Chapter VI: Pages 84-92

The Colony of Labuan, ceded to England in return for assistance
against pirates. For similar reasons monopoly of pepper trade
granted to the East India Company in 1774. First British
connection with Labuan in 1775, on expulsion from Balambangan.
Belcher and Brooke visit Brunai, 1844, to enquire into alleged
detention of an European female. Offer of cession of Labuan. Rajah
Muda Hassim. At Sultan's request, British attack Osman, in Marudu
Bay, 1845. Brooke recognised as the Queen's agent in Borneo.
Captain Mundy, R.N., under Lord Palmerston's instructions, hoists
British flag in Labuan, 24th Dec., 1846. Brooke appointed the
first Governor, 1847, being at the same time British
representative in Borneo, and independent ruler of Sarawak. His
staff of 'Queen's officers'; concluded present treaty with Brunai;
ceased to be Governor 1851. Sir Hugh Low, Sir J. Pope Hennessy,
Sir Henry Bulwer, Sir Charles Lees. Original expectations of the
Colony not realized. Description of the island. The Kadayans.
Agriculture, timber, trade. Overshadowed by Singapore, Sarawak,
and North Borneo. Writer's suggestion for proclaiming British
Protectorate over North Borneo, and assigning to it the Government
of Labuan, has been adopted. Population of Labuan. Its coal
measures and the failure of successive companies to work them; now
being worked by Central Borneo Company (Ltd.). Chinese and natives
worked well under Europeans. Revenue and expenditure. Labuan
self-supporting since 1860. High-sounding official titles. One
officer plays many parts. Labuan celebrated for its fruits,
introduced by Sir Hugh Low. Sir Hugh's influence; instance of,
when writer was fired on by Sulus. H.M.S. _Frolic_ on a rock.
Captain Buckle, R.N. Dr. Treacher's coco-nut plantation. The
Church.