to exploit the ignorance of the Filipinos. In his letter to Blumeritt he expressed his frustrations and disappointments in his stay in his hometown: At last I can write freely. At last I can express my thoughts without fear of censorship from the chief! They forced me to leave my country. Half sick I left the house.Oh, dear Blumentritt, you have no idea of my minor odyssey. Without the aid of my friend Lietutenat Taviel de Andrade, what would become of me! Without the sympathies of the Governor General, the directors of the city administration and civil government, I would now be in some dungeon.All the provincials and the archbishop went daily to the Governor General to complain against me. The Syndic of the Dominicans wrote a denunciation to the alcalde that at night they saw me hold secret meetings with men and women on top of a hill. It is true I went walking at dawn to a hill accompanied by many men, women, and children, for the purpose of enjoying the coolness of the morning, but always escorted by the lieutenant of the Guardia Civil who knows Tagalog. Who is the conspirator of secret sessions that will hold them in the open air among women and children? I allowed the accusation to reach the Governor General so he could see what kind of enemies I have.My countrymen offered me money to leave the islands. They asked me to do so not only for my own interest but also theirs, because I have many friends and acquaintances whom they would have deported with me to Balabag or the Marianas Islands. Thus, half sick, Ibade a hasty farewell to my family. I am returning to Europe by way of Japan and the United States. Wes should see each other again. I love so much to tell you.So in February 3, 1983 he left Manila for Hong Kong, where he stayed at Victoria Hotel which was welcomed by the Filipinos. In Hong Kong, he studied the Chinese way of life including the language, drama, customs, social occasions, festivities and their religion. He also visited Macao for two days where he toured the famous places such as pagodas, grotto, casino, theatre, and churches.These were the experiences of Rizal as he wrote in his diary (Rizal, Reminiscences and Travel:144) about the :Chinese new year celebration Noisy celebration of the Chinese New York which lasted from February 11the ( Saturday) to 13th( Monday);Chinese theatre, the Dominican order who engaged in business; and cemeteries in Hongkong belonging to all religious sectors.With little delay, the journey was continued to Japan, where Doctor Rizal was surprised by an invitation to make his home in the Spanish consulate. There he was hospitably entertained, and a like courtesy was shown him in the Spanish minister's home in Tokyo. The latter even offered him a position, as a sort of interpreter, probably, should he care to remain in the country. This offer, however, was declined. Rizal made considerable investigation into the condition of the various Japanese classes and acquired such facility in the use of the language that with it and his appearance, for he was "very Japanese," the natives found it difficult to believe that he was not one of themselves. These were his impressions on the Japanese Life and Culture: (Lanuza and Zaide,1961:24-25)1.The beauty of the country- its flowers, mountains, streams, and scenic panorama.2. The cleanliness, politeness, and industry of the Japanese people.3. The picturesque dress and simple charm of the Japanese women.4.There were very few thieves in Japan so that the houses remained open day and night, and in the hotel room one could safely leave money on the table.5. Beggar were rarely seen in the city streets, unlike in Manila and other cities.

