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

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

[364]. Bishop Chambers died in 1893.

[365]. The Rev. W. H. Gomes, B.D. In Sarawak from 1853-68. Afterwards in Singapore to the time of his death in 1902.

[366]. Who succeeded Bishop M^cDougall.

[367]. Afterwards Bishop of Goulburn, N.S.W. He died November 1901.

[368]. He became Archdeacon of Singapore, and retired some years ago. He is well known for his scholarly articles on the folk and mythical lore of the Sea-Dayaks.

[369]. This has since been done.

INDEX

• Aban Jau, a troublesome Kayan chief, [342]
• Abdul Gani, Abang, [159]
• Abdul Gapur, Haji, becomes Datu Patinggi, [77], [78];
  • his exactions, [208];
  • intrigues with S. Masahor, ib.;
  • his oppression and disloyalty, [209];
  • is disgraced, ib.;
  • his plot to murder the Rajah and his officers, [210];
  • his open contempt, [211];
  • is publicly degraded, ib.;
  • is sent out of the country, [212];
  • and banished, ib.;
  • pardoned, [220];
  • he intrigues again, ib.;
  • the murder of Steele and Fox, [223];
  • he dissembles, and is taken into confidence, [227];
  • a deep plot, [231];
  • his plan to seize Kuching, [232];
  • the plot revealed, [233];
  • he is again banished, ib.;
  • his part in the plot, [235];
  • is arrested by the Dutch, [237];
  • his end, [242]
• Abdul Karim, Haji, becomes Datu Imaum, [77]
• Abdul Mumin, Sultan, see Mumin
• Abdul Rahman, the Datu Patinggi of Serikei, [117], [208]
• Abi, the murderer of Steele, [225];
  • his death, [226]
• Aborigines Protection Society take up the cause of pirates, [140]
• Abu Bakar, Juwatan, [364]
• Abu Bakar, Sherip, [117]
• Agriculture, [7];
  • early efforts to promote, [320];
  • present thriving condition, [429]
• Ahmit, Sherip, [117], [130]
• Aing, Abang, a distinguished native chief, [155];
  • his wife, [156];
  • is wounded, [176];
  • the Chinese insurrection, [190]
• Ajar, Dang, [158];
  • and Akam Nipa, [159]
• Akam Nipa, a famous Kayan chief, drives the Malays out of the Rejang, [16], [159];
  • in revolt, [282], [289]
• Alderson, Baron, his speech at the London Tavern, [146]
• Alderson, Mr., [234]
• Ali, Abang, a Malay chief, [225], [226], [229], [230], [231]
• Ali, Datu Patinggi, the descendant of Rajah Jarom, [45];
  • reinstated as Datu, [77];
  • kills a Lanun Penglima, [80];
  • his skirmish with the Saribas Dayaks, [100];
  • his gallantry, [107];
  • his death, [108];
  • the champion of his people, [420]
• Amal, Sherip, [117]
• Ambong, destroyed by pirates, [95]
• American Methodist Episcopal Mission, [449]
• Amok by the Sea-Dayaks, [25];
  • a bad case, ib.;
  • by Malays, [30]
• Amzah, Nakoda, his account of the pirates, [275]
• Antu-Jalan, The, a myth, [15]
• Api, Rajah, usurps the throne of Bruni, [53];
  • his execution, [54]
• Astana, The, [396]
• Atoh (Haji Abdul Rahman) outwits the pirates, [274]
• Bailey, D. J. S., [388], [389]
• Bain, Mr., murdered at Muka, [322]
• Bajau pirates, [92];
  • associate with the Lanuns, [94]. See also under Piracy
• Bakar, see Abu Bakar
• Balambangan, Island, Hon. East India Company's settlement, [43];
  • destroyed by Datu Teting, ib.;
  • re-established and abandoned, ib.
• Balang, Sea-Dayak chief, [287];
  • his execution, [320]
• Balenini pirates, [92];
  • in league with Lanuns and the Sultan of Sulu, [95];
  • their methods, ib.;
  • cruising grounds, [96];
  • strongholds, ib.;
  • haunts, ib. See also under Piracy
• Bampfylde, C. A., [388]
• Bandahara, Pangiran, heir to the Sultanate of Bruni, [347];
  • loses his rights in the Limbang, [353];
  • appointed regent, [367]
• Banjermasin, English and Dutch alternately at, [47], [48];
  • the English driven out, [48];
  • reverts to the Dutch, ib.
• Bantam, [42], [47]
• Bantin, a rebel Sea-Dayak chief, [387], [388], [389], [390]
• Banyoks, The, origin, [15];
  • supporters of S. Masahor, [223]
• Baram, in revolt against Bruni, [332], [335];
  • relations with Bruni, [333];
  • ceded to Sarawak, [335], [336], [339], [340], [341];
  • order established, [341];
  • Aban Jau, [342]
• Baring-Gould, J., [389]
• Bayang conspires with Datu Haji Abdul Gapur, [234]
• Beach, Sir M., and the cession of Baram, [340]
• Beads, old, [37]
• Beccari, Signor Odoardo, on the Bornean forests, [7];
  • on the natives, [14];
  • the Rafflesia Tuan Mudæ, [21];
  • old beads, [37];
  • a levée at the Astana, [415];
  • his appreciation of the first Rajah, [417]
• Beeckman, Capt., his account of Banjermasin, [48], [431]
• Bedrudin, Pangiran, his family, [53];
  • meets James Brooke, [70];
  • at Bruni, [84];
  • his character, [112];
  • his return to Bruni, [113];
  • his life in danger, [114];
  • he defeats P. Usup, [116];
  • his death, [119]
• Belait, see Tutong
• Belcher, Capt. Sir Edward, R.N., sent to report on affairs in N.W. Borneo, [102];
  • his ship ashore, ib.;
  • proceeds to Bruni, ib.;
  • his report, ib.;
  • at Patusan, [108];
  • takes R. M. Hasim and his family to Bruni, [113]
• Bencoolen, [46], [47]
• Bethune, Capt., R.N., commissioned to select a site for a British settlement, [113]
• Beting Maru, battle of, [136]
• Betong fort built, [178];
  • attacked, [179]
• Bisayas, The, [20]
• Bliuns, The, [12]
• Bondriot, J., [148]
• Borneo, description, [1]-5;
  • origin of name, [1];
  • its jungles, [8];
  • known to the Arabs in ancient days, [36];
  • early Chinese settlements, [36], [37], [38];
  • early Hindu settlements, [21], [38];
  • the Empire of Majapahit, [21], [38], [39], [40];
  • Sultanates established by Malays, [40];
  • the Insula Bonæ Fortunæ of Ptolemy, [40];
  • the Spanish and Portuguese, [40];
  • the Dutch and English, [42];
  • ancient Chinese trade, [44];
  • the English and Dutch in the south, [47]
• Borneo Co., Ltd., their steamer disperses the Chinese rebels, [198];
  • early difficulties, [243];
  • its history, [426];
  • ultimate success, [437]
• Brassey, Lord, in favour of the transfer of N. Borneo to Sarawak, [412]
• Brereton, W., at Sekrang, [139], [155], [156];
  • his fight with Rentap, [157], [163];
  • his death, [166]
• British North Borneo Company, established, [411];
  • transfer Lawas to Sarawak, [362];
  • proposed transfer of N. Borneo to Sarawak, [412]
• Brooke, Bertram W. D., the Tuan Muda, [405]
• Brooke, Charles (child of the second Rajah), his birth, [400];
  • his death, [401]
• Brooke, Charles Anthoni, second Rajah of Sarawak. Tuan Muda, 1852-1868. On the Chinese, [31];
  • first visit to Sarawak, [104];
  • on the Batang Lupar expedition, ib.;
  • at the attack on S. Usman's stronghold, [116];
  • on board the Mæander, [130];
  • joins the Rajah, [153];
  • birthplace and parents, [154];
  • retires from the Navy—his naval services, [154];
  • becomes Tuan Muda, ib.;
  • is appointed to Lundu, [155];
  • at Lingga, [158];
  • the Dandi expedition, [161];
  • the Lang expedition, [163];
  • in charge of the Batang Lupar district, [166];
  • his position and difficulties, ib.;
  • his expedition against the Kajulau Dayaks, [167];
  • receives news of the Chinese rebellion, [171];
  • goes to the Rajah's assistance, ib.;
  • after Saji, [172];
  • first expedition against Sadok, [173];
  • a failure, [176];
  • the return, [177];
  • attacks Saji, [178];
  • builds a fort in the Saribas, ib.;
  • second Sadok expedition, [179];
  • another failure, [182];
  • third Sadok expedition, [183];
  • success, [184];
  • the Chinese troublesome, [190];
  • to Kuching to suppress the Chinese rebellion, [198];
