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Iquadron in this harbour and at
I learn from that the Clincess for
in
other points, whence it could, in the count has given frech subs instructions for the
of war being declared, strike recet...
protection of the fre
Settlements at the t
I beedily steps in these seas, and, if possible men-of-war. The t
and effectively at the Russian Porto, during the he absence of our highes
asin a blow at Wladivostock, the
and American Squad will give all the an that their limited in
cheef Russian arsenal in the Pacific, permit.
which is distant
distant by
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ten
days
s team only eight-
Moreover, the "Wiveri
and "Tweed " (reserve shiper) have been but in Commission for the defence of this harbour, while torpedor, and submarine mines are being got ready, and will be quaterially assisted by Ithe flotilla of
belonging to the Colonial Government,
steano-launches
which I have directed to be armed and
equipped
equipped for theat purpose. On land,
the new forts which are
being created
at the capcuse of the Colony, are being
pucked forward as
while, a.
among
fast as possible; other Incasures of precautions.
steps have been taken for victualling the
On the
Garrison for several monthes 14th instant, the General Commanding ordered all the Batteries to be fully
Inanned, so that every Ofpier and
Soldier
rway
know his proper post in
an hostile attack. A body of
Case of an
-regular Infantry, accorupanied by thee Volunteer Artillery with their light Mountain guns,
was also exercised
Is holding the pass by totuck aw ow the south side enemy landing
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