University of California Publications in History Volume 9 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 Excerpt: ...the Islands in 1580. De Vera's signature is affixed to this petition. Other letters of special importance, from the audiencia or individual oidores to the court, entirely or in part on military affairs, written during this period, may be noted in Blair and Robertson, VI, 56-65, 157-233, 254-264, 265-274, 311-321, XVII, 251-280, and throughout this series from Volumes VI to XXXV (1584-1650) especially. The general subject is covered in A. I., 67-6-6 to 26. 31 Luzon Menaced, Blair and Robertson, VIII. 284-297. We shall see, in the next chapter, that Governor Bustamante, on a similar occasion, asked for the written advice of the various ecclesiastical authorities and corporations on the question of whether he had a right to remove and appoint oidores without express royal authorization. Manila. The accumulation of provisions against a possible siege, the seizure of the persons and property of all Japanese residents, the establishment of a place of refuge for women, children, and sick persons in case of invasion, and the appropriation of the property of the natives as a pledge of their good behavior in the event of hostilities, were measures proposed by the governor to the religious for their consideration. Dasmarifias, on another occasion, asked the advice of the Augustiuians, Dominicans, and Jesuits as to the best manner of dealing with an insurrection in Zambales, and the religious authorities, after quoting scholars, saints, and theologians, made lengthy recommendations.32 These facts make clear the unwillingness of this governor to take the initiative in affairs pertaining to his own special province. He was content to ask and receive the advice of priests, monks, and magistrates, on military affairs. He was willing to seek the counsel of any and all avail...