  • the rebels driven over the border, [199];
  • is sent to Muka, [214];
  • saves the survivors of S. Masahor's massacre, [215];
  • S. Masahor fined and deposed, ib.;
  • fort built at Serikei, [218];
  • left in charge of the country at a critical time, [220];
  • makes a tour through the country, ib.;
  • is uneasy about Kanowit, [221];
  • more troubles at Muka, ib.;
  • the Sarawak flag fired upon, [222];
  • he arranges matters there, ib.;
  • enforces payment of a fine for insulting the flag, ib.;
  • the Sultan irritated by his conduct, [223];
  • the Consul-General supports the Sultan, ib.;
  • he receives news of the murder of Steele and Fox, ib.;
  • the situation and disposition of the people, ib.;
  • he assembles the chiefs at Kuching, [225];
  • his resolution, ib.;
  • punishment of the murderers at Serikei, [226];
  • he meets the S. Masahor, [227];
  • the attack on Kabah, [228];
  • the stockade taken, [230];
  • an intricate plot, [235];
  • he takes action, [236];
  • advances against Sadong, [237];
  • his encounter with S. Masahor, ib.;
  • he attacks the Sherip, [238];
  • Bandar Kasim punished, [239];
  • he proceeds to Sekrang, [240];
  • further action against S. Masahor—Igan burnt, ib.;
  • repression of the plots—thanks of the Rajah, [241];
  • is opposed to foreign protection, [243];
  • his actions criticised by Gov. Edwardes, [247];
  • the attack on Muka, [250];
  • Gov. Edwardes' interference, [256];
  • he removes the coast people to Lingga, [259];
  • builds a new fort at Kanowit, [260];
  • is thanked by the Rajah for his success at Sadok, [265];
  • his overland journey, ib.;
  • he visits England, ib.;
  • he returns to Sarawak, [281];
  • assumes the name of Brooke, ib.;
  • the Kayan expedition, ib.;
  • the start, [284];
  • his boat swamped, [288];
  • the return, [292];
  • installed as Administrator in 1863, [294], [296];
  • the commencement of his rule, [301];
  • the Rajah's trust in him, [304];
  • the task before him, ib.;
  • his main principle of government, [305]
• Rajah from 1868
  • His accession, [307];
  • his pledges to the people, ib.;
  • his administration, [308];
  • the Datu Bandar's testimony, ib.;
  • his opinions on governing natives, and his policy, [313], [315], [418]-420;
  • the success of his policy, [315];
  • how the abolition of slavery was effected, [315]-318;
  • his conduct of business, [319];
  • liquidation of the public debt, [319];
  • his efforts to promote agriculture, [320];
  • punitive expeditions, 1862-1870, [320];
  • he leaves for England, [325];
  • his marriage, ib.;
  • his letter to Lord Clarendon on Bruni, [329];
  • he visits Bruni and concludes a treaty, [331];
  • he visits Baram, [332];
  • his letter to the Foreign Office on Bruni, [335];
  • his recommendations to the Foreign Office—adopted too late, [337];
  • negotiations for the acquisition of the Baram, [339];
  • false accusation of intimidating the Sultan, [340];
  • the cession of the Baram sanctioned by the Foreign Office, ib.;
  • he visits Bruni—Baram ceded to Sarawak, [341];
  • Trusan ceded, [344];
  • the Sultan appeals to him (the Rajah) for help against the Limbangs, [348];
  • he declines to interfere, [348], [410];
  • the Sultan resents his refusal, [349];
  • he is asked to take over the Limbang, [350];
  • the murder of P. Japar, ib.;
  • he annexes the Limbang—his reasons for doing so, [352];
  • the Sultan admits he has no real grievance against him, [354];
  • Sir Spencer St. John's opinion of the annexation of the Limbang, [354], [355];
  • he acquires the coal mines and certain rights in the Muara district, [357];
  • his improvements at Brooketon, [358];
  • the expedition against O. K. Lawai, [359];
  • a design to hand Bruni over to him, ib.;
  • he is begged by the chiefs to annex Tutong and Belait, [361];
  • he is reconciled to the Sultan, [364];
  • the Sultan willing to accept his offer to take over Bruni, [364];
  • his influence at Bruni, [366], [367];
  • his rights in Brooketon infringed, [368], [369], [370];
  • the four periods of his labours, [373];
  • punitive expeditions, [378], [381], [383], [384], [387];
  • is complimented by the Resident of Netherlands, Borneo, [384];
  • his last expedition, [389];
  • his return with the Ranee to Sarawak, [393];
  • their reception, [394]; the Astana, [396];
  • their first children, [400];
  • they visit Pontianak and Batavia, ib.;
  • they leave for England—death of their children, [401];
  • he is created a Commander of the Crown of Italy—Grand Officer, [401];
  • birth of the Rajah Muda, ib.;
  • Lord Derby's compliment, ib.;
  • Lord Grey's interest in Sarawak, [402];
  • he returns to Sarawak, ib.;
  • difficulties presented by intertribal feuds, [401]-404;
  • birth of the Tuan Muda, [405];
  • his narrow escape from drowning, ib.;
  • birth of the Tuan Bongsu, ib.;
  • visits England to confer with the Foreign Office with regard to Limbang and Bruni, [406];
  • British protection granted—terms of the agreement, ib.;
  • the advance of the State without extraneous aid, [407]-409;
  • he is created a G.C.M.G., [410];
  • the salute to be accorded him by H.M.'s ships, ib.;
  • he annexes the Limbang, ib.;
  • he proclaims the Rajah Muda as his successor, [411];
  • his offer to take over British North Borneo, [412];
  • Keppel's opinion of him, [413];
  • he entrusts the Rajah Muda with a share of his duties, [415];
  • Consul Keyser's and Signor Beccari's testimony, [417];
  • Sir W. G. Palgrave's and Alleyne Ireland's testimony, [418];
  • what the people owe to the Brookes, [423];
  • the Rajah as a despotic Ruler, [424];
  • his reputed adverseness to the introduction of European enterprise denied, [433];
  • the Rajah on education, [439];
  • on the Muhammadan religion, [443]
• Brooke, Charles Vyner, Rajah Muda, his birth, [401];
  • with the expedition against the Muruts, [359];
  • leads an expedition against Bantin, [389];
  • is proclaimed the Rajah's successor, [411];
  • joins the Rajah's staff, [415];
  • is given a share in the Rajah's powers, ib.;
  • administers the Govt. in the Rajah's absence, [416]
• Brooke, Ghita, her birth, [400];
  • death, [401]
• Brooke, Harry Keppel, [405]
• Brooke, James, Rajah of Sarawak, his description of a Dayak village, [27];
  • on the character of the Malay, [28];
  • on the decadence of Malayan States, [44];
  • on the policy of the Dutch, [51];
  • his birth, and early life, [61];
  • death of his father, [62];
  • he purchases the Royalist, and sails for the East, ib.;
  • first visit to Sarawak, [63];
  • first meeting with Rajah Muda Hasim, [65];
  • he warns P. Makota against the Dutch, [66];
  • leaves Kuching and visits Sadong, ib.;
  • a brush with the Saribas Dayaks, [67];
  • sails for Singapore, ib.;
  • receives an address of thanks at Singapore—the Governor's coolness, ib.;
  • he visits the Celebes, [68];
  • his second visit to Sarawak, ib.;
  • is pressed by R. M. Hasim to remain there, ib.;
  • he consents to assist against the rebels, [69];
  • is offered the raj, ib.;
  • his first meeting with P. Bedrudin, [70];
  • he suppresses the rebellion, ib.;
  • his investiture as Rajah delayed, [71];
  • he accepts an equivocal arrangement, ib.;
  • purchases the Swift, ib.;
  • R. M. Hasim's dishonesty and coolness, ib.;
  • an attempt to involve him with the Dutch, ib.;
  • P. Makota's plot, ib.;
  • he frustrates it, [72];
  • R. M. Hasim's procrastination, ib.;
