WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
IN TWO VOLUMES.
VOL. II.
LONDON:
SMITH, ELDER AND CO., 65, CORNHILL.
M.DCCC.LXII.
[The right of Translation is reserved.]
CONTENTS.
| Chapter I. | |
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| EXPEDITIONS TO EXPLORE THE INTERIOR TO THESOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST OF THE CAPITAL. | |
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| Preliminary Expeditions—The Limbang River—Stories connectedwith it—The Madalam—River flowing under a Pileof Rocks—Caverns—Batu Rikan—The River issuing fromunder the Mountain of Molu—Ascend the Precipices—NoWater—Long Roots—No Soil—Second Expedition—AFlood—Dangerous Position—Wakeful Night—BeautifulFlowers—Palms and Rhododendrons—Old Kayan Encampment—DetachedRocks—Ascent of Molu—Two new Speciesof Nepenthes—Difficult Climbing—New Rhododendrons—Stoppedby a Precipice—Sharp-edged Rocks—Descent—LimestoneRock—Cave—Heavy Rain—SwollenRiver—Quick Return—Prepare for a distant Expedition—Alarmof the Brunean Government—Warnings—Preparations—Boats—MyHeadman, Musa—A Travelled Dayak—Storiesof Molu—Weapons—Merchandise | [1] |
| Chapter II. | |
| MY LIMBANG JOURNAL. | |
| Start—Discovery of Bones and ancient Ornaments—At theSite of the Old City—At the Stone Fort—At Sarawak—TheTrusan, or connecting Passage—Apathy of the Governmentand People—Sago—Method of preparing it for theMarket—The Limbang River—The Inhabitants—WindingStream—The Orang Kaya Upit of Kruei—Sampirs—GadongHill—Scenery—Molu—The Raman Palm—Delays—Cholera—OrangKaya Napur—Panglima Prang—TheWeather—State of the River—Origin of the Ponds—NativeGeographical Information—The Upper Country—Cataract—EnchantedMountain—Native Travelling—Dreams andOmen Birds—Religion of Pakatans—Cause of Head-hunting—TheWild Boar—Trouble in procuring Guides—PengkalanTarap—Desolation of the Country—Causesof it—Selling Children—Kayan Barbarity—Chinese atBatang Parak—Site of Burnt Villages—Posts of Houses—Twokinds of Sago Palm—Their Growth—Kayan Encampment—Cultivation—TheRiver—Rocks—Salt Springs—NativeExplanation—Anecdote—Time to halt—Birds—Rare,except in certain Districts—Monkeys—Alligators—TheMan-eater—A Challenge accepted—Disappearance ofthe Siol Alligator—Combat with two in a Cave—Methodof Capturing them in Siam—Laying Eggs in the Jungle—Ducksand Drakes—Malay Cookery—Very tasty—Blachang—Howto make a Curry—Anecdotes of BorneanRule—Attack on the Limpasong Village—Insurrection ofthe Aborigines—Forced Trade—Qualities necessary in aMalay Ruler—The great Mountain of Tilong—Discomfortof possessing a large Diamond—Diamonds found inBorneo | [16] |
| Chapter III. | |
| MY LIMBANG JOURNAL—Continued. | |
| Wet Morning—Wild Cattle—A Night Adventure—View ofMolu Mountain—A Pebbly Flat—Moose Deer—Our Tents—Kayan—TheirAttack—Desolation—Course theypursue to invade these Districts—Difficulties—Attack theLepuasing Muruts—Fearful Retaliation—Attacks on theVillages of the Lower Limbang—Makota’s Treachery—HisCupidity—Surprise of Balat Ikan—Alarm Signal—Advance—FreshKayan Marks—Inundations—UnskilfulSportsmen—Difficult Rapids—The Sertab Hills—Enterthe Limestone District—A New Kayan Hut—High Pork—Effect of Pebbles on the Rock—Agreeable Evening—OmenBirds—Japer’s Method of easing a sore Heart—ThePunan Tribe—The Spy—The Alligator Omen—TheBird Omen—Attack the Village—Poisoned Arrows—Destructionof a Tribe—Effect of such Forays on theCountry—The Ghosts on the Tapang Tree—NumerousBees’ Nests—Sand Flies—Seribas Omen