to remember that this
gunboit
Squadron how only Very lately been
formed, is still want
iting in the
efficiency of old established
Systems,
and requires time to get into working Order. Itrist, therefore, he will su that the laudable efforts of the Gournment to modernize its naval defences by the addition of Steam ressets would be best supported by a liberal interpretation of its position. Imay mention, however, that the Flag these gunboats in the Imperial Service wear has formed the subject of Correspondence between Commodore Oliver Jones, R. N., and myself, copies of which Jenclose
From on
To
J
Jones
جمركية
3. October 1868.
244
for the Governor's information; and I
may
add that all the Officers in them hold commissions under the seal of the Viceroy.
As regards Mr. Marcy and.
the satisfaction that should be demanded for the threat of firing
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ball into the Steamer Kinshan, the Viceroy removed that Officer from the Imperial service as somewhe hind of the proceding, nothing more, I presume, need be said,
the subject.
heard
You will be good enough to inform His Excellency that I will bring to the notice of the Viceroy in conversation the contents of his
despatch, and I have
no doubt he