Morga. The embassy is
successful, and in 1602 Diaz returns to Tidore with reenforcements and
a promise of an expedition from Manila. In the Philippines themselves,
the Chinese are continually congregating in greater numbers, and are
rapidly becoming a menace, although the governor is blind to that fact,
and claims that they are necessary to the well-being of the community.]
Conquest of the Malucas Islands
Book Eighth
[Molucca affairs are given considerable attention in the administration
of Governor Pedro de Acuna. The petitions for aid, sent to the
Philippines from those islands, continue. Tello is removed from
the governorship, and Acuna sent to take his place. The latter is
received in Manila (May, 1602) with great rejoicing, as his merits
and reputation are well known. Tello's death occurs in Manila while
waiting to give his residencia. Acuna enters into affairs with great
energy. The narrative continues (p. 270):]
... The new governor was pained at beholding the poverty of the royal
chest and treasury, and himself under the obligation of preserving
the king's and his own credit.
Pages:
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336