Chapter VI

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Causes of Tagal Revolt.

Corrupt officials--"Laws of the Indies"--Philippines a dependency of Mexico, up to 1800--The opening of the Suez Canal--Hordes of useless officials--The Asimilistas-- Discontent, but no disturbance--Absence of crime--Natives petition for the expulsion of the Friars--Many signatories of the petition punished 48-56

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