Copy of letter from Second Lieut. C. J. Nelson, Seventeenth Infantry, provost-marshal at Jolo, Jolo Island, P. I., to the adjutant, Jolo, P. I., dated Jolo, Jolo Island, P. I., November 5, 1901. * * * The following-named city employees, namely, Saidemon, Jumah, Mohamed, Hamed, Jayman, Hejamang, Tambe, Hematale, Assibe, Jahnani, Yeula, Hekien, Nemahang, have complained that they have been fined $25 by the Sultan of Jolo for not taking part in his recent war. The men at the time were regularly employed by the city, and state that they had no desire to give up their positions to fight. They also state that they have been notified that if the fine is not paid that property belonging to them and their relatives at Tapul will be seized. I respectfully request that some action be taken to prevent the payment of the above fine or seizure of property. A true copy.. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. Hadji Taib's statement. The reason why Dato Amilhussin fined Maharajah Sarapuddin is, that somebody told Amilhussin the Sultan had ordered Sarapuddin to kill Amilhussin and had given him his, the Sultan's, barong, "palanchi," for this purpose. Both the Sultan and Sarapuddin say this is not true; yet Amilhussin has fined Sarapuddin 4 head of cattle and 1 Colt's repeating gun. (About April 1.) Dugusan and Iman Mohamad, Amilhussin's men went to Amilhussin's house; on their return they met Sarapuddin's brother Attang (?) cutting wood, and killed him. This occurred on the 10th of the moon Hadji 1319 (20th March, 1902). It was reported to Amilhussin, who said he would investigate the matter, but has done nothing in the case. In the beginning of the moon Hadji (before the murder) Hadji Taib went to Lugus and Tapul with the Sultan's order that the people should come to Maibun to work on the road from Maibun to Buolo. The people said that they would come as soon as they had finished their work in the fields. The Tapu people did come. But Dato Amilhussin told his people not to go, and Sarapuddin is afraid to take his people to Maibun on this account. Notes.-The man mentioned to have been killed was not the brother but a distant cousin of Sarapuddin. Cattle and other property seized by both sides was ordered to be returned and peace enjoined. Persons implicated in the murder were ordered to be brought to Jolo for trial (Moro court). A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. Report of Massin, Captain Chino, Parang (Konawai). FEBRUARY 11, 1903. At 4 a. m., Tuesday, two fire balls were thrown on the top of the roof of Massin's house, on Chinese pier, at Konawai. Moro Chief Sarabi has a market place. The Chinese rented places in that market and sold their goods there, but Sarabi killed a slave in the market and since then the Moros did not go to that market. For that reason the Chinese left Sarabi's market and went to Panglima Dammang's market. Sarabi warned them three days before the fire that if they did not return to his market he would burn their houses. All Chinese shops were destroyed by fire and 24,000 pesos' worth of goods burned or looted. Sarabi, Selungun, Powaki, and Dato Namli were leaders of the Moros present at the affair. Thirty-nine Chinamen lived in Parang-8 families. February 15, 1903, Powaki, Selungun, and Sarabi were surrendered at Jolo and were placed in confinement awaiting trial. A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. Panglima Amsali's statement. JOLO, August 7, 1905. Dato Tambutong sent Padjinji Limaung, Usub, Asanul, Mohamed, Hadjebun, and Habebun with rifles to collect $100 from Panglima Amsali, in Pangutaran. They said that the dato ordered them to collect this fine because some of the Moro women in Pandokan married Filipinos in Tullai, which was in violation of his order to the panglima, viz, "not to allow Moro women to marry Filipinos." The panglima says that he forbade all his people to marry Filipinos, but that the women in question escaped to Tullai and got married to Filipinos there. The messengers of the dato threatened to tie up the panglima and loot his house if he refused to pay the fine, so he paid it. The people of Pandokan_hold a letter of protection from the United States Government. Many people of Pandokan have deserted their homes because they are afraid of the dato. A true extract copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. Report of Second Lieut. E. J. Ely, Fifteenth Cavalry, provost marshal, Jolo, to the adjutant, post of Jolo, dated August 27, 1903. [Extract copy.] I have the honor to report that one "Charlie," Chinese interpreter, has reported to me that a Chinaman, "Oh Ping," having visited the village of Paticol, island of Jolo, for the purpose of making certain purchases from natives of that village, was arrested by Dato Joakanain, and forced to serve as a slave, and is still held in bondage by the said dato. * * * * * Oh Ping has since been recovered and released by the governor of Sulu. A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. JOLO, P. I., September 5, 1903. The Moro Tangoa of Pandukan Island borrowed a gong from a Chino called Batu of Tullai (Jolo) while the latter was staying at Pandukan. Before he returned the gong the Chino left Pandukan. Then the Moro Lisang of Pandukan claimed the gong and wanted to take it away from Tangoa, saying that it was his gong and that he had pawned it to a Chino. Kim, the father