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In this agreement, Daniel Francois van Leriaam Morrio, Knight of the Military Order of Willem First Class and Governor of Celebes and Dependencies, represents the Government of Dutch Indies on one side. On the other side are Pakoro eroe eladalie, the Aroe Matowa of Wadjo, and prominent rulers including Uroe Bettimpola, Pcito lae, Hanrang Salotanreng, Hanrang Goewa, Lillae, and Gjakeveridie, who form the Wadat of Wadjo.

The agreement consists of three articles:

• Article 1 (dated June 13, 1686): The Aroe Matowa and the Wadat of Wadjo declare that their territory belongs to Dutch Indies and recognize the King of the Netherlands, represented by the Governor-General, as their legitimate ruler. They promise obedience to the Dutch government and its representatives.
• Article 2: Describes the borders of Wadjo. It borders Loehoe and Silempanoewa lands under Boni to the north, Silempanoewa and the Gulf of Boni to the east, the principality of Boni to the south, and the principalities of Poppeng, Sidenring, Rappang, Maiwa, and Doerie to the west. The northern part's borders are not fully documented.
• Article 3: Establishes that neither the Aroe Matowa nor the Wadat of Wadjo may transfer the territory.

As per the October 31-November 1 report, the Control Officer of Njamba received information about a potential attack on the establishment by the former Matowa of Tjamba. Although the feared attack did not materialize, precautionary measures were taken in case the rebels had merely postponed rather than abandoned their plans.

The Assistant Resident of the Northern Districts personally assessed the situation in the Mountain Regencies. He concluded that the regular resources available to the Control Officer would be sufficient to protect the establishment, and no additional measures were needed.

• Tried to arrange a meeting that Aroe Mataia refused
• Purchased gunpowder and ammunition from local traders
• Returned to Zabeck where they remained

• Karaeng sent people from Soemoewe to buy ammunition
• Aroe Oada supported Karaeng Bonto Bonto
• The former Pomarilalang of Bonie also provided support
• Villa reportedly came only to meet his brother Aroe Mataia

In Wadjo, between 1857 and 1871, several significant events occurred. In 1857, at Boni's request, the Wadjoan ships flew the Dutch flag upside down. In 1859, the Dutch government asked Wadjo not to help Boni during their war.

On June 10, 1860, Dato Tamana, brother of the Prince of Sidenreng, was honored as Aroe Matowa in Voesora, after a long period without leadership. He settled outside Wadjo in Tjare Tjare.

Internal unrest plagued Wadjo from 1861 to 1867, leading to:

• Population migrations to Tjare Tjare, Kontjinat, Lambas, and Soembawa in 1865
• The Raja of Wadjo visiting Makassar with his brother, the prince of Sidenreng, in 1866

On July 26, 1867, surveyor R.G.I.C. van Bosse was treacherously murdered in Tjallipoe by followers of the Tjadipongal. Wadjo was ordered to make amends. On November 22, the Governor visited the Aroe Matowa of Wadjo in Tjare Tjare.

In 1868, Wadjo partially compensated for van Bosse's murder while secretly supporting rebel Kraeng Bonto Bonto. Full compensation was finally paid in 1869. In 1870, Kraeng Bonto Bonto stayed in Tempe (Wadjo), and by 1871, Wadjo was providing sanctuary to 10 people.

On March 7, 1865, according to government decision number 30, officials were authorized to visit the states of Mandar at least every two months using one of the government's warships. Since no warship was available, the Secretary made the journey with armed boat number 254, which was towed by Her Majesty's steamship Eijkloop as far as Sirviana, Mandar. The Eijkloop then continued on its patrol to the northern entrance of Strait Makassar and the northeast coast of Borneo.

The Secretary departed on October 31 and returned on November 19. The meeting took place in Sakka Vidoenig instead of Marque. The main rulers present were:

• The Rulers of Wado
• The Rulers of Sawitto
• The Rulers of Sirviana
• The Rulers of Winaewang
• Azoe Padalie
• Toe Potto
• Maradia Hape of Balangnipa

As far as could be determined, the only political matter discussed was the Balangnipa situation, where Matowa of Wado, at Maradia Hape's request, had approached the ruler.

• For the positions of Pabitjara Banggal and Pabitjara Totoli, the balipadjas reported election results directly to the ruler
• For lower council positions, results went to the relevant Pabitjara first, who then informed the ruler with the balipadjas

During this period in Saloo, leadership was shared among several officials: Captain Jan van Palos, the glarrang of Baedaecae, the matowa of Siranindi, and the paenggawa of Hamoendjae. These officials were appointed with approval from 5 vassal states: Lotanga, Belo, Marae, Parigi, Lali, and Dola.

Once chosen, a ruler remained in power for life, as there was no tradition of removing rulers from their position. The ruler was assisted by a crown prince (madika melolo) who represented him during illness or absence, participated in the state council, and carried out the ruler's orders.

The crown prince was appointed and dismissed by the ruler's council. Council members and tomatawas were elected by the people and sworn in by the ruler and state council.