  • the people offer him their allegiance, [73];
  • P. Makota resorts to poison, ib.;
  • the downfall of Makota, ib.;
  • he becomes Rajah, ib.;
  • the condition of the country, [73]-77;
  • he releases the Siniawan hostages—recalls the Sarawak Malays—reinstates the Datus, [77];
  • he institutes a Court of Justice and promulgates a code, [78];
  • his first year's work, [79];
  • steps to safeguard the country, ib.;
  • the Saribas Dayaks and S. Sahap receive lessons, [80];
  • execution of pirates and head-hunters, ib.;
  • his first visit to Bruni, ib.;
  • grant of Sarawak confirmed, [85];
  • shipwrecked sailors released, ib.;
  • his return and public installment, ib.;
  • he banishes P. Makota, [86];
  • he reforms the govt., [87];
  • his policy, ib.;
  • his three great objects, [88];
  • Keppel's testimony, [89];
  • his meeting with Capt. Keppel, [90];
  • with the Dido, [97];
  • action off Sirhasan, [98];
  • his welcome at Kuching, ib.;
  • with Keppel against the Saribas, [100];
  • the Padi chiefs admonished, [101];
  • submission of the Dayaks and the Sherips, ib.;
  • Sir Edward Belcher arrives to report, [102];
  • with Belcher to Bruni—Sarawak granted in perpetuity, ib.;
  • he goes to Singapore—his mother's death, [103];
  • joins an expedition against Sumatran pirates—is wounded, ib.;
  • purchases the Julia, ib.;
  • S. Sahap's depredations ib.;
  • arrival of the Dido—the expedition against the Batang Lupar, [104]-109;
  • submission of the Saribas and Sekrang, [109];
  • lack of support of the British Govt.—the revival of piracy, ib.;
  • he offers Sarawak to the Crown—his precarious position, [110];
  • R. M. Hasim in the way, [112];
  • he goes to Bruni, [113];
  • is appointed H.M.'s confidential agent, ib.;
  • a letter from the Foreign Office a surprise to the Bruni Court, ib.;
  • he interests Sir Thomas Cochrane in Bornean affairs, [114];
  • R. M. Hasim and his brothers in danger, ib.;
  • his determination to support them, [115];
  • the Admiral's action at Bruni—P. Usup's discomfiture, ib.;
  • S. Usman's stronghold destroyed, [116];
  • P. Usup's death, ib.;
  • prosperity of Sarawak—his desire for protection, ib.;
  • a rising of the Sekrangs incited by the Sherips suppressed, [117];
  • Rejang affairs, ib.;
  • intrigues at Bruni against the Sultan Muda Hasim, ib.;
  • the murders of Hasim and his brothers, [119];
  • P. Bedrudin's farewell message to the Rajah, ib.;
  • his opinion of Bedrudin, [121];
  • with the fleet off Bruni, ib.;
  • Bruni attacked—the Sultan a fugitive, [122];
  • the Rajah forms a provisional govt. at Bruni—Admiral Cochrane's regret, [123];
  • with Cochrane and Mundy against the pirates, ib.;
  • his return to Bruni—the Sultan's submission, [124];
  • Sarawak granted unconditionally, ib., [125];
  • he returns to Kuching with the survivors of Hasim's family, [124];
  • his independent position as Rajah, [125];
  • the occupation of Labuan, [126];
  • the jealousy of the Dutch, ib.;
  • Dutch pretensions, [127];
  • at Penang, [128];
  • he concludes a treaty with Bruni, ib.;
  • action with Balenini pirates, ib.;
  • he visits England, [129];
  • honours bestowed on him, ib.;
  • becomes Governor of Labuan, Commissioner, and Consul-General, and is created a K.C.B., [130];
  • his return to Sarawak, ib.;
  • is joined by Capt. James Brooke-Johnson, ib.;
  • he gives a flag to his country, [131];
  • establishes Labuan, and visits Sulu, ib.;
  • is left with inadequate means to face the pirates, ib.;
  • is defied by the Saribas and Sekrangs, [132];
  • they ravage the coast, ib.;
  • he attacks the Saribas, [134];
  • he visits Labuan and Sulu, and concludes a commercial treaty with Sulu, [135];
  • the great expedition, ib.;
  • the battle of Beting Maru, [136];
  • his life attempted by Linggir, [137];
  • the Dayaks of the Saribas and Rejang attacked, [138];
  • a fort built at Sekrang, ib.;
  • submission of the Dayaks, [139];
  • he is persecuted in England, ib.;
  • the action of his discarded agent, Wise, ib.;
  • the malignity of his accusers, [140];
  • Hume moves an address to her Majesty—supported by Cobden, ib.;
  • the motion opposed by Henry Drummond and lost, [141];
  • Cobden's speech, ib.;
  • Hume's motion for a Royal Commission negatived, ib.;
  • Gladstone's attitude, [140], [141];
  • Lord Palmerston denounces the charges, [141];
  • his actions approved by the British Govt., [142];
  • a commentary on Cobden's assertions, ib.;
  • the Rajah removes Bandar Kasim, [143];
  • he proceeds to Siam on a diplomatic mission, ib., [296];
  • recognition by the United States, and complimentary letter from the President, [144];
  • the Rajah leaves for England, ib.;
  • the bitter hostility of the Radicals, ib.;
  • a commission of inquiry granted, ib.;
  • the great dinner at the London Tavern—the Rajah's speech, [145];
  • he returns to Sarawak—is attacked by small-pox, [147];
  • the Commission sits in Singapore, ib.;
  • the findings of the Commissioners, [148];
  • further assistance refused the Rajah, [149];
  • Gladstone's later attack, [150];
  • Earl Grey's reply, ib.;
  • England the worst opponent of Sarawak, [152];
  • the Rajah is joined by his nephew, C. A. Johnson, [153];
  • he visits Bruni—a further cession of territory, [159];
  • the Dandi expedition, [161];
  • the Sungei Lang expedition, [163];
  • the Rajah's advice to the Tuan Muda, [166];
  • he disregards warnings, [191];
  • his house attacked by the Chinese—his escape, ib.;
  • he endeavours to organise a force—he retires to Samarahan, [195];
  • his return, [197];
  • he is again forced to retire, [198];
  • he returns in the Sir James Brooke, and drives out the rebels, ib.;
  • he pursues them, [199];
  • English indifference—Dutch assistance, [201];
  • the country impoverished—devotion of the natives, [202];
  • the difficulties faced, [203];
  • the Datu Patinggi Gapur gives trouble, and plots with S. Masahor, [208];
  • Gapur reprimanded, [209];
  • the Rajah is menaced by Gapur, [210];
  • he disgraces him, [211];
  • he visits Bruni—the government placed in his hands, [216];
  • he restores the old executive system—and is pressed to reside at Bruni, [217];
  • the Sultan fails him, ib.;
  • he governs the Rejang for the Sultan, [218];
  • his intervention at Muka, [219];
  • he visits England, ib.;
  • his opinion of P. Makota, ib.;
  • he commends the Tuan Muda, [241];
  • his opinion of England's attitude, ib.;
  • in England, [242];
  • is stricken with paralysis, ib.;
  • his efforts to obtain protection from England, ib.;
  • from Holland, ib.;
  • from France, [243];
  • he is opposed by his nephews, and gives way, ib.;
  • pecuniary troubles, ib.;
  • Miss Burdett-Coutts' assistance, ib.;
  • a public testimonial—he purchases Burrator, [244];
  • is obliged to return to Sarawak, [245], [261];
  • he visits Bruni, [261];
  • he goes to Oya, ib.;
  • prepares to assume the offensive against Muka, [262];
  • establishes order at Muka, [263];
  • his last visit to Bruni, ib.;
  • obtains a further acquisition of territory, ib.;
  • he retires to Burrator, [265];
  • receives the news of the fall of Sadok—his warm thanks to the Tuan Muda, ib.;
  • his opinion of Admiralty orders in respect to pirates, [269];
  • his last visit to Sarawak, [279];
  • the defection of the Rajah Muda, ib.;
  • negotiations for transfer of Sarawak to Belgium fall through, [280];
  • Sarawak recognised by Great Britain as an independent State, ib.;
