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particular waters, and that in the same way the use of submarine mines should not be resorted to unless there is reasonable prospect of attack. At the least, it should be understood that neither the traffic Regulations nor the laying of submarine mines should be put in operation without compe- tent naval approval, whenever such is available."
26. Page 60, Second Paragraph.--In addition to the drafts of Proclamations already prépared, one should be drawn out for bringing into force the Order in Council of the 26th October, 1896, for constituting the Board referred to in Sub- Clause 13, Clause 3 of that Order, and for giving effect to any of its provisions involving the issue of special Orders and Regulations by the Governor.
27. Page 62. Proclamations.-The 7th and 9th lines of Proclamation I would be more accurate and probably equally well suited to allay unnecessary alarm if they were worded as follows :--
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The British naval forces may be relied on to intercept any attack of a more serious nature than it is within the power of the available resources of the Colony to defeat."
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The necessary arrangements have been made for obtaining early information of a projected attack."
November 30, 1897.
(Signed)
M. NATHAN, Secretary.
Colonial Defence Committee.
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