Bird—The Salindong—KayanResting-place—Traces of Captives taken—Precautions—Difficultiesincrease—Limestone Country—SevereToil—Accidents avoided—Hauling the Boats—Rivernarrows—A Fresh—Towing-ropes—Story of theDeath of Orang Kaya Apo—Enter the Sandstone Districtagain—Broader River—Snakes on Trees—The same Colouras the Boughs and Foliage—Biawaks or Guanas—A largeOne—Their Ways—The Fowls and the Cobra—HeavyDay’s Work—Future Plans—Two Ways of reaching Adang—Theflying Foxes—Huge Frog—The Madihit—Leaveour Boats—Handsome Trees—Appearance of the Country—SandFlies—Preparations for the Overland Journey—Divisionof Food—Our famous Hunters—A Cache—TheChinese on the Madihit | [49] |
| Chapter IV. | |
| MY LIMBANG JOURNAL—Continued. | |
| Start on the Land Journey—Our Course—Ascend the RawanTorrent—Attacked by Hornets—Native Remedy—SevereEffect of Sting—Disturbed by Ants—Japer left behind—FreshTraces of Strangers in the Forest—Appearance ofthe Country—Water Snake killed—Our Adventure withOne—The Swimming Cobra—Romantic but timely Meeting—Storyof Pangeran Mumein and the Murut Concubine—MalayRevenge—Punishment of an Offender—Cause ofthe Borneans being converted to Mahomedanism—Capturingthe Daughter of Johore—Independent Position of thePablat Borneans—Reach the Wax-seekers’ Hut—Flesh ofthe Wild Boar—The Adang Muruts—Their Sumpitans—ThePoison on the Arrows—Melted in hot Water—Weaponspurchased, not made by them—Dress of theMuruts—Japer rejoins us—Continue our Journey withnew Guide—Method of catching Fish—Effect of Loss ofBlood by Leeches—Extraordinary Insect—The FreshwaterTurtle—Its Description—Curious Fly—Poisoning theRiver—Getting short of Provisions—Galton’s Method ofdividing Food—Adopt it—Improvidence of the Malays—Cryof the Wahwah—Rejoin the Limbang—Omen Bird—Preparefor Enemies—Quarrel among the Guides—Dividethe Party—Hard Walking—The Otter—A Fight withmy Dogs—Still beyond the Mountain—Find good Huts—TheStragglers—The last of the Food—Ascend the Mountains—Exhaustionof the Guides—The Remains of theHam—Its Effects—Reach the Summit—Descend to theFarms—Meet the Adang Muruts—Hearty “Welcome—Names—RecentHistory of these Villagers—Kayan Attacks—Drivenfrom the Limbang—The Geography of theCountry—The Houses—Cold, and Fire-places—Arrival ofmy Followers—Sir James Brooke—The Friend of theAborigines—His Fame had preceded me—How Reportsspread—The Tigers’ Cave—Curious Story | [80] |
| Chapter V. | |
| MY LIMBANG JOURNAL—Continued. | |
| Women’s Ornaments—Adorning in Public—Confidence shownby a young Girl—Geography—Leech Bites—Tapioca—TheManipa Stream—The False and True Brayong—Nothingbut Rice to be purchased—Wild Raspberries—Good Shots—TheRifle Carbine—Death of a Kite—Picking aCocoa-nut—Curious Statement—A Village of Runaways—ProposedSlave Hunt—Disappointment—Appearance of theWomen—Old Look of the Children—Devoid of Drapery—Preparingthe Plantations—No Goods for Sale—EdibleBird’s-nest Cave—Difficulties in penetrating farther—Determineto return—Climate—New Route—Custom inDrinking similar to the Chinese—Anecdote of IrishLabourers—Change of Plans—Fashion of wearing BrassWire—Start on a Tour among the Villages—The BurningPath—Village of Purté—Refreshing Drink—The UpperTrusan—Distant Ranges—Inviting and receiving Invitations—FatalMidnight Revel—Tabari’s Village—Alarmof Orang Kaya Upit—Suspension Bridge—Inhabitants—Schemeof the Adangs to return to their old Districts—Deers’Horns—Mourning—Difficult Walking—TheTiger’s Leap—Meet Si Puntara—No Real Enemies—Murud—TheGura Peak—The Main Muruts—Salt as wellas Slave Dealers—Bearskin Jacket—White Marble—Uncertaintywhence procured—Leaden Earrings—UnbecomingCustom—Lofty Mountains—Lawi Cloud-hidden—Murutsbusy Farming—Two Harvests a Year—AgriculturalProduce plentiful—Obtain a Goat—Dress of theMen—Bead Petticoats—Custom of burying on the Tops ofthe Lofty Hills—Desecration of Graves—Jars—Discoveryof one in Brunei—Similar Millanau Customs | [109] |