  • his farewell to Sarawak, [294];
  • his hopes fulfilled—his last years clouded, [295];
  • his policy and its effects, [296];
  • a parallel case—Sir S. Raffles, [297];
  • the Rajah's larger policy abandoned, ib.;
  • his dreams of extended usefulness, [298];
  • his anxiety that England should adopt Sarawak, ib.;
  • is worried as to the future, [301];
  • his life at Burrator, [302];
  • his death, [303];
  • his will, ib.;
  • Dr. A. R. Wallace's tribute to his memory, ib.;
  • the Rajah's trust in his successor, [304];
  • his main principles of government, [305];
  • a noble record, ib.;
  • the policy he advocated in regard to Malayan States, [338];
  • Beccari's appreciation, [417]
• Brooke, James (child of the present Rajah), his birth, [400];
  • his death, [401]
• Brooke, James Brooke, Rajah Muda, joins his uncle, the Rajah, [130];
  • becomes the Tuan Besar, [131];
  • left in charge of the raj, [144];
  • on the Lang-river expedition, [163];
  • leads an expedition up the Saribas, and against Sadok, [179];
  • in charge of the government, [219];
  • loses his wife, and goes to England, [220];
  • returns to Sarawak, [241];
  • is opposed to foreign protection, [243];
  • attempts peaceful measures at Muka, [249];
  • he attacks Muka, [250];
  • Governor Edwardes' unwarrantable interference, [256];
  • he is forced to withdraw, [257];
  • he receives the thanks of Lord John Russell, [257];
  • is made Rajah Muda, [265];
  • death of his second wife, [269];
  • his action with the pirates, ib.;
  • his retirement, [279];
  • his death, [281]
• Brooke, Thomas, father of the first Rajah, [61], [62]
• Brooketon, the coal mines—the Rajah's rights, [357];
  • development of the mines, [358];
  • the Rajah's losses, [368];
  • an oppressive tax, ib.;
  • an infringement of rights, [369];
  • comments by the Straits Budget, [370]
• Bruni, its name, [1];
  • early Chinese intercourse, [36];
  • its Sultan's Chinese ancestress, [38];
  • formerly a powerful kingdom—becomes a dependency of Majapahit, [39];
  • the Spanish and Portuguese arrive, [40];
  • trade with the latter, [41];
  • a Roman Catholic mission established, ib.;
  • the Portuguese factory, ib.;
  • Spanish interference, ib.;
  • the Dutch visit Bruni, [42];
  • and the English, ib.;
  • the English factory, [43];
  • decadence, ib.;
  • territory ceded to Sulu transferred to the East India Co., [53];
  • Rajah Api, ib.;
  • Rajah Muda Hasim becomes Regent, [54];
  • the Limbang oppressed, [57];
  • list of the Sultans, [59];
  • crews of English ships detained, [80], [81], [82];
  • Bruni and its Court, [82];
  • in sympathy with the pirates, [93];
  • Rajah Muda Hasim reinstated, [113];
  • P. Usup's intrigues, [114];
  • Sir T. Cochrane deals with Usup, [115];
  • murder of the princes, [119];
  • Cochrane attacks Bruni, [122];
  • the provisional govt., [123];
  • submission of the Sultan, [124];
  • his successors, ib.;
  • Labuan ceded to Great Britain, [126];
  • dissensions—the Rajah establishes order, [216];
  • P. Makota in power, ib.;
  • offices of the four wazirs revived, [217];
  • the councils of Bruni, ib.;
  • the "Haven of Peace," [326];
  • apathy of the British Govt., [327], [329], [330];
  • Sultan Mumin, [327];
  • hereditary rights, [327], [349];
  • the people oppressed, [327];
  • trade restriction, [329];
  • the Sultan helpless, ib.;
  • treaty with Sarawak, [331];
  • is worse than useless, [332];
  • the Kayans revolt, [332], [335];
  • relations with the Baram, [333];
  • the cession of Baram to Sarawak—impeded by the British Govt., [335], [336], [339], [340], [341];
  • the Rajah's advice to the Foreign Office,—adopted too late, [337];
  • massacre of Dusuns, [342];
  • Limbang in rebellion, [343], [344], [346], [348];
  • Trusan ceded to Sarawak, [344];
  • murder of P. Japar, [350];
  • Bruni becomes a British Protectorate, [351];
  • Limbang annexed by the Rajah, [352];
  • a design to depose the Sultan in favour of the Rajah, [359];
  • comments by the Singapore Free Press, [359];
  • Consul Keyser on Bruni, [360];
  • policy of the British Govt., [360];
  • Tutong and Belait in revolt, [361];
  • the Kadayans revolt, ib.;
  • a British resident appointed, [362];
  • a peculiar policy, [336], [337], [363], [365], [366], [371], [372];
  • the Sultan prepared to transfer Bruni to Sarawak, [364];
  • tardy action of the Foreign Office, [365];
  • the Straits Budget on Bruni affairs, [370]
• Bua Hasan, Haji, becomes Datu Imaum—then Datu Bandar, [77], [193], [212], [224], [232], [234], [308], [396], [420]
• Buck, Q. A., [25]
• Bujang, Sherip, [208]
• Buju, Banyok chief, [227], [285]
• Bukitans, the, [12], [13], [33]
• Bulan, Sea Dayak chief, [160]
• Bulwer, Sir Henry, Governor of Labuan—inimical to Sarawak, [339]
• Burdett-Coutts, Baroness, assists the late Rajah, [243];
  • her experimental gardens, [319]
• Buyong, Abang, [195], [199]
• Census, [32]
• Chalmers, Bishop, [448]
• Chambers, Bishop, [446], [448]
• Channon, John, [178], [181], [253]
• Chinese, The, their characteristics, [31];
  • their early connection with Borneo, [36];
  • traces of early settlers, [37];
  • the Chinese ancestress of the Sultans of Bruni, [38];
  • ancient trade with Borneo, [44];
  • merchants in Sarawak, [426]
• Chinese Rebellion, The Chinese colony, [185], [188];
  • the Secret Society—its origin and objects, [186];
  • it becomes arrogant, [187];
  • and is punished, [188];
  • fined for smuggling, ib.;
  • encouraged by the Sultan of Sambas, [189];
  • the Chinese emboldened by false rumours, ib.;
  • precautions taken, [190];
  • rumours disregarded, [191];
  • the Chinese advance on Kuching, ib.;
  • Kuching attacked, [192];
  • the Rajah's escape, ib.;
  • Nicholetts killed, ib.;
  • other English killed and wounded—the stockades taken, [193];
  • the survivors gather at the mission-house, [195];
  • the Chinese form a government, [196];
  • they retire up river, [197];
  • attacked by Abang Pata, they return, ib.;
  • the Malays under the Datu Bandar resist them, ib.;
  • escape of the English survivors, [198];
  • return of the Rajah in the Sir James Brooke, ib.;
  • the flight of the Chinese, ib.;
  • brave stand made by the Datu Bandar, ib.;
  • loss sustained by the rebels, ib.;
  • arrival of the Tuan Muda, ib.;
  • the retreat of the rebels, [199];
  • the survivors escape over the borders, [200];
  • quarrel amongst themselves, and are arrested by the Dutch, ib.;
  • their total losses, [201];
  • action of the English and Dutch authorities, ib.;
  • the rebellion a direct outcome of the Commission, [202];
  • comments of the Times and the Daily News, ib.;
  • the Government impoverished, ib.;
  • fidelity of the natives, ib.;
  • difficulties faced, [203];
  • return of the Chinese, ib.;
  • further account of the Secret Societies, [203]-206
• Clarendon, Lord, [329], [402]
• Clarke, Sir Andrew, his policy and the late Rajah's, [338]
• Cobden, Joseph, supports Hume against the Rajah, [140];
  • his speech at Birmingham, [141];
  • comments on his assertions, [142]
• Cochrane, Mr. Bailie, takes Mr. Gladstone to task, [150]
• Cochrane, Admiral Sir Thomas, interested in Bornean affairs, [114];
  • punishes P. Usup, [115];
  • destroys S. Usman's stronghold, [116];
  • sails for Borneo to support the Rajah, [121];
  • he attacks Bruni, [122];
  • his wish to place the Rajah on the Bruni throne, [123];
  • his cruise against the pirates on the N.W. coast, ib.
