The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-12
PROVINCE OF TAYABAS
POPULOUS PORTION OF THE SOUTH
EAST SECTION OF LUZON.
Its Valleys Are Fertile and Produce
Rice, Sugar Cane and Coffee
Forty Cocoanut Oil Mills.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept I.-FrOm official
material compiled in the division of in
sular affairs of the War Department the
following abstract has been prepared con-
corning the province of Tayabas, which
occupies the western of the two great
peninsulas which terminate southeastern
Luzon. 1t has area of 1884 square miles
with an acreage of 1,fS3, 76O or over twice
the size of Rhode Island and but twenty
six square miles less than Delaware.
There is a main central chain of noun
tains which sends out lateral ranges to-
ward the Pacific Visayan and Mindoro sea
coasts and ranges in elevation from 400 to
$3.50 feet. The Tayabas river, the largest
stream, has from six to twelve feet depth
near its mouth, and is frequented by the
prahos and cascos used in coastwise trade
The shores of this province are indented
by three of the largest and finest bays in
the archipelago, that of Lamon on the
Pacific side opening thirty-one miles to the
ocean. and extending twenty-five miles in
land, being we'll protected by the islands of
Calbalete and Alabat. which lie off it's en-
trance; Ragay bay, with a frontage of
fifty miles and an inland trend of seventy
five, Is indented with smaller bays in which
vessels may find shelter; Tayabas bay the
south shore and entirely within the limits
of the province. 1t also has number of
smaller bays along it's coast
It's population is l09, $780, more than Wyom-
ing, nearly as much as Delaware, and three
times Nevada. The habtants are Tagalog
and Bicols, both languages being spoken
There are twenty-three towns and AS viii
lagos besides rural settlements. The capt.
tai, Lucena, port OF entry, telegraph
and military station, with population of
1919. the second in size in the province, is
well built. 1t lies on the northwest coast
OF the great Tayabas bay and is in road
and telegraph communication with Manila
Attimonan is port of entry, telegraph
and military station with 10, 712 nhabitants
Tayabas, the capital under Spanish juris-
eight miles north of the present capital.
established by the Philippine commission,
Is the largest town in the province, having
a population of 5000. There are eighteen
towns with from 1000 to 10000 inhabitants
There are eight dependent islands, Alabat
the largest, being sixty square miles in
area. The numerous fertile and WELL
watered valleys which descend i'm terraces
from the mountain ranges have many plan
tatons OF rice, sugar cane and coffee, which
are the staples. special product is a seed
called Lumbar, from which is made a dry
oil.
Indications of coal are found in several
parts OF the province. Among many valu-
able woods the dumgal may be mentioned.
This tree produces a bitter wood from
which cups are made and has a medicinal
value. Water standing in the cups in
rev hours acquires taste and effect SINH
The inhabitants are largely engaged in
the manufacture of hats, cigar cases and
boxes. More than 300 looms are operated
in weaving hemp and pineapple fiber There
are also forty mills engaged in making oil
from the cocoanut. Many of the towns
have dock and bodybuilding facilities
The operations of the eXpeditionary bri-
gade of Brigadier General Theodore
Schwan. L. S. V. commanding. in the prov
inces of Cavite, Batangas, Laguna and
Tayabas, Jan. to Feb 5. 1890. accom-
plished. in addition to the dispersion of the
insurgents. the relief of the American and
Spanish prisoners held at Guinayangan.
After the organization Of the Department
of Southern LuZon. April 7. 1900. Tayabas
being in the first district the active move
ments of the troops were devoted to the
breaking up Of the guerrilla bands which
had taken refuge in the mountains This
put an end TO organized resistance i'm this
province.
The province OF Tayabas was created by
enactment of the Philippine commission.
dated March II. 1901. with the following
provincial officers: Governor. 81 600 sec
rotary. S1.10O: treasurer. s., 200: supervisor.
81 500; fiscal, 81 1850.