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mouth of the Jugra River. Kahar, though probably a worse character, had a certain air of bonhommie which made his companionship not so disagreeable.

86. Rajah Moosa, the eldest son, and the only sou by a mother of princely blood, left a better impression. He had just arrived from Perak; and although, at first, he had rather a wild appearance, he soon toned down, and was very earnest to be thought well of. He, at the first suggestion, begged the Governor to take him to Singapore. He is certainly out of place at Langat. He is of a religious turn of mind, is much respected by the Malays, and does not appear to associate himself much with Yacoob and Kahar. With the advantage of living a year or two at Singapore, and mixing with the better classes of society, European and native, he would, without doubt, be improved, and would make a good successor to the present Sultan, whose rightful heir be is.

87. Tuanku Kudin's long familiarity with Europeans, and his' half European education at Quedah, have fitted him well for his place as a ruler. He has already made great progress in civil life at his residence, Klang, where he has made roads and He is said to take the improved the country, which is now flourishing under his rule. regular and proper share of revenue, and to administer justice among the Chinese in a way to satisfy them. It appeared that, if relieved from the opposition of the Sultan's sons and their dependants, he would soon restore the country to peace,

Final Arrangements.

88. The Governor had another interview with the Admiral, in which it was arranged that the Commissioners, Major McNair and Mr. Davidson, should go, with Tuanku Kudin, on board Her Majesty's ship "Thalia;" which ship was detached by the Admiral with the "Rinaldo” and “Avon," to remain in front of the Jugra River (the "Midge," being at Langat) till the trial of the prisoners should be concluded; on which the squadron would take Tuanku Kudin, with his schooner, to visit the rivers to the south; and, on this duty being completed, should return to Singapore.

Return of Governor to Singapore.

89. Every thing had now been done which could be usefully undertaken by the Governor himself at the present visit; accordingly, the "Pluto," with the Governor and party, left the anchorage at 8 PM., on Wednesday, 12th February, and arrived at Singapore the following evening, Thursday, the 13th February, at 5'40 P.M.

(Signed)

T. BRADDELL, Attorney-General, Straits Settlements.

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justice now to be done is the justice of our friend as the Sovereign of Salangore, and that we are ready to afford every assistance to our friend, and for this purpose will leave two Commissioners, who will attend our friend's Court.

(Signed) A. CLARKE

The Sultan of Salangore to his Excellency the Governor, Straits Settlements.

(After compliments.)

WE inform our friend that we have received a letter from our friend, and under-

February 10, 1874 stand all its contents.

Now we appoint our son Tanka Dia Udin our Wakil, together with Datu Aru, Punghulu Dagang, and a Chinaman named See Kang. These four of our officers will attend to enquire into the matter as far as they relate to our subjects, and we will never forget our friend's advice. This is what we inform our friend.

His Excellency the Governor, Straits Settlements, to the Sultan of Salangore. (After compliments.)

February 10, 1874.

WE have now, in taking leave of our friend, to write to thank our friend for the assurances our friend gave to-day as to piracy. The Admiral will leave some of his ahipe-of-war for the purpose of assisting in putting a stop to piracy. We have now to request that our friend will take the necessary steps for collecting the witnesses required for the trial of the prisoners now on board Her Majesty's ship "Rinaldo," and that our friend will send these witnesses, and the officers named by our friend, the Datu Aru, Punghulu Dagang, and See Kang, to the stockade at the mouth of the Jugra River, where they ought to arrive on the morning of Thursday, the day after to-morrow.

The promptitude and exactitude with which our friend will carry on the request in this letter will be a sure proof to us of our friend's sincerity in his professed desire to destroy piracy in his country.

We are convinced that our friend will afford every assistance necessary to enable the Court effectually to carry out its duty. If more witnesses, or other proofs, or accused persons are required by the Court, that our friend will at once send the witnesses, or accused persons, or proof, when requested.

(Signed)

A. CLARKE.

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Inclosure 4 in No. 84.

Letters to and from the Sultan and the Governor.

The Sultan of Salangore to his Excellency the Governor, Straits Settlements.

(After compliments.)

February 9, 1874.

WE inform our friend that the letter brought by Moonshi Mahomed Syed is safely arrived to us, and understood all its contents.

Now we inform our friend about the matter which our friend mentions. Our son Tunku Dia Udin will become as our Commissioner to see the justice of our friend, and, beside, to-morrow we will send to our friend three or four of our great men, because This is what this is evening time we cannot see them, and also they live far from us. we inform our friend.

His Excellency the Governor, Straits Settlements, to the Sultan of Salangore.

(After compliments.)

February 10, 1874.

WE have received our friend's letter, appointing our friend's son Tunku Dia Udin, with some of our friend's great officers, to attend at the trial of persons accused of piracy, and are much gratified that our friend has so readily understood what was proper We observe, however, that our friend's to be done under the circunstances of the case.

letter may be misconstrued, and we draw our friend's attention to the fact that the

His Excellency the Governor, Straits Settlements, to the Sultan of Salangore.

(After compliments.)

February 11, 1874.

IT is with much regret that I have to inform my friend that since my letter of this morning was sent to my friend, it has been brought to my notice that the friends of the persons murdered in the piracy case near the Jugra River have sent a letter complaining that my friend's son, Tunku Yacoob, was implicated in that piracy. I cannot myself believe that this case be true, but I inform our friend of it, and point out to him that the best proof he can afford as to his sincerity in this affair, and his desire to see justice done, will be for my friend to direct his son to appear before the Court with all the proofs he can bring forward in support of his innocence.

A. CLARKE.

Gentlemen,

Inclosure 5 in No. 84.

(Signed)

Colonial steam-ship “ Pluto,” Langat, February 11, 1874.

I HAVE appointed you to be Commissioners to represent me in carrying into effect such further proceedings as may be necessary for restoring peace to Salangore.

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You are acquainted with what has occurred since our arrival here. The Sultan has appointed his Viceroy, Tunku Dia Udin, to conduct the inquiry into the charge of piracy against the prisoners on board Her Majesty's ship “Rinaldo," and has associated three of his Chiefs in this inquiry. His Excellency the Vice-Admiral commanding the Naval Forces in the China Station has arranged to leave some of Her Majesty's ships to be employed in such manner as may prove most effectual for the purpose of putting an ead

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