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Introduction to Chapter 10
Rizal stayed for 5 years in Europe He remained at the heart a true Filipino Returned to PH in August 1887 Practised medicine in Calamba Noli was resented by his enemies
Happy Homecoming
Rizal: welcomed affectionately; also worried about his safety
Paciano did not leave him on his first day of arrival Don Francisco did not let him go out alone
called Doctor Uliman he came from Germany P900 P5000 medical fees
Storm over Noli reached SpainGeneral Jose Salamanca, General Luis M. de Pando & Sr. Fernando Vida
Vicente Barrantes (Spanish academician of Madrid) criticized Noli La Espana Moderna (Spanish newspaper of Madrid)
Rizal defended Noli against Barrantes ignorance of PH affairs and mental dishonesty unworthy of an academician Rizal as his master in satire and polemics Fernando Canon (Geneva) Noli from five pesetas (one peso) to fifty pesos per copy
Education of children
Improvement of agriculture
Tenants (cleaning) dispossessed of lands for flimsy reasons High rates of interests delayed payments ----confiscation of carabaos, tools and homes
Farewell to Calamba
Friars exerted pressure on the Malacanan Palace to eliminate Rizal
Asked Governor General Terrero to deport Rizal; no valid charges in court
Anonymous death threats received by Rizals parents ---advised Rizal to go away (parents, relatives & friends incl. Lt. Taviel) Governor General Terrero summoned Rizal and advised him to leave PH for his own good. Rizal was given a chance to escape