The Gems of the East: Sixteen Thousand Miles of Research Travel Among Wild and Tame Tribes of Enchanting Islands, Volume 1 |
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Page 183 - Moros, the government of the Sultan will bring to trial and punishment the criminals and offenders, who will be delivered to the government of the Sultan by the United States authorities, if in their possession.
Page 182 - All trade in domestic products of the archipelago of Jolo, when carried on by the Sultan and his people with any part of the Philippine Islands and when conducted under the American flag, shall be free, unlimited, and undutiable.
Page 183 - The United States will not sell the island of Jolo or any other island of the Jolo Archipelago to any foreign nation without the consent of the Sultan of Jolo.
Page 183 - At present, Americans or foreigners wishing to go into the country should state their wishes to the Moro authorities and ask for an escort but it is hoped that this will become unnecessary as we know each other better.
Page 182 - The rights and dignities of His Highness the Sultan and his datos shall be fully respected; the Moros shall not be interfered with on account of their religion; all their religious customs shall be respected; and no one shall be prosecuted on account of his religion.
Page 181 - AGREEMENT Between Brig. Gen. John C. Bates, representing the United States, of the one part, and His Highness the Sultan of Jolo, the...
Page 183 - In case of any trouble with subjects of the Sultan, the American authorities in the islands will be instructed to make careful investigation before resorting to harsh measures, as in most cases serious trouble can thus be avoided.
Page 182 - Piracy must be suppressed, and the Sultan and his datos agree to heartily cooperate with the United States authorities to that end, and to make every possible effort to arrest and bring to justice all persons engaged in piracy.
Page 183 - Any slave in the archipelago of Jolo shall have the right to purchase freedom by paying to the master the usual market value.
Page 182 - While the United States may occupy and control such points in the archipelago of Jolo as public interests seem to demand, encroachment will not be made upon the lands immediately about the residence of His Highness the Sultan, unless military necessity requires such occupation in case of war with a foreign power; and where the 283 property of individuals is taken, due compensation will be made in each case.