42 The Philippine Journal of Science 
1 peso each per day, depending on the exigencies and the need 
of their services, in addition to subsistence. Sufficient time in 
advance should be given to the officials or datus whose aid and 
favor are asked. 
Supplies for cargadores.—Two and a half to 3 chupas of rice 
per day for each cargador is the rule in this country. There are 
8 chupas of rice to 1 ganta. One ganta equals 3 liters, dry 
measure. A chupa of rice costs from 7 to 10 centavos. Car- 
gadores also subsist on dried fish, salmon, and sometimes chick- 
ens and salt. All of these can usually be obtained at Cotabato. 
Chickens can be obtained in the Moro settlements throughout 
the country. Dried salted fish at present (May, 1921) costs 
90 centavos per kilogram; a case of 48 cans of salmon, 13.44 
pesos; salt, 1.70 per sack; chickens, 30 to 50 centavos. The 
average cost of subsistence per day per cargador is from 30 to 
40 centavos. 
Supplies for Americans.—American subsistence will cost from 
‘3 to 4 pesos on the average. Cream crackers, rice, and some 
canned supplies can be obtained at times at Pikit, but stores 
and market there cannot be depended upon. Chickens and eggs 
can be obtained at Dulawan and Pikit, if sufijcient time in ad- 
vance is given for procuring them. Chickens cost 30 to 50 
centavos each and eggs from 2 to 4 centavos each, depending 
on the time. Supplies, other than chickens and eggs, which 
might be obtained at Pikit will cost at-least 5 to 10 per cent 
higher than if purchased in Zamboanga or Cotabato. Canned 
_ goods and potatoes should be brought from Manila, Zamboanga, 
* or Cotabato. Supplies are scarce after leaving Cotabato. 
Additional information.—The present cost of transporting 
supplies from Manila to Cotabato is 16.75 pesos per ton. The 
information given above holds good principally along Cotabato 
River. The supplies and cargadores are hard to get in these 
regions. People going into such regions should have a sufficient 
number of cargadores and extra rations. Travelers should 
carry plenty of change for paying cargadores when discharged ; 
discharged cargadores should be given sufficient food to last 
them till their arrival at their homes. People carrying large 
sums of money should be very careful not to allow outsiders 
to know it. It is advisable in all cases for travelers to see 
the Constabulary station commander at Pikit before leaving 
that point for the interior to ascertain whether it is necessary 
to have an escort. 
