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8.
That the presence of a number of Germans and Austrians does render greater precautions necessary is true. I
can only say that the Colonial Government have rendered and will
render in the future every assistance in making those precautions
effective if you decide that present arrangements are to continue.
9.
Finally I would remark that if at any time before
the close of the war it is desired for whatever reason to arrest
as prisoners of war any or all of the persons referred to in this
despatch, such arrest can be carried out as none of the 74
persons will be allowed to leave the Colony.
10.
I have sent a copy of this despatch both to the
General Officer Commanding and to the Commodore.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Hay
Governor, &c.