| Chapter VI. | |
| MY LIMBANG JOURNAL—Continued. | |
| Commence the return Journey—Kayan Embassy—Indian Corn—Confidenceof the People—Ophthalmia—Old Jar—Gratituderarely shown—Anecdote—Warning to AmateurDoctors—Bezoar Stones—Arrangements at Si Lopong’s—ANightcap—Desertion of our Guides—Murut Music—Startfor the Adang—Warned of Difficulties—Abundance ofRice—Cross the Adang Mountains—Active Girls—TheAnœctochilus—Attack of Fever—Arrangements in case ofits continuance—Loss of Chamber to Revolver—Reachthe Adang—Legend—Construct four Rafts—PleasantMovement—Trying Position of one of the Men—The firstRapid passed—Difficulties at the second—Bold Swimmer—AWhirlpool—Danger of Drowning—Our Raft tested—Abandoned—Therest wrecked—Pass the Umur—Reachthe Limbang—Construct fresh Rafts—Uneasy Anticipations—HeavyFresh—Fine Specimen of a Raft—Push off—Dangersand Troubles—The Rafts ungovernable—The Roaringof Waters—Overhanging Cliffs—The Cataract—Aweof the Men—Shoot the Cataract—Narrow Escape—ItsHeight—The Men recover their Voice—Ineffectual Attemptsto stop the Raft—Caught in a Whirlpool—Safety—Arrivalof the other Rafts—Dangers ahead—Walk—Abandon theRafts—State of Provisions—Nearly all consumed—Ahtan’sSecret Store—Rocks—Advance over the Kalio Hills—Sparingthe Food—Exhausting climbing—“Jog on”—Feedon the Cabbages of the Bengkala Palm—Almost aMutiny—Facing the Difficulty—Reach the Summit ofthe Paya Paya, or “very difficult” Hills—Night on theSummit—Our Tent—The last Fowl—Molu—The greatestDifficulties passed—Country more open—Follow the Banksof the River—Distress of the Men—Improvidence—CuriousSounds in the old Forests—Cry of the Argus Pheasant—Ofthe Jelatuk—Rending of a Mighty Tree—Danger fromDecaying Trees—Cock-fights among the Argus Pheasants | [131] |
| Chapter VII. | |
| MY LIMBANG JOURNAL—Concluded. | |
| Stopped for a Day—Five Start for Provisions—The Sick Menleft behind join us—No Shoes—Weakness from want ofFood—Leeches—Stop again—Collect Food—Anecdote ofFemale Orang Utan and Murut—Again construct Rafts—Presentof a Cup full of Rice—Start on the Rafts—Abandonthem—A Bear—The River—Immense Pebbly Flats—LongWalks—Traces of the Advance Party—Wild Fruit—SourOranges—Recognize a Hill—Fruit of the Jintawan,or India-rubber Plant—Find Remains of Bees’-nest—TheBritish Flag—Reach the Madihit—Bad Conduct of theAdvance Party—Food nearly all consumed—An unfeelingFather—Proposed Punishment—Ravages of the Bears—Anecdoteof Ahtan—Return in the Boats—The Herd ofWild Cattle—Wound a Bull, but do not get it—A slightSupper—Start in a Sampir—Ahtan ill—The last of theFood—News from Brunei—Reach the Town—Arrival ofthe rest of the Party—Bornean travelling—Measure Distanceby Fatigue—Slow Progress necessary—Active Murut—AverageRate of Advance—Great Mistakes made in theEstimates of Distance—Instances—Mr. Motley’s Accountof his advance up the Limbang—Mr. De Crespigny’s Mistakein the Latitude of the River Damit and Position of theMountain of Molu—Remarks on the Map—Causes of thecontinued Health of my Followers—The Tents—Mistakein trusting to Native