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The Philippine Sulus are putting considerable pressure on the Manila government to get hold of the territory.

From Time Magazine Archive

This treachery to an amicable chief exasperated and undeceived the Mindanao Sultan to such a degree that he forthwith took his revenge by co-operating with the Sulus in making war on the Spaniards.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John

Sulus at Silam It was delightful to find that in our absence a charming little house had, by a piece of kind forethought, been built for us on the banks of the clear running stream.

From The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' by Pritchett, R. T. (Robert Taylor)

This was not, however, the case with Lieutenant Perry, who, near a small beach on the island of Balambangan, encountered some Sulus, who were disposed to attack him.

From The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes by Craig, Austin

He was especially interested in the communication of the Sultan to the Sulu Mohammedans, for the friendly relations that this established between the Sulus and our Government had already prevented the shedding of blood.

From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Straus, Oscar S.