—ly confined to the suppression of piracy, and I’m afraid that it may be found a very difficult matter to make such restrictions really effectual. I am not in favour of any comprehensive relaxation of the prohibition now in force under the terms of the Proclamation.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
W. J. Warde
Major-General,
Administering the Government.