1887-1888-Decision to return home.Because of the publication of the Noli Me Tangere and the uproar it caused amongthe friars. Rizal was warned by Paciano (his brother).Silvestre Ubaldo (his brother in-law), Chengoy (Jose M. Cecilio) and other friends not to return home. But he did notheed their warning. He was determined to return to the Philippines for the follow in greason:
- to operate his mother’s eyes
- to serve his people who had long beenoppressed by Spanish tyrants
- to find out for him how the Noli and his otherwritings were affecting Filipinos & Spaniards in the Philippines
- to inquire whyLeonora Rivera remained silent.
- Delightful Trip to Manila
Rizal left Rome by train for Marseilles. He boarded the streamer Djemnah.The samesteamer which brought him to Europe five years ago.
There were about 50 passengers including 4 Englishmen, 2 Germans, 3 Chinese, 2 Japanese, many Frenchmen and 1 Filipino (Rizal). On July 30, he transferred to another steamer Haiphong which was Manila-bound.
- Arrival in Manila
August 5, the Haiphong arrived in Manila.
He stayed in the city for a short time. Hefound Manila the same as when he left it 5 years ago.
- Happy Homecoming
On August 8, he returned to Calamba. His family welcomed him affectionally, withplentiful tears of joys. His family became worried about his safety. Paciano did notleave him to protect him from any enemy assault.He establish a medical clinic in Calamba, his mother was his first patient. He couldnot perform any surgical operations because her eyes cataracts were not yet ripe.Patients from Manila and other provinces flocked to Calamba.
Rizal who came to becalled “Dr. Ulman” his professional fees were reasonable. By February 1888, heearned P5,000 as medical fees. Rizal did not selfishly devote all his time to enrichinghimself. He opened a gymnasium for young folks and introduced European sports.He failed to see Leonora Rivera. Leonora’s mother did not like him to be son in-law.
- Storm Over Noli
Few weeks after his arrival, Rizal received a letter from Governor General Emelio Terrero requesting him to come to Malacanang Palace. When Governor General Terrero informed him of the charge, he denied it. Gov. Gen. Terrero was pleased by Rizal’s explanation and curious about his book. Gen. Terrerofriend. But he promised to secure one for the General. Fortunately, Rizal found a copyand gave it to General Terrero.
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