The inhabitants of the Philippines . ass-wire, andother articles of trade, and returned to the woods. In amonth he came back, bringing produce to the value of100 dollars, and 400 dollars to his credit with the natives. The tribes of Mindanao pay their debts with scrupulousexactness. If they die before paying, their sons assumethe debt, and unless they are killed or taken as slaves byother races, the money is sure to be paid. Consequently,this rapacious usurer had sold them goods costing 10 dollars,75 cents, for 510 dollars, of which no dollars in cash, and400 dollars credit. It is satisfactory
The inhabitants of the Philippines . ass-wire, andother articles of trade, and returned to the woods. In amonth he came back, bringing produce to the value of100 dollars, and 400 dollars to his credit with the natives. The tribes of Mindanao pay their debts with scrupulousexactness. If they die before paying, their sons assumethe debt, and unless they are killed or taken as slaves byother races, the money is sure to be paid. Consequently,this rapacious usurer had sold them goods costing 10 dollars,75 cents, for 510 dollars, of which no dollars in cash, and400 dollars credit. It is satisfactory to learn that thecommandant at Butuan made him disgorge, and freed thehill-men from their heavy debt. To sum up, the Visaya is a necessary man in Mindanao,and the immigration should be encouraged. All the Visayatowns bordering on the Moros should have their somatenesarmed, exercised, and supplied with ammunition. AmongstVisayas are to be found plenty of men well suited .0 com-mand these bands. As they are fighting the Moros for Ufe. JW 4. * B^j^sSs* i^.%^zrsi^
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