SIR,
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No. 32.
ADMIRALTY to COLONIAL OFFICE.
Admiralty, November 10, 1875. WITH reference to my letter of yesterday and to yours of to-day, I am com- manded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you that the following telegram has this day been received from Vice-Admiral Ryder at Shanghae, viz. :-
Have sent Modeste,'' Egeria,' 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.
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Enclosure 2. in No. 34.
The VICEROY OF INDIA to the Marquis of Salisbury.
(Telegraphic.)
Yours of 8th, Perak.
Bombay, November 9, 1875.
I have requested President in Council, Calcutta, to take immediate measures to send force to Penang from Calcutta, and settle details as to strength with Colonial Govern-
inent.
Admiral has been requested to send ship of war to Penang at once.
Enclosure 3. in No. 34.
The MARQUIS of Salisbury to the VICEROY OF INDIA.
SI,
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 infor mation 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 despatch of men to Penang.
I am, &c. (Signed)
J. C. VIVIAN.
(Telegraphic.)
Yours to-day, Perak.
November 9, 1875.
300 men of the troops required are going from Hong Kong on Thursday.
I have to instruct you to despatch as soon as possible 250 from India and to bold further reinforcements ready in case of need.
No, 33.
No. 36.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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Enclosure in No. 33.
The SECRETARY of State for WAR to the General Officer Commanding at Hong Kong, (Telegraphic.)
LET 300 troops be embarked on Thursday, the 11th, for Penang. Steamers calling for orders at Singapore.
No. 35.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY at Singapore to the EARL OF
CARNARVON. (Received November 11.) (Telegraphic.)
Singapore, November 11, 1875, 8.20 a.m. TELGRAPHED everything yesterday to Governor, who will arrive at Singapore to-day. India asks whether natives or Europeans? Am deferring answer till Governor comes.
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No. 34.
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,
SIL,
INDIA OFFICE to COLONIAL OFFICE.
India Office, November 11, 1875.
In continuation of my letter of the 10th instant, 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 regarding arrangements for the despatch of troops to Perak.
I have, &c. (Signed) C. MASON
For Military Secretary.
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Enclosure 1. in No. 34.
The MARQUIS OF SALISBURY to the VICEROY of India.
(Telegraphic.)
November 8, 1875.
Sextops disturbances reported in Perak. troops.
Sir W. Jervois states he may require
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 300 men.
Cost will be borne by Imperial revenues.
• No. 28.
Enclosure 1. in. No. 86.
The VICEROY OF INDIA to the Marquis of SALISBURY.
(Telegraphic.)
November 10, 1875. Youn telegram of the 9th has been repeated to Sir Henry Norman. As information of amount of force required is incomplete, he will be guided by further communication with Straits Government. Please send any further telegrams to President in Council, Calcutta, and not to me.
Sir Henry Norman will make all arrangements without reference to me.
• No. 34
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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