PHILIPPINE REVOLT.
CORRUPT LEADERS PREY ON NATIVE SIMPLICITY, (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Sydney Sun Cables.) (Received February 4, 11 a.m.) MANILA, Feb. 3. Investigations throw a curious light on the revolutionary movement among the Colurum tribesmen in the Southern Islands. The leaders announced^ that the world was lop-sided and in dwger of falling over, and in order to forestall a catastrophe an enormous cable was required to pull the globe back into proper position. For this cable immense guantitics of hemp were needed. The followers, freely believing this legend, devoted their energies to the cultivation of hemp, and the bulk of the yield was donated to the leaders, who sold the hemp and pocketed the proceeds. Hundreds of Colurums have surrendered and tho revolt is breaking down.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16348, 4 February 1924, Page 5
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