Rural inhabitants in the neighbourhood of Guimbal on the island of Panay, P.L, are hastily seeking sécurily in the larger towns following reports that a secret society of "fanatics," led by a girl aged 13, is planning an uprising against the authorities, Members of the society, calling themselves "Caballeros de Santa Cruz" (Knights of the Cross), were formerly followers of Florencio Intrechera, self-styled "Emperor of Iloilo," who died recently in Manila in a fit of insanity.
The young leader of the "Caballeros," whose name nobody seems to know. is stated to have supernatural powers. Her followers claim that when their revolt is started, she will be able to turn pieces of wood and bamboo, already piled high in their private chapel, into guns and swords, says a Reuter message from, Manila.
The chief of police at Guimbal has been warned by the provincial authorities to keep à wary eye on the society's activities, but he does not
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