Huts—Native Geographical Informationtested—Found correct—Arrival of the Orang KayaUpit—Tragical Death of Pangeran Mokata, the Shabandar—TwoYears after—Sad Fate of a Party of Adang Muruts—Murderby Orang Kaya Gomba—Head-hunting—Headsvalued, but none seen—Incident of meeting Head-hunters—Notreacherous Designs—Inefficient Government—Desecrationof the Graveyards—Chinese Secret Societies, orHués—Ahtan joins one—Robbery of the Iron Chest fromthe Consulate—The Sultan’s Method of extorting a Confession—Obstinacyof Ahtan—Officers of the SecretSociety—Chest restored—Prisoners released—The Huébroken up—Treatment of Prisoners—Musa and the Priest—Threats—PersonalRegard for some of my Followers | [154] |
| Chapter VIII. | |
| THE SULU ARCHIPELAGO. | |
| FIRST VISIT. | |
| Picturesque Islands—Balambañgan—An old English Settlement—LargeMonkeys—Optical Illusions—Flights of Birds—TheCurlew—The way we shot them in Sarawak—Game—Banguey—MaliWali—Cleared Hills—Fine Water—Sweet-smellingJasmine—Cagayan Sulu—Intercourse with theInhabitants—Appearance of the Country—Lovely Scenery—Market—Inhabitants—InsolentTraders—The CraterHarbour—Wall of Evergreen—Inner Lake—Climb theCliff—Scenery—Alligators numerous—Sulu—Appearancefrom the Ship—Sugh, the Capital—Mr. Wyndham—TheWatering-place—Suspicious Natives—Fugitives fromBalignini—Reports—A Market—The Mountaineers civil—Walkto the Palace—The Stockades—Armed Crowd—AudienceHall—Absurd Reports—The Sultan and hisNobles—Dress—Politeness of the Sultan—Return to theShip—Datu Daniel—The Racecourse—Effect of DutchShot—Tulyan Bay—Alarm of Villagers—Sulu Government—Laws—Feuds—TheMahomedan and the Pork—Population—Fighting-men—Slave Market—Dignifiedcarriage of the Nobles—Dress—The Balignini—DutchAttack—Appearance of the Country—Good position ofIsland—Tulyan—Basilan—Numerous Islets—Samboañgan—Spanish Convict Settlement—Description of Country—Fort—Town—Shops—TheChurch—The Men—TheWomen—The Corner Shop—A Ball—Dancing difficult—Waltzes—Suppliesat Saraboañgan—A lonely Grave | [178] |
| Chapter IX. | |
| THE SULU ISLANDS. | |
| SECOND VISIT. | |
| Reach Sugh—Mr. Wyndham comes on board—His News—CommercialRivalry—The Stockades—Visit the AudienceHall—Appearance of the Sultan—Visit Datu Daniel’sStockaded House—Guns—Datu Daniel—Appearance ofthe principal Chamber—The Bed—Boxes—Property—Generallook of Discomfort—Spittoons—Dismounted IronGuns—Taken from the English—Excitement in the Town—HereditaryHatred of the Sulus to the Spaniards—TheirTreaty with Spain—Sandakan Bay—Supplies—VariegatedWood—Salute—English popular—An Exception—Deathof a Sulu Lady from Grief—The Rumah Bechara—A Shiptaken—Interview with the Sultan—Rope—Character ofDatus—The Balignini—Capture an English Ship—Captivesbrought to Sulu—Result of the Action of the Nemesis—TheLanuns—At Magindanau and Cape Unsang—Anarrow Escape—Mate to Lord Cochrane—Capture of theMaria Frederica—Cold-blooded Murder of the Captain—JiloloPrahus—Their Rencontre with Sir Edward Belcher—Piratesoff the Arru Group—Sulu Justice—Appearanceof the People—Attack on the Spanish Gunboats—PublicAudience with the Sultan—Private Visit to the House ofhis Bride—The Women—Opium-smoking—Invitation torevisit Sulu—The Spanish Gunboats—Samboañgan—TheCorner Shop—Sunday’s Amusements—Appearance of theNeighbourhood—A Breakfast in the Country—Long Walks—Peoplecomfortable—Story of the Loss and Re-capture ofthe Dolphin—The Dolphin sails for Maludu Bay—Quarrels—Surprised—Deathof Mr. Burns and the Captain—Murderof a Woman—Injury to