The vassal states (Lotanga, Belomarae, Parigi, Lali, and Dolo) had their own administration. Each was led by a prince related to the ruler of Saloo, who also had a council and lesser chiefs. These vassal states had obligations including:

• Providing followers for ceremonial occasions and travels
• Building and maintaining the ruler's residence
• Cultivating the ruler's rice fields
• Fulfilling general obligations to the ruler

In Macasser, on 26 October 1742, the document discusses inspections and various events at Castle Rotterdam. A letter was brought from Maros regarding theft at Fort Valkenburg. A corporal and two common Amboinese soldiers were caught stealing two Company rifles and a piece of white Bugis linen. One guarded while the other climbed over the palisades to smuggle out the stolen goods.

The prisoners were put in chains at one of the castle's points until further orders from the Admiral. On April 22, a church service was held. On April 23, the Political Council met, with their discussions recorded in that day's resolution. On April 24, Tamborese ambassadors who had departed on the 21st returned to the harbor.

The document was signed by A.M.F.K. Morell and Johannes Ferera at Castle Rotterdam on April 21, 1742.

• Bugis
• Macassar
• Bonto Parrang
• Wadjo

The contract was approved and strengthened on March 25, 1889 in Dutch East Indies. It was signed by Governor-General C. Sijnacker Hordijk and General Secretary Tallois.

The document lists territories belonging to Wadjo. Wadjo consisted of:

• Dossora or Boelie with its villages: Aeka or Soewa, Pompa, Moeenge, Nampisie, Dakkorang, Botto, Lewa, Howa, Dioctialakkang, Bettempola or Madjaoelang, Gulibolong, Sa Ejoinig, Sals
• Danreng or Momas, Wadjo, Latamparoe and Letjeng
• Aetjengé Samana with its villages: Lagoesie, Tampangang, Hassiborra, Josampa, Palagoena, Satila

In November 1725, three ships departed for Adidem. The first was captained by Iosadee van Wadjo, with a crew of 14 people. The second was led by Toniewie van Wadjo, with 10 crew members. The third was commanded by Lawalla van Wadjo with 12 crew members.

Their cargo included:

• Rice
• Bugis cloth
• Butonese boxes
• Salt
• Various small items

Later, on May 22, 1726, Iositie van Wadjo sailed to Adidem in a vessel owned by Ioeanna Limara, a Moorish citizen from Macassar.

From Macassar there was a report dated May 18, 1741. Arou Matoua and the Kings of Wadjo received a written statement from the Young King of Boni. Arou Matoua promised to respond the next day. He said that Boni had never taken anything from Wadjo that did not rightfully belong to them. However, Wadjo had taken revenge for the unfair actions of Radja Palacka, who had earlier violated both Muslim religion and local laws by forcing a conquered people to pay protection money when Wadjo was defeated. The people of Wadjo recently took back what was theirs when they conquered Boni, considering it their legal right of retaliation. The people of Boni agreed to this at the time and peace was confirmed between the Tellongpotjo.

On May 18, 1741, first interpreter Jan Hendrik Vol left Macassar for Tosora in the morning. He carried a message from the Admiral to the people of Wadjo. The message contained several points:

• The Company regretted that Wadjo was unwilling to accept them as an honest and fair mediator, despite their agreement.
• They advised Wadjo to make some concessions to Boni at this time, saying it was better to keep things whole than to break them and have to tie them back together.
• If neither Boni nor Wadjo would listen to their good advice, they would not be responsible for any further hostilities.
• They gave friendly advice to Wadjo, citing a Dutch saying that a good peace is better than an uncertain war.
• The choice was up to Wadjo whether they wanted peace or war. The Dutch were ready for peace but would only resort to war if forced.

This message was written from Camp Victoria on February 22, 1741, and was meant to be shown to the Arung Matoa and the kings of Wadjo.

On May 18, 1741, a message from Macassar to Wadjo outlined how to resolve differences between Boni and Wadjo. Here are the main points:

1. Three contracts would be canceled: the Contract of Lamoen Batoua Timoerong, Radja Palacca's contract, and the one made on Sunday, July 7, 1737 at Timoerong, as neither side could agree on them and the Company knew nothing about them.
2. The admiral suggested that Wadjo should give Timoerong to Boni, while Boni would give Pattang Panoeaij and Balawa to Wadjo.
3. Wadjo must return to Boni: the cannon taken from Asjinrana since 1737, the Queen's possessions (both state and personal), and the Boni women and children who were taken away (those still alive).
4. Once both sides agree, all acts of war would cease and be forgotten, establishing permanent peace and friendship without interference in each other's affairs.
5. These points would be added to the Company's contract, with the Company acting as chief ally and guarantor to ensure neither side breaks the agreement.

Wadjo was given three days to respond. This was recorded on February 27, 1741.

On the evening of July 27, 1668, the steamship Koningin Sophia, commanded by Captain Konigsteldt, arrived at the harbor with letters and newspapers from Europe up to June 19. No telegrams were received.

