United States or Tokelau ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
A daring attempt was made by the Katibus tribe eight years since to capture Fort Brooke, but although taken by surprise, the Resident and his handful of men drove them back with great ease, killing eight of their number, and shooting their chief with his own hand.
The river, however, widened to nearly a mile in breadth two hours after leaving Kanowit, and we made better way, the mouth of the Katibus stream being passed at mid-day. The character of the country around this part of the River Rejang is extremely beautiful, and presents a pleasing contrast to the flat swampy marshes which line the river below Kanowit.
The Rejang Residency Wild Tribes of the Interior Start for Rejang Timber Ships Sibu Attack by Katibus A Dinner Party The Fireship Kanowit "Jok" Kanowits' Dwellings Human Heads "Bones" and "Massa Johnson." Sarawak is divided into six districts or Residencies, each of which is under the supervision and control of a European Government officer.
A large war-canoe was passed a short distance above Katibus, containing forty or fifty men of that tribe.
Word Of The Day