Trade—Datu Badrudin’sMonopolies—The Tungku Pirates—Visit the chief Townof Maludu—Sherif Hasin’s Account of the Surprise of theDolphin—The Re-capture of the Vessel by Sherif Yasin—Arrivalat Benggaya—Dolphin delivered up—Visit theVillage of Sherif Yasin—His Appearance—His Account ofthe Re-capture—His Position—Smoking over Powder—Deliveryof the Cargo—Return to the Ship—Argus Pheasants—Meetwith Baju Boats—Pearl Fishers—Retaliation—Fishingfor Pearls—Mr. Edwardes’ Pearl—Story of theDatu, and his great good Fortune—The Mermaid Pearl—PresentState of Piracy on the North-West Coast—Cruiseof the Balignini in 1861—Ransom of Inchi Ngah—Namesof present Haunts of the Balignini—A Mangrove Swamp—PresentSystem of Balignini—Escape of a Native—TheLanuns—A Dayak’s Experience—A Slave Mart—SpanishAttack on Sugh—Severe Fight—Bravery of the Sulus—Captureof the Town—The Sulu Government retire to theHills, and refuse to submit—A Teak Forest burnt—NoTeak in Borneo—Elephants extinct in Sulu | [200] |
| Chapter X. | |
| THE KINGDOM OF BORNEO PROPER. | |
| Its Nominal Extent—Its Government—The Sultan—The Viziers—TheShabandar—The inferior Officers—Their Influence—“TheAbode of Peace”—Poverty-stricken Gentlemen—Possessionsof the Nobles—The Country parcelled out amongthem—Distant Dependencies becoming independent—Oppressionof the surrounding Districts—Divisions among theNobles—Poverty of the Nobles—Population of Brunei—Systemof Plunder—Sale of Children—Handsome BrassGuns—Their Fate—No Justice—Crime nominally punished—NoPossibility of Improvement—Anecdotes—System ofLocal Self-government—The Parishes—Their Names, andthe Occupation of their Inhabitants—Fishing—Shell Heaps—Asylum—Treatmentof a Slave Girl—Political Parties—ReligiousSchism—An attempted Explanation—Followersof each Party—Difference of Length of Fast Month—Visitingthe Graves of Ancestors—A pretty Custom—Searchafter Excitement—Story Tellers—Conjurors—TheirArts—Practice of Abortion—The Egg-cooking Trick—TheSultan’s Palace—Its Inhabitants—His Wife and his Concubines—TheirTreatment—Bold Lovers—Anecdote—TragicalTermination—The Women deceive their Lords—TheInverted Language—Education neglected—Sight of aHarim—Mutual Disappointment—Rajah’s pleasant Companions—TheirCustoms—Tenacious of Rank—Decay ofBrunei—Exactions suffered by the Aborigines—The Kadayans—Tradition—HillMen united—Commotion—Kadayanshave great Influence—Lovely Country—Kadayansremoved to Labuan—Short Description of that Colony—ExcellentPosition—Coal—Telegraphic Communication—GoodEffect of our Colony—Trade Increasing—Pepper—Exports—Cotton—FineJungle—Method of Collecting theCamphor and the Gamboge in Siam—The Coal-fields—Revenueof the Sultan—Brunei Government no Power—Crimeunpunished—A Bold Thief—Makota and the Fire—NominalPunishments—Cutting off the Hand—The Fall ofAshes—Singing Fish—Curious Method of CatchingPrawns—Tuba Fishing—Superstition—Money—Coinage ofthe Capital—Cloth—Iron—Gun-metal—Good Manufacturesof Brass Ordnance—A 12-pounder—Similarity of Customs—TheSultan—The Heir to his Subjects—Makota and hisGold | [244] |
| Chapter XI. | |
| SARAWAK AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. | |