• Collier, Vice-Admiral Sir Francis, [135]
• Commission to inquire into the Rajah's proceedings, Hume's motion negatived, [141], [144];
  • a Commission granted, [144];
  • it sits in Singapore, [147];
  • proceedings and findings, [148];
  • its evil effects upon Sarawak, [151], [189], [202], [210], [224], [231], [268]
• Cotteau, Edmond, on Sarawak, [409]
• Cox, E. A. W., [20]
• Crookshank, A. C., [129], [139], [163], [190], [192], [193], [195], [204], [234], [262]
• Cruickshank, J. B., [178], [180], [234], [260], [282], [285], [288], [320], [324]
• Crymble, Mr., [193], [194]
• Cuateron. Fr., [449]
• Cunynghame, Sir Percy, Bt., [388]
• Dagang, [254]
• Daily News, The, assails the Rajah, [140];
  • commends him, [202]
• Dallas, F. H., [426]
• Dampier, on piracy and its cause, [50];
  • on the Lanuns, [93]
• Dandi, expedition against, [161]
• Datus, The, the serah or forced trade, [55];
  • the Sarawak datus reinstated, [77];
  • their duties, [207];
  • their loyalty, [224];
  • their faithful services, [420]
• Dayak, meaning of the word, [33]
• de Crespigny, C. A. C., [328], [341]
• Derby, Earl of, [144];
  • refuses protection, [242];
  • his successor's compliment, [401]
• Deshon, H. F., [388], [405]
• Devereaux, Hon. H. R., [147]
• de Windt, Margaret Alice Lili, see the Ranee
• de Windt, H., [325]
• Dias, [44]
• Drummond, Henry, defends the Rajah, [141], [142]
• Dulah, Nakoda, [233]
• Dunn, The Very Rev. E., [449]
• Dutch, at Bruni, [42];
  • they replace the Portuguese at Sambas, [42];
  • at Pontianak and other places in Borneo, ib.;
  • they found Batavia, [47];
  • paramount in the Archipelago, ib.;
  • are checked by the English, ib.;
  • in Southern Borneo, ib.;
  • their oppressive policy induces piracy, [49];
  • their aims in regard to Sarawak, [66];
  • unjust trade regulation, [67];
  • their jealousy of the Rajah, [126];
  • their pretensions to N.W. Borneo, [128];
  • their friendly offer of help, [201];
  • warn the Sarawak Govt., [231];
  • troubles with the Dayaks, [377];
  • the border question, [379];
  • the Dayaks receive a lesson, [381];
  • they co-operate with the Sarawak Govt., [384];
  • friendly relations, [318], [385]
• Earl, G. W., on the Sherips, [74];
  • on the Sambas pirates, [92];
  • on piracy, [92]
• Education, [439]. See under Schools
• Edwardes, Hon. G. W., Governor of Labuan—inimical to Sarawak, [246];
  • he supports S. Masahor, ib., [247], [256];
  • he blames the Tuan Muda, [247];
  • his unwarrantable intervention at Muka, [256];
  • his interview with P. Matusin, [257];
  • his pledges, ib.;
  • he breaks his pledges, [258];
  • he leaves the Muka people to the mercy of their oppressors, ib.;
  • the evil effects of his actions, [259];
  • which are disavowed by the British Govt., [261]
• Egerton, Commander, R.N., a plot to take his life, [120], [122]
• English, The, the first in Borneo, [42];
  • at Bantam, ib., [46], [47];
  • at Balambangan, [43];
  • at Bruni, ib.;
  • at Bencoolen, [46], [47];
  • at Pulo Penang, [47];
  • Java taken, ib.;
  • Singapore founded, ib.;
  • at Banjermasin, [47], [48];
  • they seize Manila, [53];
  • they destroy Sambas, [92]
• Ersat, Pangiran, the Sultan's deputy at Muka, [213];
  • is killed by P. Matusin, [214];
  • S. Masahor avenges his death, ib.;
  • his son, P. Nipa, succeeds him, [219]
• Everest, Lieut., R. N., [135]
• Everett, A. H., [6]
• Expenditure of the raj, [426]
• Farquhar, Admiral Sir Arthur, K.C.B., at the battle of Beting Maru, [135];
  • his defence of the late Rajah, [150]
• Fox, C., at Serikei, [218], [220];
  • is murdered, [223], [225];
  • his murder avenged, [294]
• Gadong, Orang Kaya di, [258], [364]
• Gadong, Pangiran di, claimant to the sultanate, [347];
  • loses his rights in the Limbang, [353]
• Gani, see Abdul Gani
• Gapur, see Abdul Gapur
• Genghis Khan, [36]
• Geology of Sarawak, [4]
• Gibbard, Lieut., R.N., killed in Marudu Bay, [116]
• Gladstone, W. E., and the little England party, [111];
  • his attitude towards the late Rajah, [140], [141];
  • in 1877, [150], [202], [281]
• Gomes, Rev. W. H., B.D., [448]
• Grant, Charles, [158], [234], [237]
• Granville, Earl, jurisdiction over British subjects granted, [342]
• Gray, A. H., Wanderings in Borneo, [404]
• Grey, Earl, [144];
  • his reply to Gladstone, [150];
  • his testimony, [402]
• Grey, Sir George, [281]
• Gueritz, M. G., [405]
• Harvey, J., [427]
• Hasim, Rajah Muda, Regent of Bruni, [54];
  • sent to govern Sarawak, ib.;
  • his kindness to shipwrecked sailors, [62];
  • his character and position, [65];
  • offers Mr. Brooke the raj, [69];
  • his procrastination and ingratitude, [71];
  • he installs Mr. Brooke as Rajah, [73];
  • his correct title and position, [74];
  • he returns to Bruni, and is reinstated there, [113];
  • his life menaced, [114];
  • is threatened by S. Usman, [115];
  • he becomes Sultan Muda, [118];
  • his end, [120]
• Hasim Jalil, Sultan of Bruni. His doubtful parentage, [69];
  • in opposition to Sultan Mumin, [216];
  • becomes Pangiran Temanggong, [217];
  • he repudiates the action of P. Nipa at Muka, [249];
  • oppresses the Limbang, [343];
  • is caught in a trap, ib.;
  • agrees to the cession of Trusan to Sarawak, [344];
  • in favour of ceding Limbang, [345];
  • his accession, [346];
  • his awkward position, [347];
  • the nominee of the British Govt., ib.;
  • is unable to act against the Limbang—he seeks the Rajah's aid, [348];
  • the Rajah refuses to help, [348], [410];
  • his resentment, [349];
  • the murder of P. Japar, [350];
  • he opposes the cession of Limbang, [350];
  • his true motive, [353];
  • refuses compensation for the Limbang, ib.;
  • he encourages O. K. Lawai, [359];
  • is reconciled to the Rajah—is prepared to transfer Bruni to Sarawak, [364];
  • is forced to accept a British Resident, [367];
  • his death, ib.
• Hay, Mr., [234], [236], [264]
• Head-hunting, its origin, [25]
• Helms, L. V., [6], [195], [262], [269], [410]
• Henderson, R., [427]
• Hennessy, Sir J. Pope, Governor of Labuan—his policy in regard to Bruni, [330];
  • false representations, [331];
  • mistaken views, [339]
• Herbert, Sydney, supports Hume, [140], [281]
• Hertslet, Sir Edward, [336]
• Hewitt, J., [9], [34]
• Hindu vestiges, [17], [21], [39]
• Horsburgh, Rev. A., [147]
• Horton, Lieut. Wilmot, R.N., [98], [100], [101]
• Hose, Bishop, [446]-448
• Hose, Charles, D.Sc., [341]
• Hoste, Capt. Sir William, R.N., [201]
• Hume, J., his proceedings against the late Rajah, [140], [141], [142], [144], [148]
• Hunt, on Bruni, [44];
  • at Bruni, [82]
• Hunt, Lieut., R.N., [98]
• Illanun, see Lanun
• Indra Lila, The, expelled from Ngmah, [16];
  • at Lingga, [158]
• Ireland, Alleyne, on Sarawak, [418]
• Isa, Dang, [158]
• Jackson, Very Rev. T., [449]
• Japar, Pangiran, murder of, [350]
• Japar, Sherip, with the expedition against the Saribas, [100];
  • his services at Rembas, [101];
  • is deposed from his governorship, [108];
  • deported to Sadong, [109]
• Jarom, Rajah, the founder of Sarawak, [45];
  • his descendants, [78], [421]
• Jars, Old, [26]
• Johnson, Rev. F. C., [130], [154]
• Johnson, Henry Stuart, [261], [284], [288], [291], [303]
• Jungle produce, [7], [434]
• Kabah, The attack on, [228]
• Kadayans, their origin, [20];
  • meaning of the name, [33];
  • they revolt against the Sultan, [361]
• Kajulau expedition, [167]
• Kanowit, Fort built, [143];
  • description of, [220];
  • the murder of Steele and Fox, [223]
• Kanowits, [18];
  • adherents of S. Masahor, [223]
• Karim, see Abdul Karim
• Kasim, Datu Bandar, at Sadong, [117];
  • conspires against the Govt., [223];
  • a deep plot, [231], [235];
  • in open revolt, [237];
  • his punishment, [239], [242]
• Kayans, their origin, [16];
  • their countries, ib.;
  • pressed back by the Sea-Dayaks, ib.;
  • customs, ib.;
  • cruelties, [17], [282], [316];
  • chiefs, [18];
  • meaning of name, [33];
  • their independence, [55];
  • they give trouble, [281];
  • are attacked by the Tuan Muda, [284];
  • they submit, [293];
  • revolt of the Baram Kayans, [332], [335];
  • Aban Jau, [342];
  • a peaceable people, [391]
• Keane, Capt., R.N., [262]
• Kenyahs, their origin, [16];
  • their countries, ib.;
  • customs, ib.;
  • chiefs, [18];
  • a peaceable people, [391];
  • their chief, Tama Bulan, [391]
• Keppel, Hon. Sir Henry, on the Land-Dayaks, [21];
  • his testimony, [89];
  • interested in the Rajah's work, [90];
  • gives his support, ib.;
  • the benefactor of Sarawak, ib.;
  • takes action against the pirates, [97];
  • attacks the Saribas, [100];
  • and the Batang Lupar, [104];
  • on board the Mæander, [130];
  • on Bruni, [331];
  • his opinion of the Tuan Muda, [413];
  • his last visit, ib.