of Tangoa, said that they could not give up the gong, as Tangoa had borrowed it from the Chino Batu; that they must inform the latter and that Lisang should come back after three days. Kim sent a messenger to the Chino Batu, who returned with Batu's answer, that if Tangoa gave up the gong he would have to pay him, Batu, 100 pesos. Then Lisang came and tried to take the gong by force. In order to avoid a fight, Kim said: "I shall take the gong to your (Lisang's) house to-night." Kim then went to Nakib Hajim and laid the case before him; the nakib said: “This is not just; I shall see Lisang about it." But Lisang would not obey the nakib, and said that Kim had agreed to give up the gong to him, Lisang. Kim and Tangoa left Pandukan that same night for Tullai and returned the gong to the Chino Batu. The next day Lisang burnt the house of Kim in Pandukan. Kim and Tangoa say that they are afraid to return to Pandukan because Lisang has said that he would kill them. A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. SEPTEMBER 23, 1903. Complaint of the Filipino Mauricio Maigui, living in Tullai. His wife is called Veronica, alias Parrang. Nabia is the sister of Veronica. Aki is the husband of Veronica. Aki and his wife Nabia live in the village of Oh, on the island of Pandukan. Nabia came to Tullai and took her sister Veronica for a visit to Pandukan; her husband, Maigui, gave her 10 gantas of rice and $5 for expenses. After they had been about half a month with her sister, they took her to Pangutarang under the pretext that she should see some friends there. When her husband, Maigui, came to Pandukan he did not find his wife there and had to follow her to Pangutarang. When he arrived there his wife's relations refused to let her go, saying that the dato had given orders that no Moro women should marry Filipinos. Although Veronica wanted to follow her husband her relations refused to let her go, threatening that they would cut her in halves and send one half with her husband and keep the other half there. After some talk the sister of Veronica told Maigui "it is customary that whoever marries one of our family has to pay a dowry of $400, but, as it is you, we will be satisfied with $200." Maigui refused to pay; then Panglima Amsani came and said that he would settle the case; he told Maigui to pay $120. Maigui had pity with his wife, so he said he would go back to Jolo and get the money; but after all he could get. only $105 and made up the other $15 by giving a golden watch chain, which is to be redeemed by him as soon as he has earned enough money. Mauricio Maigui has a marriage certificate to show that he is legally married to Veronica. Veronica claims to be born a Moro, but to have grown up in Jolo town, having been sold to Jolo when a very small child. She was baptized by an English priest in Sandakan when she visited that place. Veronica is now at Jolo with her husband (October 19, 1903). A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. JOLO, P. I., October 13, 1903. The Moro Halidain, his wife Ilad, and two other Moro women came to the gov ernor and complained that Oto Basaluddin is going to fine 7 of them 105 pesos each for enticing his slave to run away. Halidain and his wife further state that Hadji Tahir is keeping them at his house because Oto Basaluddin is accusing them of being implicated in the theft of his rings; further that Oto Basaluddin accuses 7 of them to be implicated in this theft. The governor replied that he would not permit anybody to be punished for matters pertaining to slavery. As to the case of theft, this had been turned over to Hadji Tahir for trial, and if the latter saw fit to detain any or all of them at his house until the case was settled, he could do so. A true extract copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. JOLO, P. I., October 15, 1903. Habib Mura tells the governor that he wishes to make his home in Matanda, about 2 miles west of Jolo town, on the seashore, so as to be near the Americans. he used to live in Maibun; is one of the Sultan's advisors, and has a large house in Maibun; the Rajah Muda and Dato Attick are bad, and even the Sultan. Therefore he wants to get away from Maibun and live under American protection. He requests the governor to give him a letter of protection and promises to do nothing wrong; says if he lives at Matanda many of the hill people will come to him to get away from the chiefs. He says Hadji Butu also removed from Maibun to Tullai (Jolo) because he feels more safe in the latter place. A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. JOLO, P. I., October 18, 1993. Mr. Charles Schuck, interpreter, reports: On October 11 Junaidi and his little son were returning from Liddung (Jolo Island, near Maibun) market. He had five head of cattle with him. When in Karawan, on Bud Mabingkang, he was attacked by a party of thieves-Janjani, Sakili, the son of Kaul and the son of Ahlam, who live near Liddung and are followers of the Dato Rajah Muda. Junaidi received several wounds in standing off the theives. Junaidi is the cousin of Angkaia, headman at Tando Patong, near Maibun. The following day Angkaia and his followers, together with followers of Maharajah Indanan, went out to arrest the thieves. They attacked the house and wounded four persons, who then surrendered. Sakili's father put up 105 pesos bail. The real thieves, however, had escaped and gone to the Rajah Muda for protection. The latter has furnished them Mauser rifles to resist Angkaia. Sakili is a notorious thief and robber, but enjoys the protection of the Rajah Muda. The case is now in the hands of Hadji Taib and Indanan. A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. Statement. Five horses were stolen from the isolation corral, Jolo, Jolo, P. I., about June 28, 1903; 3 were recovered by a display of force, General Wood's expedition, August 30, 1903, at Taglibi, and one horse was recovered at Seit Lake, August 30, 1903. Dato Dakolah had one government horse which he failed to turn in. cavalry was sent to bring in this dato and the horse. The dato was brought into Jolo September 25, 1903. The horse had glanders and was shot. A troop of A true copy. