The Bates Treaty

• To neutralize Moro resistance to its

colonization of the Sulu Archipelago, the
Americans were particularly diplomatic and
had no intention to wage war with them.

• the US appointed Gen. John C. Bates to

forge a treaty with the Sulu Sultan Jamal ul-
Kiram.

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 Sulu Sultan Jamal ul-Kiram

I acknowledge American sovereignty over my lands.

However, Sulu will have an autonomous
government and receive monthly salaries in return
for raising the American flag in my lands.

The U.S. pledges to respect the authority of the Sultanate, not to interfere
with your religious beliefs, will pay certain emoluments to the Sultan and his
principal chiefs.

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 The Bates Treaty
• The Bates Treaty was signed by the
General Bates, representing U.S, and
Sultan, Raja Muda, Datu Attik, Dati
calbi, and Datu Joakanain,
representing Jolo in 1899.

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