Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-05-19
FOND OF CHINAMEN.
Philippine Cannibals Prefer Than
to White Esa.
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| IAuSIelfeo W Inc people OF the united
States by the ratification of the treaty
of Paris. there is certainly the ques-
tionable one of numbering among sew
eral millions OF new citizens some 3d.
600 cannibals, residing principally in
the north eastern provinces of Sunigas
| and Bisby, in the island of Mndanao
This fact however, need not serious
ly deter prospective settlers starting
out to grow up with the new country
for humiliating though it may be to
our pride as a race, yet it is reassuripg
TO learn that the Philippine canni bal.
| like his savage cousins of the north
coast OF Australia and New Guinea,
does not fully appreciate the white man
| as dish.
Indeed, it is asserted that he infinite
ly prefers a nice, young, rice-fed China
man, only partaking of white man
when nothing better in the way Of big
| game is TO be bagged-the white mans
flesh being too tough and too salt for
his fastidious taste.
| In the island of MndAnao the canni-
balls belong chiefly TO the two tribes
of the Monolos and Mandayas. inhabit-
ing the valleys OF the Agusan and
satny rivers, respectively country
which is reported to be rich in gold,
quicksilver and other metals, and espe-
chilly suitable for the raising of cof-
fee and cocoa plantations.
These cannibal tribes of the Monolos
and Mandayas are of Biscayan origin,
race Of moderate height, with olive
compilations, broad noses. full lips and
coarse. straight, nearly black hair.
The. speak dialect OF language
called Tagaloj. which seems to be itself
a dialect Of some other language not as
yet taught in the public schools of the
United States.
In disposition the Monolos, in par
ucular. are fierce, warlike people,
ever on the lookout for a pretext to
stir up trouble with their neighbor.,
making slaves of their numerous cap
tives, and occasionally, when pig is
scarce. dinner OF their slaves
As evidence of their martial spirit
there is a custom e1tant among them
OF comforting titles of distinction upon
thoxe warriors who have killed 60 of
their enemies-acustomw which, strange
as it may seem TO the Monolo.. will
probably regarded by Uncle Sam as
too much OF an anomaly TO be permitted
to exist in any part of his dominions.
To those who contemplate visiting
the Agusan country in the course of the
next two or three years, il may be in
teresting as well as instructive, TO Ike
made aware of the fact that the stran-
ger can tell by the manner OF his rece1-
ton whether or not he is likely to be
come the chief dish OF feast
II his welcome is cold, and he is
churlishly urged to go on his way, by
the Night of an arrow. let him not com
plain OF the Monolos' inhospitality, for
that is the worst that may come 10
him; but IL on the other hand he is eff
fusively greeted. let him beware, as he
II surely destined for an improvised
oven.
And in the latter event the procedure
is unmistakable. The stranger is cor
daily invited to sit on the same mat
with the chief, and paid the greatest
Difference.
He is then served with a dinner com
posed OF such xeasonable delicacies as
the Monolo cooks can produce--not
hint being given. no, word being said
about anything unpleasant taking
place subsequently,; after which with
many expressions OF gratifica don athis
unexpected visit, he is conducted by the
chief In person to q new hut in which
TO pass the night.
Then. as the freshman would say. be-
gins the "divilment." Once securely in
side and asleep, the Monolo hosts quiet
ly pile heaps OF facots around the hut
of their unsuspecting guest and ut
last, app, ,ing torch, bake him to their
own taste. without giving him 4 chance
10 utter = rotest
These Mandayas have 4 quaint and
interesting custom of selecting bridr
When young man has made his
choice OF n helpmate, she is dispatched
one morning about sunrise into the jun.
gle to hide.
About an hour later the lover sets
forth in his quest. when, il successful
in finding her before shutdown. they are
considered betrothed: but il she re.
turns alone at that hour the match is
declared Off. and the young man mus,
make another selection.
This would seem to leave the final
decision in great part to the Mandaya
girl, for II she approves OF the young
man she can doubtless easily find a way
OF informing him of the tree behind
which she intends to hide; OF otherwise
the jungle would surely he = good place
to escape him.
Cannibalsm is, or has been. praciced
In nearly all the island contiguous to
the Philippines.
That the United States will permit
cannibnlism to become factor in Phil
ippine state politics, that we may short
~ read Of q native gentleman running
In the interest OF n cannibal party for
the once Of mayor of Zamboanja, the
capital of Mindenao, is hardly prob
able; but that so considerable n body