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. Juramentados. October 30, 1902.-Two Moros ran amuck at the stables and cut 1 enlisted man of Troop H, Fifteenth Cavalry. The Moros were killed by the soldiers. March 8, 1903.-A Moro ran amuck in the cockpit at Tullei, killing 1 Filipino man and wounding 1 Moro, 1 Filipino, and 1 Chino. One of the vigilantes killed this man. March 10, 1903.-A Moro ran amuck at Tando Point, near Jolo, killing 1 private of the Engineer Corps. The run-amuck was killed by the guard at that place. March 14, 1903.-Three Moros ran amuck at the market, near the pumping station at Asturias. They killed 1 Indian, 2 Moros, and wounded 1 Moro woman and 1 Filipino man. The run-amucks were killed by Captain Eltinge and his troop. September 25, 1903.—A Moro ran amuck in the town of Jolo, having entered through the band gate. One soldier was cut by him. One soldier was killed by stray bullet fired by soldiers. The run-amuck was killed by the soldiers. H. L. SCOTT, Major, Fourteenth Cavalry, Governor. EXHIBIT U. REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF MANILA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1903. The CIVIL GOVERNOR, Manila, P. I. MUNICIPAL BOARD OF MANILA, SIR: In compliance with the provisions of section 14 of act No. 183, Philippine Commission (the Manila charter), the municipal board of the city of Manila hereby submits its report of the operations of the city of Manila for the fiscal year 1903. With the exception of the enactment of ordinances, letting of contracts for such matters as related particularly to the municipal board, or the cost of which was of such amount as to require consideration by both the municipal and advisory boards, and the settlement of questions which pertained to no particular department of the city government, the work of the board was so closely connected with the various departments that mention thereof will be made under the heads of various departments. The personnel of the municipal board at the end of the fiscal year 1902, namely: President, Arsenio Cruz Herrera; member, P. G. McDonnell; temporary member, A. L. B. Davies; and acting secretary, Bert Eddy, remained the same until December 29, 1902, when Member Charles H. Sleeper returned from leave of absence in the United States and resumed his duties on the board, relieving Mr. Davies, who resumed his duties as secretary, he in turn relieving Mr. Bert Eddy, who resumed his duties as chief clerk. On March 10, 1903, Mr. A. L. B. Davies resigned the position of secretary of the board to accept appointment as local purchasing agent of the insular government. Mr. O. F. Ricard, clerk municipal board, was appointed acting secretary, and continued in that position until May 1, 1903, when Mr. John M. Tuther, the present incumbent, was appointed secretary. During the fiscal year the municipal board met daily except Sundays and holidays, as provided by the city charter, and 304 sessions were held, at which 7,380 items of municipal business were considered. For the purpose of presenting the entire work of the administration of the city, this report is submitted under the following subheads: Advisory board, secretary of the municipal board, disbursing officer, department of engineering and public works, department of police, law department, fire department, department of assessments and collections, department of city schools, finances. As exhibits to these reports are submitted the reports of the heads and subheads of these departments. ADVISORY BOARD. On August 15, 1902, the United States Philippine Commission amended the Manila charter by increasing the number of city districts to 13 and providing for the representation of the districts of Santa Ana and Pandacan upon the advisory board of the city of Manila. The board held its regular meeting once every two weeks, as prescribed in the charter, until December 31, 1902, on which date the Commission further amended the charter to provide for the holding of meetings once a week. This action was taken upon the recommendation of the municipal board concurred in by the advisory board, and was considered necessary in order to expedite the business and provide for the prompt return of matters referred to the advisory board for its consideration. All ordinances have been passed upon by the advisory board before final action by the municipal board, and all expenditures amounting to $10,000 and over have been submitted to it for its approval; and, in many cases where smaller amounts were involved, action was deferred until its opinion thereon had been |