A History of Sarawak under Its Two White Rajahs 1839-1908

by S. Baring-Gould; C. A. Bampfylde

[299]. They held the power of life and death over their slaves.

[300]. See chapter x. p. [287].

[301]. This number includes the Kayan, Kenyah, and other inland warlike tribes.

[302]. Afterwards Major Commandant S. R., joined the service 1862, retired 1883.

[303]. Joined 1868; resigned 1873. He was at this time Assistant Resident of Bintulu, and was at Muka on a visit.

[304]. The last in 1902.

[305]. Built in 1863, when it became the Government headquarters in the Rejang. Sibu is the most important provincial town, and has a revenue larger than that of Labuan.

[306]. Henry Skelton, joined 1866, died in 1873, immediately after being appointed Resident of Sarawak.

DARU'L SALAM.