instruction of heathen boys be stablished as a means for
hastening the conversion of the natives; and that the Indians be
gathered into settlements. Garcia asks that the Jesuit college at
Manila be authorized to graduate students from its classes; and closes
by recommending to the king's favor Morga and other officials.

The fiscal, Salazar y Salcedo, declares (July 16, 1601) that Tello
is shielding Morga, and despatches to the king a full report of the
investigation which he has made of the conflict with the Dutch. A
memorial to the king is sent (July 20, 1601) by the cabildo of
Manila, making various complaints in regard to the conduct of Doctor
de Morga. The order given by him and Tello for the abandonment of
Mindanao has caused the natives of that region to commit piracies in
the islands under Spanish rule. Morga has obtained official positions
for his relatives and friends, contrary to the royal ordinances. One
of these men, being utterly incompetent, has failed to drive back the
Mindanao pirates, who have consequently inflicted much damage. Through
various machinations, Morga succeeded in depriving Ronquillo of
the command of the fleet, in the battle with Van Noordt; but in the
conflict he showed himself incompetent to command the troops, and a
coward at the approach of danger; and, in consequence, his flagship
was wrecked, with the loss of many Spaniards and of valuable military
supplies. Moreover, the enemy being allowed to escape, the islands are
more exposed to future attacks from them. The writers of this letter
are sending documents to prove their charges; they also accuse Morga of
writing anonymous letters. A letter from Morga to the king (July 30)
relates his services in the naval battle, and the unfaithfulness of
Joan de Alcega to his trust in that and other instances. Morga asks
to be relieved from his post in the Philippines, and sent to some
other country. On December 11, 1601, the Jesuit school at Cebu is
aided by a royal grant for the erection of buildings.

Governor Tello is superseded by Pedro de Acuna, and the latter is
provided with instructions (February 16, 1602) by the king. He must
consult with the viceroy of Nueva Espana regarding the measures
to be taken for the settlement of the islands; and the viceroy has
been ordered to aid the governor therein. Acuna is directed to look
after the defense of the coasts, and the maintenance of a garrison
in Mindanao. He must do what he can to dispense