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Bates Mission to Sultan of Sulu
General Bates led a mission to the Sultan of Sulu at Jolo, securing an accord with the United States and outlining terms of sovereignty and control in the southern Philippine archipelago. The article details the ceremony, the sultan's signing delay, and Bates' diplomacy amid Moros and local chiefs.
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Gen. Bates
Sultan OF Sulu
Sulu Archipelago
Jolo
Eyilles
Stuve
Manila
Sula
Emu
Mindanaia
Ute
Hornes
Sain
Perth
Mintanac
Noel Geneous
Panppines
Laat Ventura
Emma
Papal
Bates
Charleston
United States
Luabtjess
Sultana
Trehendler Chon
Johny Bietes
Artie L
Bulu
Domentie
Arericanitiu
Antu
Willy
Philippine Delaids
Arce
Esvodt
Pitti
Batty
Arhele
Waltel
Weafeity
Amma C.eeceeewernpesen PD
Jeloey
Balak Muda
Tyta AN
Casbe
Diath Tihany
Siena
LBN
Sulu
Sulten
Speetataa
Lintenerm
Hatimedan
Peites
Istanits
Cid
Seton
Althouse Gener
Pete
Fries
Tealawala
Rene
Mate
Amie
Tie Taniony
Athitin
Josie
Porson
Paris
Wvolo
Cleneral Bates
Ike
Careleid
Kme