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Of matters pertaining to the city of Manila.
1.

_That public property be given to the city of Manila._ First: It should be suggested to his Majesty that he cause some public property to be granted to this city, for all its affairs, of peace and of war, of government, conservation, and defense, and for suits that may arise in defense of it and its increase; and that, for this purpose, he cause that some Indians be given to it, or something from the duties, or the warehouses or shops, which, on account of the Chinese and other traders, could be applied to the public property of the said city.
2.

_That the three per cent duty imposed by Don Rronquillo, be not paid._ Second: His Majesty should order that the three per cent duty, imposed by Don Goncalo Ronquillo, be not paid in this city, because of the extreme newness and poverty of this country; and because the citizens assist in many other matters that its newness demands, and these duties cannot assist at all in increasing and enriching the settlement and country.
3.

_That no duties, especially on food and supplies, be paid at any port in these islands._ Third: We ask that none of those coming from outside to the port or ports of these islands--as Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Siamese, Burneans, or any others--shall pay any duties, especially on food, supplies, and materials therefor, so that the country may be advantaged and enriched; and because on account of these duties, the Chinese experience many annoyances, and the frequency of their coming is hindered; and since thus result the inconveniences which, as his Majesty orders by a decree, should not be allowed to occur.