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Rizal:
Rizals Life, Works and Writings
Chapter 15:
Rizals Second Sojourn in Paris and the
Universal Exposition of 1889
27 January 2016
CHAPTER 15: Rizals Second Sojourn in Paris and the Universal
Exposition of 1889
V. R.D.L.M. SOCIETY
a. The letters R.D.L.M. are believed to be the initials of the societys
secret name Redencion de los Malayos (Redemption of the
Malays).
b. It was patterned after Freemasonry
c. The aim of the secret society, as stated by Rizal was the
propagation of all useful knowledge scientific, artistic, and
literary, etc. in the Phil.
d. Rizal was inspired by a famous book entitled Max Havelaar
written by Multatuli
i. This book exposed the miserable conditions of the
oppressed Malay inhabitants of the Netherlands East Indies
under Dutch Rules
e. Letter to Blumentritt:
i. Revealed his intentions to be a leader of freedom, if not in
the Philippines, then in Borneo.
ii. If it is impossible for me to give freedom to my country, at
least I should like to give it to these noble compatriots in
other lands.