He then enlarges upon the great wealth which is found in the islands, especially in the gold mines of the Igorrote country; and urges upon the king the necessity of developing these mines, and of converting the Indians of that region.

He asks that the governors sent to the Philippines be better qualified for that post; praises Gomez Perez Dasmarinas as being the best governor of all who have ruled there; and describes the qualifications needed for a good governor.

Los Rios considers the measures that should be taken for growth and preservation of the Philippines.

He recommends that a fleet be sent to aid and reenforce them.

If that cost too much, eight galleys should be sent to Ternate--a proposal which the writer urges for many reasons, explaining in detail the way in which these vessels could, at little cost, be made highly effective in checking the Dutch.