Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 24 May 1892
[MR. JUAN ZULUETA]
BROTHER TEULUZ
Manila, Philippines
Rizal, after censuring an article of Lete in La Solidaridad that he found offensive and whose apology he leaves to the discretion of the Committee, adds: “I repeat once more: I do not understand the reason for the attack, inasmuch as I devote myself now to prepare our countrymen for a secure refuge in case of persecution (the agricultural colony of North Borneo) and to writing some propaganda works which will shortly be published. Besides, the article is highly indiscreet and prejudicial to the Philippines. Why say that the first thing we need is money? What is known need not be said and dirty linen is not washed in public. Fraternal greetings to all.
Affectionately yours,
DIMASALANG
03-744 [Reformists]