Second homecoming

Rizal’s break with del Pilar

• At the outset, Rizal was the undisputed leader of the Filipino expatriates in
Europe
• As a recognized leader of the propagandists, Rizal endeavoured to imbue
his fellow reformers with his brand of idealism
• He was on the belief that to gain the respect of the Spaniards and their
government, they ought to demonstrate a high sense of morality and
dignity and be willing to make sacrifices to the country
• Nonetheless idealism was something unacceptable to his fellow reformers
• Instead of heeding Rizal’s call, they indulged so much in drinking and
gambling and became preoccupied with women
• Some of his supporters shifted
their loyalty to del Pilar
• Del Pilar was quite modern in his
concept of political activity, belief
in organization, as well as in his
efficient and skilful employment
of mass propaganda methods.
Moreover, Del Pilar was an
epitome of a modern politician,
lawyer, journalist, and a civic
leader, fused into one.
• His rift with Del Pilar made him decide to resign from La Solidaridad
and intensify his desire to return to the Philippines.
reasons
1. obtain justice and peace for the country to shoulder the burden of
all persecutions against his family
2. To prove that reviled Filipinos could die for their conviction
• Thru a special passport issued by the Spanish consulate Rizal and his
sister, Lucia went home to the Philippines
• Rizal and his sister arrived Manila on June 26, 1892
• After going thru the routine inspection of their luggage, the two were
allowed to land
• Governor genera Despujol
• June 28, 1892 returned Manila
• July 3, 1892 he founded La Lifa Filipina in Calle Ilaya, Tondo
• Andres Bonifacio and Apolinario Mabini were members of the La Liga
• July 6, 1892 Rizal was arrested