In United States, he visited California, Utah, Nebraska, Chicago and New York. From his visit across the American continent, he was impressed by the beautiful landscape including the majestic mountains, rock and rivers. He also noticed the high standard of living in America which was like in the Europe with lot of opportunities for employment in factories and agricultural production throughout America. However, he observed that there was racial discrimination of the Asians and Negroes which remained to be dominant in the workplace and employment to the contemporary time. These the interesting account of Rizal's journey across America in his diary: May 4,1888May 4, at 3 P. M. the quarantine was lifted. I stayed in the Palace Hotel, $4 a day with bath and all. Stockton Street 312. I saw the Golden Gate. On Sunday the stores are not open. The best street in San Francisco is Market Street. Took a walk. [Leland] Stanford is the richest man. We left S. Francisco Sunday the 6th at 4:30 P. M. Ferry to Oakland. Railroad train. Another ferry from Port Costa to Benicia. Fields, and cattle, but neither huts nor herdsmen. A country store. Ate in Sacramento 75. We slept in the coach. We got out for an hour at Reno where we had breakfast at 7:35.May 7, 1888 ( Monday)I saw an Indian who was dressed half European, half Indian, leaning against a wall. Wide arid deserts with few plants, and without trees or shrubs. Desolate. Solitary. Mountains bare. Sandy. A wide stretch of white ground which looks like gypsum. In the distance, beyond this sandy desert, blue mountains are visible. It is hot, yet there is snow on the tops of some mountains.May 8, 1888 ( Tuesday)We are near Ogden. I think with irrigation and a good system of canals it would be possible to make these fields fertile. The prairie is strewn with horses, cows and trees. There are cabins in the distance. From Ogden to Denver. We put our watch ahead one hour. Yellow flowers begin to appear by the roadside. The shores of Salt Lake are lovely compared to what we have just seen. The asses are very large. Three little Mormon girls in Farmington. They are few people here excepting Mormons. Dainty houses among the trees, poplars, straight streets, flowers, houses very low. The children speak to us in Salt Lake City. Women are the ones who wait on the tables. We travelled between the mountains through a narrow canyon. Rocks on one side, on other, the river rushing excitedly, giving life to the dead landscape. We got off in Colorado, the fourth state through which we passed. At ten thirty we will climb to the heights where we can get snow along the roadside. Many pine trees. The snow on the mountain is a dazzling, resplendent white. We pass through some wooden tunnels built to protect the road from the snow. The drops of ice in the tunnel spread brilliant reflections from the sun's rays and are like waterfalls of diamonds, magical in their effect. The porter of the Pullman Car, an American, looks like a highwayman. May 10,1888 ( Thursday)Nebraska is a level territory. At four in the afternoon we reached Omaha, the biggest city I have seen since we left San Francisco. The Missouri river is twice as wide as the Pasig is at the widest point. It is muddy; its banks are not pretty. Two and one half minutes to pass over the bridge that spans the Missouri; the train goes slowly. We are in Illinois.May 11,1888 ( Friday)What I observe about Chicago is that every tobacco store has an Indian, and everyone is different. 2775 Washington Street, Boston, Miss C. G. Smith (Rizal made her acquaintance on the train.)May 12, 1888 ( Saturday)In a good Wagner [eating] Car we ate our breakfast. The country is beautiful and thickly populated. In the afternoon we reached English territory (Canada), and soon we saw the Niagara Falls. We stood several hours to examine the most beautiful points. We went under the waterfall itself. I stood among the rocks, and certainly it was the grandest cascade I have ever seen. Not as pretty nor mysteriously lovely as the Falls at Los Baos (Pagsanjan Falls), but its grandeur is more gigantic and imposing, and baffles all comparison. There is a mysterious sound, an echo pervading everywhere.May 13, 1888 ( Sunday)We got out near Albany, which is a big city. The Hudson River, which flows past it, carries a variety of ships. The landscape is beautiful and might make the best in Europe envious. The banks of the Hudson are very beautiful although solitary compared to the Pasig (River).Massesofgraniterockhavebeen cut to give passage to the railway. In some places the rocks are immense. There are lovely homes among the trees. Our great transcontinental journey will end at ten minutes past eleven tomorrow.When he reached New York he stayed there for three days the he departed from America onMay 16, 1888.

RIZALS VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES (1888)

10RIZALS VISIT TO THE UNITED STAES April 28, 1888- the steamer Belgic, with Rizal on board, docked at San Francisco on Saturday morning May 4, 1888- Friday afternoon, the day Rizal was permitted to go in shore Palace Hotel- Rizal registered here which was then considered a first-class hotel in the city Rizal stayed in San Francisco for two daysMay 4 to 6, 1888 May 6, 1888-Sunday, 4:30PM, Rizal left San Francisco for Oakland May 13, 1888-Sunday morning, Rizal reached New York, thus ending his trip across the Americancontinent. Rizal stayed three days in this city, which he called the big town.

11/11/2015JFiguracion11Rizal had good and bad impressions of the United States.

The good impressions were (1) the material progress of the country as shown in the great cities, huge farms, flourishing industries and busy factories(2) the drive and energy of the American people (3) the natural beauty of the land (4) the high standard of living (5) the opportunities for better life offered to poor immigrants11/11/2015JFiguracion

12One bad impression Rizal had of America was the lack of racial equality: America is the land par excellence of freedom but only for the whitesThey experienced discriminations in America upon arrival for they werent allowed to disembarked. Chinese passenger was even quarantined much longer on board.He described America as a great country, but it has many too defects.May 16, 1888- Rizal left New York for Liverpool on board the City of Rome.

11/11/2015JFiguracion13HE WHO READS MUCH AND TRAVELS MUCH, SEES A LOT AND KNOWS A LOT DR. JOSE RIZAL QOUTED CERVANTES: EL QUIJOTE11/11/2015JFiguracionAccording to Rizal, thissteamer was the second largest ship in the world, the largest being the Great Eastern14