[55] This worthy, Ruperto Rios by name, in succession promoted himself to brigadier and major general, and then announced himself as generalissimo. As though this were not enough, he next proclaimed himself pope, "Papa Ríos," and then crowned his earthly glories by calling himself Jesus Christ, and as such was hanged. Our pity for such sell-delusion is tempered by the fact that the purpose in view was crime. [56] It is only fair to remark that the Government is doing every thing in its power to develop native interest in agriculture. Of course it is too early as yet to say whether its efforts will be rewarded. [57] Quoted in the weekly Manila _Times_ of October 21, 1910. [58] That piracy, even under our strong control is not dead is shown by the following: "_Manila_, April 15. A pirate raid is reported from Jolo, where a Japanese pearl-fishing bout was found adrift and looted. The crew of the pearler are missing, and are believed to be murdered. The Mataja Lighthouse has also been attacked and robbed, presumably by the same band. Gunboats have been sent to investigate." New York _Times_, April 15, 1912. [59] The party of immediate independence. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga, by Cornelis De Witt Willcox