Left the mouth oi' the estero about the middle of the forenoon# 
Crocodile fenders--a sort of boom- -were noted in front of each Moro 
boat J and ing and places where the Moros bathe and wash their clothing. 
A crocodile 15 feet long was shot near Datto Piang's place. Piang's 
irrigation canal, on the right bank, is a large, swift stream of 
water and driftage. The water cones out with a rush, bearing a 
heavy burden of water cabbage, grass islands, and other driftage. 
Many cotton trees and hedges of large flower locust, A captive 
Chino slave dealer with 2 pretty Moro maidens were taken aboard. 
Below Piang's we passed Datto Dj imbangan's market, at the mouth 
of the Libungan River, with its block house and detachment of American 
soldiers. Passed Bulibud, belonging to the Princessa, on the left 
bank of the Rio Grande at 1:35 P. M. Passed the Sultana's place at 
1:45 P. M. Left Cotabato for Zamboanga about 3 P. M. and finished 
the river by daylight. 
March 15, 1904, Reached Zamboanga at 9 A. M. 