| First Visit—Appearance of the Country—Scenery—LovelyIsles—Turtle—Method of securing their Eggs—TheirEnemies—Fish—The Dugong—Method of capturing them—Gravesof Englishmen at Po Point—First Evening inBorneo—A Welcome to the Rajah—Boats—Salute andManning Yards—The Muaratabas Entrance—The River—TheTown of Kuching—Sunset—Arrival—A noisy Procession—Extentof Sarawak—A well-watered Country—TheRejang—Extent of fertile Soil adapted to Sugar—ItsInhabitants—Different Races and Tribes—Population—Kuching,the Capital—Increase—Trade—Sago Districts—Cotton—Seedsent by the Cotton Supply Association—ImportedLabour required—Increased Production—InferiorCultivation—Soil adapted to most Tropical Productions—Water Communication—Minerals—Coal, Antimony, andGold—Indications of other Minerals—Former Condition ofthe Country—Difficulties of Management—Forced Trade—ComfortablePosition of the Dayaks—Influence of NewSystem on the Malays—Distant Voyages—RemarkableHonesty—Anecdote—System of Government—An unteachableChief—Sons of Patinggi Ali—Their good Conduct—Effectof associating the Natives in the Government—TheSystem introduced into all the Dependencies—Effectof Sir James Brooke’s Government—Anecdote of anold Chief—Gradual Developments—Necessity for Support—TheChinese an Industrious and Saving Nation—Soundnessin the System of Government—England with aChinese Colony—Future of Borneo—Chinese amalgamatewith Native Population—Female Emigration from China—Administrationof Justice—The Sarawak Courts—Characterof the Malays | [280] |
| Chapter XII. | |
| THE CHINESE IN BORNEO. | |
| Intercourse between China and the Northern Part of Borneo—Referencesto the Chinese—Names of Places and Rivers—Sitesof Gardens and Houses—One of the original Settlers—TheSultan’s Recollections—Chinese numerous in hisYouth—Reasons for their Disappearing—Anecdote of aMurut Chief—Aborigines speaking Chinese—Mixed Breed—GoodHusbands—Chinese at Batang Parak—At Madihit—PepperPlanters—Origin of the Borneans—ChineseFeatures observed also among the Aborigines—CarefulAgriculture—A remnant of Chinese Teaching—Traditionsof a Chinese Kingdom—Effect of Treaty with Brunei—Unsuccessfulattempt to revive Pepper Planting—Chinesescattering on the North-west coast—A Spark of Enlightenment—Attemptto prevent Intercourse between the Chineseand Aborigines—Decay of Junk Trade—Cochin Chinese—Conductof the Chinese—Papar—Anecdote—Fatal resultof Insulting a Woman—Skirmish—Misrepresented inLabuan—Question of British Protection to the Chinese—TheirInsolence—Anecdote—Unpleasant Position—ACheck—Difficulty of obtaining Information—Cause offormer Disputes—Insurrection of the Chinese of Brunei—Sarawak—Earlyefforts of the Chinese to establish themselvesthere—Lawless Malays—A Murder—Retaliation—Defeatof the Chinese—Arrival of Sir James Brooke—MixedBreed in Sambas—Form Self-governing Communities—Defeatof the Dutch Forces—Subjugation of theChinese—The Pamangkat Agriculturists—Flight intoSarawak—Change in the appearance of the Country—MissionSchool—Visit the Interior—Kunsis, or GoldCompanies—Appearance of the Country—Method of Gold-working—TheReservoir—The Ditch—The Sluice—Wastefulmethod of working—Abundance of Gold—Impetus—Failureof first Agricultural Schemes—A greatFlood—Troublesome Gold-workers—Successful Scheme—Disturbancein Sambas—Flight of Chinese—Illiberal Regulation—Tourthrough the Chinese Settlements—Agriculture—Siniawan—ChineseWorkings—Hot Spring—Gold atPiat in Quartz—Antimony Works—Extensive Reservoirs—Arrivalof Chinese from Sambas—Denial by the Kunsi—HardWork at the Gold Diggings—Scenery—Path toSambas—Chinese Station—Numbers of the Chinese beforethe Insurrection | [308] |
| Chapter XIII. | |
| THE CHINESE INSURRECTION. | |
