Appendix XIX
The Protocol of Sulu, of 1877, between Spain, Germany, and Great Britain, May 30, 1877[71]
General Government of the Philippines
Royal Order
Colonial office.—No. 281.—Excellent Sir: The Secretary of State sent the following communication to this office on the 26th of March last: By Royal order communicated by the Secretary of State and for such action as is indicated therein I deliver herewith to your Excellency a copy of the protocol signed on the 11th inst. by Señor Manuel Silvela, Secretary of State, and by the representatives of Great Britain and Germany, for the purpose of establishing the liberty of trade and commerce in the Sulu seas; said protocol takes effect on this date, as specified in Article 5 of the same.—Referred to your Excellency by Royal order with a copy of the protocol, for its execution.—God keep your Excellency many years.
Madrid, April 2, 1877.
Martin de Herrera.
The Governor-General of the Philippine Islands.
Manila, May 30, 1877.
The above order shall be executed, communicated and published.
Moriones.
[Protocol referred to.]