An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol 2 (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce.

CHAPTER II.

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ANNO DOM. 1678.

The Administration of Don Juan de Vargas.

Don Juan de Vargas took possession of his government the 21st of September, 1678, and began his administration with universal applause; but in a little time the passion of avarice effected a thorough transformation of his character: disputes between the civil and ecclesiastical authorities alone engaged the public attention during the whole period of his government.