Several property sales took place in Chinatown on July 26, 1668:

• A stone house with tile roof sold to Said Abdul Adries for 3,200 guilders
• A boat called Djoekong was sold to Nio Banggie for 1,560 guilders
• A stone house with tile roof on Maleidsche street was sold to Oeij Ljarj Seeng for 1,630 guilders

In Samarang on July 21, a fire broke out around 3 PM in a blacksmith shop in Depok, destroying several poor residents' homes. The damage was estimated at 1,800 guilders. The Chinese owner of the property immediately provided two picols of rice and money to help those affected.

In Soerabaija on July 17, 1868, government school students planned to sing a welcome song for an upcoming industrial exhibition. In another incident, the head of an English trading house was arrested by the civic guard for refusing to fulfill his civic duties, causing public outrage.

From Banjoewangie on July 13, it was reported that His Majesty's steamer Ardjoeno arrived with the Governor General aboard. Despite rough seas, officials went aboard to pay their respects. The town was decorated with flags, arches, and inscriptions for the occasion.

In Makassar on July 17, peace was restored in the Tjamba region after a rebellion. The rebel leader was wounded, and 23 of his followers were either wounded, killed, or captured.

On July 20, news of resistance reached Makassar. The Governor immediately went to Tankadjene. A cavalry unit and landing party of 30 marines arrived at Suriname at midnight. When they learned that Kraeng Bonto-Bonto had joined forces with Sanze, they were ordered to hand over the former matowa (local leader). When this order was ignored, on July 21, they decided to advance on Djawaija kampong, which was a hideout for troublemakers. About 500 paces from the kampong, troops were suddenly attacked with gunfire by about 100 of the kraeng's followers. A cavalry charge was successful, but the pursuit stopped at the Labakkang border. On July 22, the ships Coehoorn, Captain du Nes, and Suriname brought 60 infantry and a landing division of 210 men to Tankadjene. By July 23, three warships with 400 men, guns, and mortars had assembled. On July 24, troops marched to Djawaija, found no one, burned the kraeng's house, and returned to Tankadjene. On July 25, they left for Makassar while the Governor continued to Negeri and Panette. They learned that Kraeng Bonto-Bonto was hiding in Goeroekapa in the high mountains of Labakkang. All access points were guarded, a small garrison remained in Tankadjene, and the Governor returned to Makassar. Due to ongoing hostilities, on August 5, 150 infantry and 94 marines with two mortars landed at Tankadjene under Major Leenhuysen and reached the mountain's base by midday.

In 1782, the Dutch East India Company (Comp.) received a letter in Batavia from Sultan Abdul Hadie and other leaders. The letter, written in Malay, describes events in Goah after its conquest. The Company had shown mercy and invited all Macassarese to return to their lands, offering them pardon. Governor Braend had created a path of divine mercy, and many Macassarese returned, putting great trust in the Company's compassion. When the Macassarese gathered, the Governor inspected them and declared that they needed a king to protect them. As a result, the Governor of Macasser appointed the letter's author as successor to Sultan Dhinoedien, who had died in Matowa. The new ruler's task was to:

• Govern the kingdom of Goah
• Bind all Macassarese to the Company's loyalty

Around 1689, Soppeng had 300 houses with approximately 3,000 people in total, assuming 10 people per house. The state was led by a queen with the title of Datoe, who held the highest power. This position was hereditary through both male and female lines. The queen at the time was Monittalloeng Rroe Padjoeuara, daughter of Busse Kadjewara, who was the former ruler of Boni. She was married to Karoempang, son of Datoe Padiro of Soppeng.

The government council consisted of:

• A Soelewatang (who represented the queen in council meetings)
• Two Pabitjaras (who presented cases and spoke during council meetings)
• Two Matowas (village chiefs who looked after their residents' interests)
• Two Anre Goeroes (messengers who delivered letters and commands, and were highly respected)

In September 1885, the government decided that starting from January 1, 1886, government coffee from the residency of Soerakarta would be transported to Soerabaja by state railway without using a contractor.

A report from the Governor of Celebes and dependencies stated that at the borders of Barwe, on the orders of the Princess, two women and eight children of Matowa Sjamba Fjamba, as well as one of his followers named Daeng Siala, were detained and handed over. All unrest in the Northern districts had subsided.

On August 10, a request by H. Slaiter and J. van Rinsum for a six-month extension of their term was rejected.

• 2 people got into a fight and died
• Aroe Pantjana plundered the household where the fight started
• He took 15 people away

• The Palloenglatak (state officials)
• The four pabitjara of Sidenzing
• The Anang aroewal, which included:
  • Anange ri Camantieng
  • Mloejong Macaotanree
  • Snange ri Malobong
  • Palopo Wallange Timerang
  • Prsesae
• The matowa aroewal, including:
  • Matewa Sisenring
  • Malepe Geeroe
  • Seleadji Rewaewee
  • Arnhang Alahoewang
• The dili-limae or bili laking, including:
  • Haven Amparita
  • Cjaranali
  • Odiloha
  • Vellaen Alcanie