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 "A long time ago, Katipol discovered Rikavong and migrated there. The population resided in Rikavong had surpassed that of Katipol (as of 1887). However, Rikavong resented the loyalty toward their ancestors and Chiefs, and were enraged by some incidents, so they abandoned the loyalty toward Katipol and declared independence. As a result, Rikavong and Katipol started war.
Two days ago, they (Rikavong arrived Katipol) arrived and fought a battle in knight's spirit with prearranged battle time and location. That battle resulted 149 casualties for Rikavong and 8 for Katipol, and intensified the opposition. Rikavong accused Katipol of breaking the promise and attacking from the side in result of their failure. The opposition continued on, and Rikavong attacked Katipol again.
The canon fire and iron bell sound from us caused Katipol believing it was an attack from Rikavong and gathering for the counterattack.
On the third day, we went to Paosang. The Chief (Katipol) and a team of guards guarded us to Rikavong creek. Rikavong field was situated between Paosang and Katipol. After the outbreak of the war, the roads from Katipol to Han colony were full of danger. The Chief warned us and comforted us by saying the indigenous people would not attack strangers... We traveled on and saw light reflected by fire gun before the bushes... When we approached, the ambushers realized that we were not Katipol, so they politely welcomed us.
I forgot to mention that there were about 20 people, including Hans, Amei, and Pingpu, both male and female, followed us all daylong to Katipol to seek security." |
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Englishman (G. Taylor) described the battle: 
