The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-01
Rules Datt0 Uttn's Harem.

Tire fret visit TO the sacred precincts OF
the harem was made on the day the
American military governor arrived, and
the ertire household was mustered in
gala attire TO DO hypoCritical homage 10
the representatives Of a power old Uttu
needs TO assist him in retaining even
Vcstige of his once vast power Uttu's
greatest treasure, the light of h.
dimmed. bleary old eye, the pride of his
heart IS his chief wife, La Frincessa,"
young woman Of twenty-five years. In
many respects she is a very remarkable
woman. She is the only daughter OF the
dead Sultan of Mindanao Her marriage
10 broken, withered old Uttu brought to
his large establishment the best and
bluest blood that ever circulated in Moro
veins He is exceedingly fond and proud
of her. and her naughty carriage well
supports the high-ftown phrases in which
he refers 10 her even in her presence. Her
rule i'm the harem Is absolute; her will
supreme and even her antiquated lord and
maSter feels the weight of her proud i'm
nervousness. Well, she knows that she Is
a queen by every right and title known 10
the Moro mind.
On the reception day referred 20 even
the dullest orderly IN the governors train
could not help recognizing who was
princess Of the harem. The entire court.
in all Its barbarous splendOr colo and
gayety Of appearance, was grouped around
her. She shows TOO clearly the Malay
characteristic OF feature TO be handsome,
but she is Ear from ugly. Her skin Is al
most white. and the Yelyety blaekness
of her lips gives TO her somewhat of a
theatrical air Her every movement ap-
pears 20 be ore Of studied and naughty
languor Her wardrobe j. a wonder. she
never wears anything but SILK satin, or
cloth Of gold, and some o. the rare orieh-
tai embroidery on her peculiarly shaped
gowns IS positively priceless. For jewels
she wears large. beautiful earrings, and
around her throat necklace OF big black
pearls Upon her fingers fash massive
gold rings, studded with brilliantS. Her
clothing Is cut In the fashion affected by
Moro women Of high degree. The out
side garments consist Of a tight-fittins
skirt and a wide cloth wrapped many
times about her waist. Her small fe Il
are eucased in embroidered slippers OF
peculiar design, and turned up at the
toes. such as Turkish women wear.
In negiIgee costume. she wears noth!ne
but the vOlumnOus skirt called 'malung,
ana worn 10y Ulsl4f anu ltIlldir li MIL
danao Through chewing the betel nut a
habit common among Moro women. heI
teeth have become as black az night,
Ttu himself, in the robes OF state &
as rich a production in color as one c0ull
wish 70. see. Upon one occasion, Wher
obligingly preparing 10 have his plc:ur,
taken Tor volunteer officer who own,
camera he caused nearly two score o.
coats 10 be laid cut, tha, the officer nigh
make a choice OF the most suitable FOL
the datto 10 wear. These garments az,
embroidered in gold and many coIors b,
the needle workers OF the island, who ar,
said 10 be the most expert In the wo.l I
He wears rings literally by dozens, an,
each Is lnlaid with precious stones II,
Is the proud owner OF bronze medallion
sent 20 him by the Sultan OF STEAMBOAT
ID is hung about his neck. the medal
about the size OF a dollar being incase,
in gold cloth which cOnceals effectuaill
the Arabic inscription on each side. Whel
uttu shows the inscriptions 20 "a dog o
an uaDelIeyeE.' which lie does but sei