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3 June 1887
Rizal and Viola drank beer in Baverieche, Bierhalle,
Basel, Switzerland. A paper napkin with the trademark of the said
establishment proves that they were in this place on their way to
Geneva. They left the place the following day, June 4.
6 June 1887
Rizal and Viola arrived at Geneva and boarded at Rue
due Rhone 3, Pension Bel-Air. Here Rizal expressed his feeling
against the exhibition of the Igorots in Madrid side by side with
the animals and plants. In a letter to Blumentritt, he wished the
Igorots would die immediately to avoid further sufferings.
10 June 1887
Rizal changed the original plan for his trip. He
wanted now to pass Italy, te country of European Laws, before
leaving Europe. He hoped to stay in Geneva up to the 20th of the
month.
13 June1887
Rizal sent a letter to Fernando Canon requesting the
latter to sell the copies of the Noli, not less than 5 pesetas per
copy. Canon was given 10% commission for the copies sold.
19 June 1887
With Maximo Viola, Rizal celebrated his 26th
birthday in Geneva, Switzerland. His attitude towards revolution was
manifested in his letter to Blumentritt on the following terms:
"I do not have interest of taking part in any conspiracy, which
seems to me very premature and risky. But if the government obliges
it to us, meaning, when no other hope is left for us than search for
our perdition in war, when the Filipinos prefer to die supporting
misery, then I shall also become supporter of violent means. It is
on the hands of Spain whether to select peace or perdition because
it is an evident fact which all know that we are patient, very
patient and peaceful."
23 June 1887
Rizal and Maximo Viola parted at Geneva, after
visiting European cities
-Rizal going to Rome and Viola to
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