• Keyser, Consul, his report on Bruni, [360];
  • on Sarawak, [417], [433]
• Kina Balu, or Mt. St. Pedro, [2], [37]
• Kota, Dayang, [156]
• Kublai Khan, invades Borneo, [36]
• Kuching, in 1839, [64], [400];
  • meaning of name, [64];
  • in 1867, [89];
  • destroyed by the Chinese, [192];
  • described, [394]-400
• Labuan. Survivors from Balambangan settle there, [43];
  • selected as a British settlement, [113];
  • a failure, [113], [330];
  • annexed by Britain, [126];
  • the first Rajah appointed governor, [130];
  • he establishes the Colony, [131];
  • Governor Edwardes, [246];
  • its governors obstructive to Sarawak, [331];
  • a dog-in-the-manger policy, [336];
  • an impartial Governor, [336];
  • transferred to the British North Borneo Co., [341]
• Lada, Pangiran, killed at Muka, [254]
• Laksamana, Orang Kaya, [364]
• Lanans, [18], [19]
• Landak, Dutch Factory, [42]
• Land-Dayaks, their districts, [21];
  • traces of Hinduism, ib.;
  • traditions and character, [21];
  • an oppressed people, [54], [55], [57], [75]
• Land regulations, [432]
• Lang Endang, [381]
• Lang-river expedition, [163]
• Lanun pirates, [92];
  • their country and character, [93];
  • once peaceable—Dampier's account, ib.;
  • their vessels—cruising grounds, [94];
  • their settlements, [95];
  • their haunts, [96].
  • See also under Piracy
• Lawai, Orang Kaya, [358]
• Lawas, transferred to Sarawak, [362]
• Lee, at Lingga, [155], [156];
  • his death, [157], [184]
• Leys, Dr., C.M.G., [355]
• Lila Pelawan, The, [16], [158]
• Lila Wangsa, The, [158]
• Limbang river, its people oppressed by Bruni, [57], [216];
  • they revolt, [343], [346], [348];
  • annexed by Sarawak, [352];
  • the Foreign Office approve of the annexation, [353];
  • Sir Spencer St. John's views, [354];
  • a station established, [355];
  • expedition against O. K. Lawai, [358], [410]
• Lingga, description of, [158]
• Linggir, his encounter with the Nemesis, [137];
  • attempts the Rajah's life, ib.;
  • his narrow escape, [178]
• Lintong, or Mua-ari, [177], [323], [324]
• Lisums, [12]
• Logan, J. R., on an ancient Chinese trade with Borneo, [44]
• Lord Melbourne's crew detained at Bruni, [80]
• Low, Sir Hugh, G.C.M.G., on Bruni, [38], [41], [43], [53];
  • on Sultan Omar, [83];
  • joins the staff at Labuan, [130];
  • at Bruni, [351], [352], [355]
• Low, H. B., [55], [323], [334]
• Lugats, [12]
• Madangs, [19]
• Majapahit, The Empire of, its rule extended over Borneo, [21], [38], [39];
  • its fall, [39], [40]
• Makota, Pangiran, the rebellion in Sarawak caused by him, [46], [54];
  • his oppression of the Limbang people, [58];
  • his character and exactions, [65];
  • his plot against Mr. Brooke, [71];
  • he resorts to poison, [73];
  • his downfall, ib.;
  • he is banished, [86];
  • is commissioned to murder the Rajah, ib.;
  • joins S. Sahap, [104];
  • is driven out of Patusan, ib.;
  • taken prisoner, [108];
  • is allowed to retire to Bruni, [109];
  • in power there, [130];
  • his cruelties in the Limbang, [216];
  • is sent to oppress Muka, ib.;
  • sole minister at Bruni, [217];
  • his death, [87], [219], [343]
• Malacca, settled by Malays, [39];
  • conquered by Portugal, [41];
  • its old trade with Bruni, ib.;
  • taken by Holland, ib.;
  • by England, [47]
• Malays, the latest immigrants in Borneo, [28];
  • their origin, [28], [39];
  • their settlements in Sarawak, [28];
  • character, ib.;
  • they settle at Singapore, [39];
  • are expelled, ib.;
  • they retire to Malacca, ib.;
  • become Muhammadans, ib.;
  • their spread over the Archipelago, [40];
  • they conquer Majapahit, ib.;
  • Malayan States in Borneo, [44];
  • difference between the Sarawak and Bruni Malays, [64];
  • education, [441];
  • religion, [443]
• Malohs, [18]
• Manila, see under the Philippines
• Marco Polo, on ancient Chinese trade, [44]
• Masahor, Sherip, chief at Serikei, [74], [138], [208];
  • supplies the Dayaks with powder, [184], [209];
  • his connection with Datu Patinggi Gapur, [208];
  • they plot together, ib.;
  • he becomes a source of danger, [209];
  • his cold-blooded cruelty at Muka, [214];
  • he is punished and leaves Serikei, [215];
  • he is pardoned, and plots again, [220];
  • his pretended friendliness, [221], [222];
  • the murder of Steele and Fox, [223], [225];
  • he executes some of the murderers, [226];
  • he feigns loyalty, [227], [231];
  • an intricate plot, [231], [235], [237];
  • he advances on Kuching, and is stopped by the Tuan Muda, [237];
  • his treachery exposed, [238];
  • is attacked by the Tuan Muda, ib.;
  • his narrow escape, ib.;
  • is driven out of Sarawak, [240];
  • is supported by Gov. Edwardes, [246], [256];
  • his conduct at Muka, [248];
  • left at Muka under the ægis of the British flag, [258], [259];
  • the piratical Sea-Dayaks rely upon his support, [260];
  • his independence of Bruni, [262];
  • his hostile reception of English visitors at Muka, ib.;
  • he is banished, ib.;
  • his end, [264];
  • his cruelties, ib.
• Matali, Pangiran, [155], [170], [171], [174]
• Matusain, Sherip, [70], [138], [147], [188], [236]
• Matusin, Pangiran, at feud with P. Ersat, [213];
  • his character, ib.;
  • he kills P. Ersat, [214];
  • escapes from Muka, ib.;
  • at feud with P. Nipa, [221];
  • his life in danger, [222];
  • is relieved by the Tuan Muda, and retires to Kuching, ib.;
  • at the attack on Muka, [253], [256];
  • he confronts Gov. Edwardes, [257];
  • at the fight with the pirates, [273]
• Maxwell, F. R. O., [344], [345]
• M^cDougall, Bishop, the Chinese rebellion, [195]-198;
  • withdraws from Sarawak, [234];
  • the fight with the pirates, [269];
  • first missionary and bishop, [446]
• Melanaus, their origin, [19];
  • cultivators of the sago palm, ib.;
  • their country, ib.;
  • character, ib., [263];
  • former cruelties, [316]
• Menangkabau, the cradle of the Malay, [28], [39];
  • one of its princes founds Sarawak, [45]
• Mercator's map, [37], [41], [45]
• Mersal, Datu Temanggong, [77], [78], [215], [224], [232], [422]
• Middleton, P., [191], [192], [193], [195]
• Minerals, [5]-7, [435]
• Missions, [446]-450
• Mua-ari, see Lintong
• Muara, see Brooketon
• Muhammad, Nakoda, Bruni agent, [248]
• Muhammad Aim, Haji, made Datu Imaum, [78], [421]
• Muhammad Ali, Haji, made Datu Hakim, [78], [421]
• Muhammad Hasan, Datu Temanggong, [78], [422]
• Muhammad Jamal, present Sultan of Bruni, [124], [367]
• Muhammad Kasim, Datu Bandar, [78], [421]
• Muhammad Lana, Datu Bandar, [77], [196]-199, [224], [233], [420]
• Muhammad Tejudin, Pangiran Muda, [347]
• Muka, its name, [19];
  • trade, [213], [222], [248];
  • invested by the Sarawak forces, [250];
  • trade ruined, [259];
  • its revival, [263];
  • ceded to Sarawak, ib.;
  • the fort captured by prisoners, [321]
• Mular, Sherip, chief at Sekrang, [74];
  • is active against the Rajah, [79];
  • feigns submission, [101];
  • his stronghold, [104];
  • its destruction, [107];
  • again active with other Sherips, [117];
  • his intrigue, [130];
  • as a friend, [266];
  • his end, [109]
• Mumin, Pangiran, [84];
  • becomes Sultan of Bruni, [124];
  • encourages plots against Sarawak, [220];
  • objects to interference at Muka, [223];
  • insults the General Council, [311];
  • the huckster, [327], [331];
  • the Limbang revolt, [343];
  • his treachery, [344];
  • favours the cession of Limbang to Sarawak, [345];
  • his death, [346];
  • his imbecile son, and the succession, [347]
• Munan, Pengulu Dalam, [23], [389], [390]
• Mundy, Captain Rodney, R. N., at Ambong, [95];
  • his operations against the pirates, [123];
  • attacks Haji Seman, ib.;
  • he occupies Labuan, [126]
• Muruts, [20], [346], [359]
• Natuna Islands, the Dido's boats attacked, [97];
  • the people oppressed, [416]
• Natural History of Sarawak, [8]
• Ngmah, old Malay settlement, [16]
• Ngumbang, [383], [384]
• Nicholetts, H., his death, [192]
• Nicol, J. D., [427]
• Nipa, Pangiran, succeeds his father at Muka, [219];
  • at feud with P. Matusin, [221];
  • closes Muka to Sarawak traders, [248];
  • is attacked, [250];
  • is protected by Gov. Edwardes, [256];
  • he checks S. Masahor, [262];
  • is recalled to Bruni, [263]
• Okong, [359]
• Omar Ali, Sultan of Bruni, [53];
  • his reputed sons, [69];
  • his appearance and character, [83];
  • his reception of the Queen's message, [113];
  • is prejudiced against his uncles, [114], [118];
  • causes them to be murdered, [119];
  • prepares to resist the fleet, [121];
  • his ruse to entrap the Admiral, ib.;
  • is driven out of Bruni, [122];
  • his submission, [124];
  • he cedes Sarawak unconditionally to the Rajah, ib.;
  • his death, ib.