| Secret Societies—Extensive Intercourse—Smuggling—TheGold Company Fined—Punishment of Three of its Members—Arroganceof the Kunsi—A Police Case—Real Causes ofthe insurrection—An Emissary from the Tien Ti SecretSociety—Reported Encouragement given by the Sultan ofSambas—Sambas Nobles speak Chinese—Their Nurses—TheNobles Conspiring—An Emissary arrives in Brunei—Proposal—Knowledgeof the Intended Insurrection—ProposedAttack on the Consulate—The Tumanggong’sThreat—The Emissary before the Court—Letter from theTien Ti Hué—Rumours of Intended Insurrection—Preparationsand Inquiries—Commencement of the Revolt—UselessWarnings—Surprise of the Government House—Danger of the Rajah—Cowardice of the Chinese—Escape—Swimsthe River—Death of Mr. Nicholets—Attacks onthe other Houses—On the Stockade—Gallant Conduct ofMr. Crymble and the Malay Fortmen—Warm Receptionof the Rebels—Death of a Madman—A Bravo Corporal—Escapeof Mr. Crymble—His last Blow—Fortmen againbehave well—Confusion in the Town—Peaceful Assurances—Attemptto organize a Defence—Panic-striken—Departure—Conductof the People—Next Morning—Killedand Wounded—The Chinese in Power—The Court-house—ACheck to Joy—Oath of Fidelity—Courage Shown byAbang Patah—A Blow struck—Second Descent of theChinese—A Boat Action—Gallant Attack—Deaths—Anecdote—TheSecond Retreat—The Town in Flames—TheSteamer—The Capital recovered—Pursuit of theChinese—They retire to the Interior—Attacks of the LandDayaks—Foray of the Chinese—Their Fort taken by theDatu Bandhar—Pursuit—Disorderly Retreat—CriticalPosition—Brave Girls—Pass the Frontier—The Men of theKunsi—A Quarrel—Stripped of Plunder—Results of theInsurrection—Forces at the Disposal of the Sarawak Government—Conductof the People—Disastrous to theChinese—New System—Arrival of Armed Chinese fromSambas—Dutch and English Assistance—Revisit Sarawak—Change—Conductof the Rajah—Its Effect on the People—SecretSociety at Labuan—Dangers from the SecretSocieties and their Defenders—Curious Incident—ThoughtfulCare of the Rajah | [336] |
| Chapter XIV. | |
| THE MISSIONS: ROMAN CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT. | |
| Arrival of the Roman Catholic Mission in Labuan—SignorCuarteron its Head—Curious Reports—His real History—Findingthe Treasure—Turns Priest—Ostensible Object ofthe Mission—Not attempted—Ease with which Captivescould escape—No Inclination to do so—Turned Mahomedans—Returnof Signor Cuarteron—Courtesy of theBrunei Government—Intentions of the Italian Priest—ModelVillage—The Italian Priests—The Churches—OldBattery—Regret at the Withdrawal of the Roman CatholicMission—Protestant Mission at Sarawak—Present Condition—ComparativeFailure—Partial Success at Linggaand Lundu—Mr. Chalmers and the Land Dayaks—Causesof his Influence—Mistake in establishing the Mission atKuching—The Reasons—Objectionable Position forSchools—Proper Position for the Mission—Suitable Spots—Wasteof Funds in Boats and Plantations—DeplorableSecession of Missionaries—Reasons to account for it—PresentManagement faulty—Mr. Gomez in Lundu—ChristianDayaks warn the Government—Missionaries always welcomein Sarawak—Important political effect—The Churchshould be among the Dayaks—Suitable Men for Missionaries—Whatthe Head of a Mission should be—Whathe too often is, and should not be—Five Recommendationsto increase Efficiency—Unoccupied Room for a greatIncrease of the Number of Missionaries—Method of distributingthem—Personal Character—Dayaks an interestingRace—A Tribe half Mahomedans half Pagans—Useof eating Pork—Districts unoccupied—Position of theMissionary in Sarawak—The Bornean Mission an importantone | [365] |