A History of Sarawak under Its Two White Rajahs 1839-1908

CHAPTER XII

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THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND STAGE

Charles Brooke proclaimed Rajah—Improvements needed—The 307-325 Datu's testimony—System of governing—The two councils— Administration in out-stations—Malay courts—Native chiefs— The Rajah's opinions and policy—Slavery—Relations with the Dutch—The Rajah's duties—Commercial and industrial development—Disturbances between 1868 and 1870—The Rajah leaves for England—His marriage