No. 19.
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No. 13.
The Acting Colonial Secretary at Singapore to the Earl of Carnarvon.—(Received
(Telegraphic.)
November 10.)
Singapore, November 9, 1875, 6·15 p.m. COMMANDANT recommends 1,000 men from Calcutta with artillery and mountain guns. Have telegraphed accordingly to General. Hong Kong offers three companies. Have telegraphed to accept " Ringdove" and "Modeste'
on way from Hong Kong. "Egeria" will follow. Birch's body recovered.
No. 14.
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Substance of Telegram from the Acting Colonial Secretary at Singapore to the Earl of Carnarvon.-(Received November 10, 8:35 A.M.)
TWO telegrams just received, 7 morning; will repeat both to Governor vid Penang. Governor will express own views. Executive Council's views telegraphed yesterday. 1,000 men, besides artillery, and three Hong Kong companies Indian troops, will come unless countermanded.
Sir,
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No. 18.
War Office to Colonial Office.
War Office, November 10, 1875. I AM directed by the Secretary of State for War to transmit to you, for the information of the Earl of Carnarvon, a copy of a telegraphic message sent yesterday to the General Officer commanding the troops at Hong Kong relative to the dispatch of men to Penang.
Inclosure in No. 18.
I am, &c.
(Signed)
J. C. VIVIAN.
The Secretary of State for War to the General Officer Commanding at Hong Kong.
November 10, 1875.
(Telegraphic.)
LET 800 troops be embarked on Thursday, the 11th, for Penang. Steamers calling for orders at Singapore.
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No. 15.
The Earl of Carnarvon to the Acting Colonial Secretary at Singapore.—(Registered November 10.)
(Telegraphic.)
I HAVE arranged to send 300 men from Hong Kong. Shipping taken up. They will sail Thursday. I have requested 250 more from India; immediately telegraph whether Government considers this enough.
Sir,
India Office to Colonial Office.
India Office, November 10, 1875.
I AM directed by the Secretary of State for India in Council to transmit herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copies of telegrams relative to the despatch of troops to Perak.
I have, &c. (Signed) B. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.
No. 16.
The Earl of Carnarvon to the Acting Governor, Singapore.
Downing Street, November 10, 1875.
(Telegraphic.)
TELEGRAPH on at once to Sir W. Jervois. Irving telegraphs you will express your own views respecting troops from India.
Viceroy can supply 1,000 men if absolutely needed. Consider, therefore, care- fully how many you require, and telegraph accordingly to President in Council, Calcutta, also informing me.
Sir,
No. 17.
Admiralty to Colonial Office.
Admiralty, November 10, 1875.
WITH reference to my letter of yesterday and to yours of to-day, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you that the following telegram has this day been received from Vico-Admiral Ryder at Shanghae, viz. :-
"Have sent Modeste, Egeris, and Ringdove' to Singapore to reinforce ''Thistle' and Fly. If necessary I shall follow with ' Audacious.” I leave Shanghae after arrival of mail on 14th."
I am, &c.
(Signed)
ROBERT HALL.
(Telegraphic.)
Inclosure 1 in No. 19.
The Marquis of Salusbury to the Viceroy of India,
November 8, 1875.
SERIOUS disturbances reported in Perak. Sir W. Jervois states he may require
troops.
In that case he has been directed to apply to you.
Please immediately to comply with any such requisition in the manner you think best, taking up necessary freight. Delay may lead to serious consequences.
Jervois probably will need not less than 800 men.
Cost will be borne by Imperial revenues.
(Telegraphic.)
Inclosure in No. 19.
The Viceroy of India to the Marquis of Salisbury,
YOURS of 8th, Perak.
Bombay, November 9, 1875.
I have requested President in Council, Caloutta, to take immediate measures to send force to Penang from Calcutta, and settle details as to strength with Colonial Government.
Admiral has been requested to send ship of war to Penang at once.
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