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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55: 1593-1597; Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

History

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55: 1593-1597; Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

Demarcation line of Alexander VI; Missions -- Philippines; Philippines -- Discovery and exploration; Philippines -- History -- Sources

Coat-of-arms of the city of Manila. Felipe II; Aranjuez,
            March 20 ... 211
            Decree regarding the bishopric of Nueva Segovia. Felipe
            II; Ateca, May 15 ... 216
            Instructions for Governor Tello. Felipe II; Toledo,
            May 25 ... 218
            Letter to Felipe II. L.P. Dasmariñas; Manila, June 30
            ... 259
            Letter to Felipe II. Antonio de Morga; Manila, July 6
            ... 263
            Letter to Felipe II. Francisco Tello; Manila, July 17
            ... 274

    Documents of 1597

            Pacification of Mindanao. Juan de Ronquillo; Tanpaca,
            May 10 ... 281
            Memorial on navigation and conquest. Hernando de los Rios;
            Manila, June 27 ... 299
            Letter to Felipe II. L.P. Dasmariñas; Manila, June 28
            ... 315

    Bibliographical Data ... 327





Illustrations



    Autograph signature of Gomez Perez Dasmariñas, governor of the
    Philippine Islands; photographic facsimile from MS. in Archivo
    general de Indias, Sevilla ... 69
    Coat-of-arms of the city of Manila (two representations);
    photographic facsimiles from original MSS. (dated 1683 and 1748)
    in Archivo general de Indias, Sevilla ... 213
    Map of islands of Luzón and Hermosa, with part of China;
    photographic facsimile of MS. map by Hernando de los Rios Coronel
    (dated June 27, 1597), in Archivo general de Indias, Sevilla
    ... 305





Preface


The events related in the present volume (1593-97) conclude the first
quarter-century of the history of Manila as a Spanish settlement. That
city, although small, is gaining in importance and prosperity; it is
fairly well fortified, and its public institutions are increasing; it
is now the seat of an archbishop, and three dioceses are formed to be
under his care. Restless spirits among the Spaniards desire to conquer
neighboring lands; this is partially accomplished in Mindanao, but that
island proves to be of little value. An expedition is sent nominally
in aid of Camboja against Siam, but is unsuccessful. Meanwhile,
the Spaniards are not free from danger: the emperor of Japan is
apparently plotting their subjection; and the natives of the islands,
although nominally pacified, are inclined to rebel. The increasing
numbers of the Chinese in the islands render them dangerous, and
various restrictions are imposed upon them. Governor Dasmariñas,
slain by his Chinese oarsmen, is succeeded _pro tempore_ by his son
Luis Pérez; but the latter is too young for so important a post,
and the king reestablishes the Audiencia at Manila. Its president,
Francisco Tello, is also governor of the islands.

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