A regular paid force, of about three hundred and fifty men, should therefore be maintained; they should not engage in trade, or serve the officials; the officers should be clothed with suitable authority; and those sent from Nueva Espana should be soldiers, not boys and pages.

Urgent request is made that the city of Manila be strongly fortified; this will inspire respect among their neighbors, and keep in awe the natives and the Chinese, who are liable at any time to revolt.

Luzon is menaced with invasion by the Japanese, Malays, and English; and forts should be erected at various points for its defense.

The coasts should be protected against pirates by a small fleet of light, swift vessels.

It must be understood that no confidence can be placed in the natives, who kill Spaniards at every opportunity.