• Ong Sum Ping or Ong Ti Ping, governor of old Chinese colony, [38];
  • his daughter marries the Sultan of Bruni, ib.
• Oyong Hang, Kayan chief, [282], [283], [292], [293]
• Padi destroyed, [100]
• Paku destroyed, [101];
  • a second time, [138]
• Palgrave, Sir W. G., on Sarawak, [418]
• Palmerston, Viscount, approves of Sarawak flag, [131];
  • supports the Rajah in Parliament, [141], [144];
  • and recognition, [280], [296]
• Pata, Abang, [78], [197], [209], [422]
• Patusan destroyed, [104]
• Peace Society, scurrilous advocacy of the pirates, [140]
• Pearse, C. S., [426]
• Penty, Charles, [192]
• Perham, Archdeacon, [448]
• Philippines, The, annexed by Spain, [41];
  • attacked by the Dutch, [47];
  • Manila captured by the British, [53]
• Pigafetta, on leaf insects, [8];
  • on Bruni, [40]
• Piracy, induced by trade restrictions, [49]-52, [68];
  • the Sea-Dayaks become pirates, [52], [55], [56];
  • in Sarawak, [63], [76];
  • Earl on piracy, [75], [96];
  • repulse of the Saribas, [80];
  • P. Bedrudin's case, [80];
  • the pirates described, [92];
  • Bruni encouragement, [93];
  • Ambong destroyed by pirates, [95];
  • apathy of the British, [96];
  • their haunts, ib.;
  • Singapore their market, ib., [116];
  • the Saribas and Sekrang pirates, [97];
  • Dido's boats attacked off Sirhasan, [98];
  • the Jolly Bachelor's fight, ib.;
  • expedition up the Saribas river, [100];
  • expedition up the Batang Lupar, [104];
  • piratical party in Sarawak dominant, [109];
  • Dutch efforts, [93], [111];
  • S. Usman's stronghold destroyed, [116];
  • the Sea-Dayaks ravage the coast, [117];
  • Cochrane operations against the pirates, [123];
  • the Nemesis destroys a pirate fleet, [128];
  • fresh ravages by the Sea-Dayaks, [132];
  • they are attacked by the Rajah, [134];
  • the battle of Beting Maru, [136];
  • the Saribas and Rejang rivers attacked, [138];
  • Hume and Cobden indict the Rajah, [140];
  • Balenini strongholds destroyed by the Spanish, [267];
  • revival of piracy, [268];
  • fate of a Spanish girl, ib.;
  • naval officers hampered, ib.;
  • pirates on the Sarawak coast, [269];
  • their fleet destroyed by the Rajah Muda, [270];
  • the biters bit, [274];
  • Amzah's narrative, [275];
  • the final lesson, [277];
  • action of the Dutch and Spanish, ib.;
  • Tungku destroyed, [278]
• Pontianak, Dutch Factory, [42]
• Portuguese, at Bruni, [40];
  • at Sambas, [41];
  • expelled from Sambas, [42];
  • and other settlements by the Dutch, [47]
• Prinsep, C. R., [147]
• Ptolemy's Insula Bonæ Fortunæ, [40]
• Punans, [12], [13], [15]
• Putra, Sherip, [75]
• Raffles, Sir Stamford, on trade and piracy, [49];
  • on Dutch trade regulations, [67];
  • on the Sherips, [75];
  • is censured for founding Singapore, [297]
• Rahman, see Abdul Rahman
• Rainfall of Sarawak, [34]
• Rajahs of Sarawak, see under Brooke
• Rajah Muda, see James Brooke and Charles Vyner Brooke
• Ranee, The, [10], [37];
  • her marriage, [325];
  • arrives in Sarawak, [393];
  • visits Pontianak and Batavia, [400];
  • death of her children, [401];
  • her life in Sarawak, [414]
• Rejang river, the Rajah deputed by the Sultan to govern the district, [218]
• Religions, Muhammadan, [443]-445;
  • Pagan, [446];
  • Christian, [446]-449
• Rembas destroyed, [101]
• Rentap, at Sadok, [155];
  • kills Lee, [157];
  • his character, [160];
  • attacked in the Lang, [163];
  • is wounded, [165];
  • the Inland Rajah, [172];
  • his stronghold at Sadok, [172];
  • first attack, [173];
  • second attack, [181];
  • third attack, [183];
  • his defeat and end, [184], [260]
• Revenue of Sarawak, [425]
• Richardson, F., [427]
• Ricketts, G. T., first British Consul of Sarawak, [281]
• Ricketts, O. F., [356]
• Rodway, Major W. H., [321]
• Roman Catholic Mission, [441]-449
• Rozario, F. de, [13]
• Russel, Lord John, [144], [257], [280], [281], [423]
• Sadok, see Rentap
• Sahap, Sherip, his first meeting with the late Rajah, [66];
  • governor of Sadong, [74];
  • his cruelty to the Sau Dayaks, [76];
  • is active against the Rajah, [79];
  • he receives a lesson, [80];
  • feigns submission, [101];
  • he assumes the offensive, [103];
  • retires to Patusan, ib.;
  • ravages the coast, ib.;
  • his stronghold, [104];
  • its destruction, ib.;
  • he escapes, [108];
  • his end, [109]
• St. John, Horace, on the Malay, [29]
• St. John, Sir Spencer, G.C.M.G., on the Malay, [29];
  • on Bruni oppression, [57];
  • on piracy in Sarawak, [63];
  • his description of Datu Bay, [64];
  • he joins the Rajah's staff, [130];
  • his account of the Chinese rebellion, [193], [195];
  • of Datu Patinggi Gapur's plot, [209];
  • the interference of Sarawak in Muka affairs, [223];
  • on Tani's execution, [226];
  • on the Malay plots, [234];
  • his opinion of Gov. Edwardes' conduct, [246], [257];
  • his conviction of S. Masahor's guilt, [247];
  • he arranges difficulties caused by Gov. Edwardes, [261];
  • at Oya and Muka, [262];
  • errors, [302], [319];
  • on the Sarawak Govt., [309];
  • on the annexation of the Limbang, [354]
• Saji, a notorious head-hunter, [168];
  • his treachery, [171];
  • a cold-blooded act, [172];
  • prepares for a foray, [177];
  • is attacked, [178];
  • he attacks Betong fort, [179];
  • his death, [180]
• Sakalai, the murderer of Fox, [225], [228], [229], [230], [290], [292];
  • his death, [293]
• Salisbury, Lord, [340]
• Samarang, H.M.S., on the rocks at Kuching, [102]
• Sambas, Portuguese Factory, [41];
  • Dutch Factory, [42];
  • a pirate stronghold, [92];
  • destroyed by the British, ib.
