The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55 - 1637-38

The present volume is, with the exception of one document, devoted to the religious and ecclesiastical affairs of the Philippinesmainly in extracts from standard authorities on the religious history of the islands, combined in an appendix. Beginning with the laws which concern missionaries to the Philippines (15851640), we present accounts of the ecclesiastical machinery of that colony, the status of the various religious orders, the missions conducted by them, and other valuable informationshowing the religious condition of the islands at various times, from 1656 to 1899. These are obtained from Jesuit, Augustinian, Franciscan, and Recollect chronicles, and from secular sourcesthe French scientist Le Gentil, the Spanish official Mas, and the German traveler Jagorthus enabling the student to consider the subject impartially as well as intelligently. Only two documents appear here in the usual chronological sequence; they belong to the years 163738. The officials of the Augustinian order in the islands inform the king (September 9, 10, 1637) that the archbishop is making trouble for them over the question of the alternativa in appointments to offices within the order; and ask the king not to believe all the reports that may reach him about this [10]matter. They add a memorial on the difficulties which Gregory XVs decree establishing that alternativa have caused in the Philippines; and relate their action in regard to the faction in their order who insist that an insignificant minority shall have equal rights to offices with the better-qualified majority. The Jesuit Juan de Barrios, who accompanied Corcuera in his expedition against Jolo, relates (MarchApril, 1638) the events of that campaign in letters to Manila. The Spaniards are repulsed several times in attacking the Moro stronghold, and one of their divisions is surprised by the enemy with considerable loss to the Spaniards. Corcuera then surrounds the hill with troops and fortifications, and begins a regular siege of the Moro fort; various incidents of this siege are narrated. On the day after Easter the Moros, starved and sick, send Corcuera proposals for surrender; and finally they abandon their stronghold, and take flight, leaving the Spaniards in possession of all their property as well as the fort. A letter from Zamboanga (perhaps by Barrios) adds further particulars of the surrender and flight of the Joloans, the mortality among the Spaniards, the garrison left there by Corcuera, etc. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 25930
Author: Bourne, Edward Gaylord
Release Date: Jun 29, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Editor: Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911 , Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939