Subanos were driven into camps, where they would be more
completely under the control of these self-appointed leaders. Large
camps were built, one at Bolman and one at Dampalan, and preparations
were made for defending them. The positions were well selected. The
occupants were armed with spears, krises, kampilans and barongs. A
constabulary force from Capitan was sent November 28th, by the Governor
of the Moro provinces, to the outskirts of the Barbon camp. The Subanos,
under the leadership of their Moro chiefs, attacked the constabulary
with spears, and several of the men were killed. Upon the call of the
Provincial Governor for troops, the second company of Philippine scouts,
commanded by Captain Moses T. Barlow, was sent to Dipolog to report to
Major John J. Finley, Governor of the District of Zamboanga, who was
placed in command.

In the report of Major Finley that officer writes:

"The considerable reward offered for the
apprehension of the leaders did not stimulate the
natives to search for them. The Subanos were
thoroughly subdued and terrorized by the rigorous
discipline of the camp and after the fight of
November 28th they were only too glad to hide
themselves in the woods and mountains. The
Philippines made no effort whatever to earn the
reward.

"Ample time was given for the hill people to take
a look at the troops and become convinced that
this form of governmental power was friendly and
really interested in their salvation and
prosperity. After becoming thus convinced, the
good influence of the government spread with
rapidity among the Subanos. They returned to their
farms by hundreds daily, they preferred their
services to the government and declined
remuneration. The important witnesses emerged from
their hiding places and the apprehension of the
leaders became a possibility. The leaders were
caught, the witnesses came forward from their
hiding places to convict them, and the wondering
Subanos reclaimed their homes and began life anew.
There was a general rejoicing among them."

He reports a shortage of officers and states that two-year troops hardly
get acquainted with the people or really become interested in the larger
problems that are being worked