His Works. part V

This is a Letter written by Dr. Graciano Lopez-Jaena to Dr. Jose Rizal, congratulating him on his new novel, El Filibusterismo. All of his works found posted in this blog was copied from the book stated in an earlier post, Graciano Lopez-Jaena: Speeches, Articles and Letters.

TO RIZAL: CONGRATULATIONS ON EL FILIBUSTERISMO

Barcelona, 2 October 1891

Mr. José Rizal

Ghent

Renowned Patriot: The Filipino colony of Barcelona has read with unusual enthusiasm your new book whose style, being original, is comparable only to the sublime style of Alexander Dumas, senior. It can be considered a model and precious gem I the now decadent Spanish literature. The novel has vigorous and energetic passages that recall the impetuosity of the proclamations……………………………...

Its pages contain a torrent of lofty as well as redeeming thoughts.

Like a new Moses, with your immortal work you have endowed the Philippines with the Decalogue for her political redemption and human dignification.

If the Philippines would know how to follow the commandments, precepts, and counsels beautifully transcribed in your novel, she would very soon make of an abject, enslaved people, a people free, great, prosperous, and master of its destinies.

Therefore, this colony has the greatest pleasure in congratulating you, wishing El Filibusterismo a flattering success in all its varied manifestations, trusting that our common mother, the Philippines, will support the efforts and respond gallantly to the lofty purposes of the author.

Your most affectionate, countrymen, and admirers.

SANTIAGO BARCELONA GRACIONO LOPEZ JAENA

ENRIQUE MAGALONA SANTIAGO ICASIANO

ISIDORO DE SANTOS JOSE GUSTILLO

RAYMUNDO ANDRES RAMON RIEGO

EMILIANO CAMACHO FELINO CAJUKOM

BERNABE BUSTAMANTE VICENTE REYES