rn gives instructions
to his admiral, Joan de Alcega. Then follows an account not only
of the battle between the Spanish and the Dutch fleets, but also
of Van Noordt's entire voyage to the Philippines. The battle ends,
on the whole, disastrously for Van Noordt. Among the plunder found
on the Dutch ships is a commission granted to Esaias de Lende as a
privateer against the Spaniards in the Indias. Suit being brought
against the admiral Alcega for deserting the flagship in the battle
with Van Noordt, Morga presents therein his version of the affair
(January 5, 1601)--throwing the blame for the loss of the flagship
on Alcega's disobedience to the orders previously given him by Morga.

Francisco Vaez reports (June 10, 1601) to the general of the Jesuit
order the status of Jesuit missions in the islands. He relates
the deaths of certain priests and brethren while engaged in the
performance of their duties, and proceeds to a detailed report of
each mission station. The Jesuit church at Manila has been ruined by
earthquakes. The fathers of the college there are accomplishing much
good by their labors, especially among those in prison, the soldiers,
and the children. Several instances of the devotion and piety of
converts are related. The losses and calamities which have befallen
the people have made them more inclined to religion. The sodalities
introduced among the natives arouse their devotion and enthusiasm. At
Antipolo a hospital has been begun, as well as a school for boys. At
Cebu also a school has been opened; and the labors of the Jesuits are
highly acceptable to the people, and commended by the bishop. Many
Indians are being converted by them. Connected with the residence
at Cebu is that of Bohol. Here Father Valerio Ledesma has persuaded
the savages to leave the mountains and settle near the river, under
the care of the missionaries; they have built a church, and are fast
becoming converted. Other missionaries in Bohol report many hundreds
of baptisms. Various miraculous cures of illness are related. Good
news comes from Samar also; nearly four thousand have been baptized,
nearly all adults. In Dulac a boys' school has been established, and
many conversions have occurred. At Alangala there are three Indian
chapels. Vaez asks for more missionaries in this so promising field. A
few days later (July 8) the official visitor of the Jesuit missions,
Diego Garcia, writes to Felipe III. He recommends that seminaries
for the