• Samsu, Bandari, Bruni agent, [248]
• Sandom, [171], [174]
• Santubong, meaning of name, [37];
  • old Chinese settlement, ib.;
  • Hindu-Javan settlement, [38]
• Sarawak, its rivers, [3];
  • geology, [4];
  • minerals, [5], [435];
  • jungles, [7];
  • natural history, [8];
  • products, [9];
  • crocodiles, ib.;
  • fish, [11];
  • earlier inhabitants, [12];
  • Indonesian tribes, ib.;
  • Land-Dayaks, [21];
  • Sea-Dayaks, [22];
  • Malays, [28];
  • Chinese, [31];
  • population census, [32];
  • names of tribes, how derived, [33];
  • area, [34];
  • climate, ib.;
  • early Chinese Settlement, [37];
  • Hindu-Javan colony, [38];
  • early history, [45];
  • in rebellion against Bruni, [54], [65], [68];
  • Kuching in 1839, [64];
  • Dutch aims, [66];
  • end of the rebellion, [70];
  • Mr. Brooke becomes Rajah, [73];
  • its limited extent, ib.;
  • neighbouring countries, [74];
  • the condition of the country, [75];
  • the Datus, [77], [78];
  • Mr. Brooke confirmed as Rajah, [85];
  • the raj becomes a refuge for the oppressed, [89];
  • is ceded to the Rajah in perpetuity, [103];
  • increase of population, [112];
  • in 1845, [116];
  • the raj granted to the Brookes unconditionally, [124], [125];
  • the question of its independence, [126], [149], [423];
  • Dutch pretensions, [126];
  • the Sarawak flag, [131];
  • increased population, [142];
  • recognition by the United States, [144];
  • trade in 1842-1852, [149];
  • extra territory obtained, [159];
  • further cession of territory, [263];
  • recognition by the British Govt., [280];
  • the Government and administration, [309];
  • its Councils, [310];
  • the administration in out-stations, [312];
  • Muhammadan Courts, ib.;
  • native officers, [313];
  • abolition of slavery, [315]-318;
  • foreign relations, [318];
  • public debt, [319], [425];
  • cession of Baram, [335]-369, [340], [341];
  • Trusan ceded, [344], [345];
  • Lawas acquired, [362];
  • becomes a British Protectorate—terms of agreement, [406];
  • unaided progress, [407];
  • prosperity of the raj, [417];
  • native officials, [420];
  • what its people owe to the Brookes, [423];
  • commercial progress—revenue, [425];
  • its merchants, [428];
  • agricultural industries, [429];
  • land regulations, [432];
  • jungle produce, [434];
  • mechanical industries, [428];
  • education, [439];
  • schools, [441]-443;
  • religions, [443]-449
• Sarawak Rangers, [376]
• Saribas, see Sea-Dayaks and Piracy
• Sassoon, Bt., Sir Edward, [367], [368], [370]
• Sauh Besi, [171], [174], [175]
• Sawing, murderer of Fox, [225], [226], [229], [290], [292], [293];
  • his execution, [294]
• Schools, [441]-443
• Sea-Dayaks, press the Kayans back, [16];
  • the proto-Malays, [22];
  • their origin, ib.;
  • districts, ib.;
  • appearance and character, [23], [24];
  • the dominant race, [24];
  • their spread, ib.;
  • head-hunting, [25];
  • old jars, [26];
  • a Dayak village, [27];
  • they become pirates, [52], [55], [56], [97];
  • the Balaus and Undups, [100], [101], [375];
  • Balaus and Seboyaus, [158];
  • the Sea-Dayaks difficult to control, [321];
  • the Ulu Ai Dayaks give trouble, [374], [375];
  • well-disposed Dayaks, [375];
  • their energy and thrift, [376], [387];
  • they give the Dutch trouble, [377];
  • punitive expeditions, [378];
  • treachery of the Tamans and Bunut Malays, [379];
  • expedition against the Upper Batang Lupar Dayaks, [380];
  • insolence of the Kapuas Dayaks, ib.;
  • the Dutch administer a lesson, [381];
  • fourth Katibas expedition, ib.;
  • lapse of the Sekrangs ib.;
  • their punishment, [382];
  • the upper Rejang Dayaks, ib.;
  • are attacked, [383];
  • raid by the Seriang Dayaks, ib.;
  • Kadang, attacked, ib.;
  • co-operation with the Dutch, [384];
  • peace makings, [385];
  • intertribal feuds, [386];
  • the upper Rejangs again attacked, [387];
  • the rebel Bantin, ib.;
  • he is attacked, [388];
  • a tragical retreat, [389];
  • Bantin again attacked, ib.;
  • the affair of Entimau hill, [390];
  • Bantin submits, ib.;
  • good qualities of the Dayaks, ib.;
  • education, [440];
  • religion, [446].
  • See also under Piracy
• Secret Societies, see Chinese Rebellion
• Seduans, [15]
• Segalangs, [12];
  • S. Masahor's adherents, [223], [265]
• Sekapans, [18]
• Sekrangs, see Sea-Dayaks and Piracy
• Seman, Haji, becomes the Sultan's counsellor, [118];
  • attacked by Capt. Mundy, [123];
  • is pardoned, [128]
• Seman, Penglima, [165], [215], [229], [230], [251]
• Serah, or forced trade, [55]
• Serail, Pangiran, Bruni envoy, fires on the Sarawak flag, [221];
  • is fined, [222];
  • Mr. Spenser St. John's action, [223]
• Seru Dayaks, [12]
• Sherips, The, pest of the Archipelago, [44];
  • teach the Sea-Dayaks to pirate, [52];
  • their character, [74];
  • their ascendency, [75];
  • their strongholds, [93];
  • religious impostors, [445]
• Sians, [15], [18]
• Sibu fort attacked, [323]
• Sinclair, E., [321]
• Singapore, founded by Malays in 1160, [39];
  • conquered by Majapahit, ib.;
  • becomes a British Colony, [47];
  • a market for the pirates, [96], [116];
  • Sir Stamford Raffles, [297]
• Singapore Free Press, [150], [359], [372]
• Skelton, H., [323]
• Smith, John, [427]
• Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, [441]-449
• Spanish, at Bruni, [40];
  • they annex the Philippines, [41];
  • their interference at Bruni, ib.;
  • capture Sulu, [53];
  • in Mindanau, [94].
  • See also under Piracy
• Spectator, The, assails the Rajah, [140]
• Steele, H., [163], [180];
  • at Kanowit, [221];
  • is murdered, [223], [225];
  • his murder avenged, [294];
  • a previous escape, [325]
• Steward, G., killed in the Sekrang, [108]
• Straits Budget, [370]
• Subu, Inchi, [227], [395]
• Sukadana, Dutch factory, [42];
  • English captured there, ib.
• Sultana, detention of crew at Bruni, [81];
  • their release, [82]
• Sultans of Bruni, list of, [59]
• Sulu, legends of the Chinese, [38];
  • conquered by Bruni, [39];
  • taken by the Spanish—the Sultan captured, [53];
  • he is rescued by the British, ib.;
  • territory in Borneo ceded to the British, ib.;
  • piracy, [92], [95];
  • treaty with Great Britain, [135], [337]
• Swettenham, Sir F. A., K.C.M.G., on Sir Stamford Raffles, [297];
  • on the Malays, [420]
• Talip, murderer of Steele, [225], [226], [259], [290], [292];
  • his death, [293]
• Tama Bulan, [391]
• Tani, [226], [285]
• Tanjongs, [18];
  • their name, [33]
• Tejudin, Pangiran, his inhumanity, [350], [361]
• Temanggong, Datu, see under Mersal
• Temanggong, Pangiran, see under Hasim Jalil
• Templer, J. C., [145], [301], [427]
• Teting, Datu, drives the English from Balambangan, [43]
• Times, The, supports the Rajah, [142];
  • comments on the attitude of the British Govt., [202], [242]
• Trade, monopolies induce piracy, [49], [50], [68];
  • of Sarawak, [149], [428]
• Treacher, Sir W. H., K.C.M.G., on the Malay, [29];
  • the Limbang revolt, [343], [344], [355]
• Trusan, ceded to Sarawak, [344];
  • a flourishing district, [345];
  • Murut feuds, [359]
• Tuan Besar, The, see under James Brooke
• Tuan Bongsu, The, see under H. K. Brooke
• Tuan Muda, The, see under C. A. and B. W. D. Brooke
• Tunjang, personates a Bruni prince, [235];
  • incited a rebellion, ib.;
  • his successes, [236];
  • checked by the Dutch, ib.;
  • his fate, [242]
• Tutong, in revolt, [361];
  • treachery of the Brunis, ib.
• Ukits, [12], [15];
  • their name, [33]
• United States, recognition of Sarawak, [144]
• Usman, Sherip, captures the crew of the Sultana, [81];
  • chief of the Marudu pirates, [95];
  • threatens Sultan Muda Hasim, [115];
  • he is attacked and killed, [116]
• Ussher, H. T., C.M.G., Governor of Labuan, [336], [339]
• Usup, Datu Bandar Haji, [117]
• Usup, Pangiran, of Bruni, his character and intrigues, [84];
  • in league with the pirate—his profits, [95];
  • submits to R. M. Hasim, [113];
  • his reception of the Queen's message, ib.;
  • intrigues against Hasim, [114];
  • enslaves British subjects, [115];
  • is punished by Sir T. Cochrane, ib.;
  • defeated by P. Bedrudin, [116];
  • his execution, ib.
• Venice of Borneo, The, [82]
• Ventimiglia, Antonio di, founder of a mission at Bruni, [41], [449]
• Vyner family, [401]
• Wade, Lieut., R.N., killed in the Undup, [107]
• Wallace, Dr. A. R., his tribute to the late Rajah, [303]
• Wallage, Capt., [134]
• Watson, W. C., [179], [225], [234], [253], [266], [284], [285], [291]
• Weld, Sir F., K.C.M.G., [351], [355]
• Wise, H., the late Rajah's discarded agent, [139], [140], [142]
• Xavier, St. Francisco, [448]

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