Chapter XV: The Rajah and Ranee

Their arrival in Sarawak in 1870, and their welcome— 393-424
Description of Kuching—1839, a contrast—The Rajah and
Ranee visit Pontianak and Batavia—Their return to England—
Deaths of their children—Birth of the Rajah Muda—The Vyner
family—Lord Derby's compliment—Lord Clarendon—Lord Grey's
interest in Sarawak—Difficulties in the interior—Birth of
the Tuan Muda—The Rajah's narrow escape—Birth of the Tuan
Bongsu—Extension of territory—Limbang—Protection accorded—
A review of the progress of Sarawak after fifty years—The
Rajah's speech—The annexation of the Limbang—The Rajah
Muda proclaimed as successor—Proposal to transfer North
Borneo to Sarawak—Keppel's last visit, and his last letter
to the Rajah—The Ranee obliged to leave Sarawak—The Rajah
Muda joins the Service—Is given a share in the Government—
The Natuna islands—Steady advance—The Rajah's policy—Its
main essential—Malay chiefs—The Datus—What the Brookes
have done for Sarawak

CHAPTER XVI

FINANCE—TRADE—INDUSTRIES

Revenue and expenditure—Chinese merchants—The Borneo 425-438
Company, Limited—Trade from the early days to 1907—
Agriculture—Land tenure—Jungle produce—Minerals—Mechanical
industries