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Enclosure 2. in No. 36.

The PRESIDENT IN COUNCIL, Calcutta, to the MARQUIS OF Salisbury. (Telegraphic.)

November 10, 1875, THE Viceroy has conveyed your Lordship's instructions to comply with requisition of Straits Government for troops, and requisition has been received for 1,000 men, with detachment of artillery and mountain guns. This will involve sending head quarters of two regiments. May Commander-in-Chief be asked to send a selected officer in command, who will probably be senior to officer commanding in the Straits ?

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Enclosure 2. in No. 38.

The PRESIDENT IN COUNCIL, Calcutta, to the Maquis or Salisbury.

November 12, 1875.

(Telegraphic.)

Perak. On supposition that 1,000 infantry may go, Commander-in-Chief proposed Buffs and 1st Goorkhas.

Sir W. Jervois telegraphs for 1,500 European infantry or two regiments, though we asked if some might not be natives.

Commander-in-Chief evidently thinks for such a service that a proportion of good native troops is desirable, and we entirely concur.

Sir W. Jervois also asks for a mountain battery, four engineer officers, 50 miles of field telegraph, as much wire as can be spared, and 1,000,000 rounds of Snider ammuni- tion.

We wait your orders.

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Enclosure 3. in No. 36.

The MARQUIS OF SALISBURY to the PRESIDENT IN Council, Calcutta. (Telegraphic.)

November 10, 1875.

HOLD the 1,000 troops and artillery in readiness, but do not despatch any until further instructed, as telegram from Jervois is expected here, and the whole 1,000 may possibly not be required.

No objection to sending selected officer as you suggest. The officer sent should be fully competent to take command, as Sir W. Jervois will probably be required at seat of Government.

Inform me whom you propose to send.

SLB,

No. 37.

ADMIRALTY to COLONIAL OFFICE.

Admiralty, November 11, 1875. WITH reference to previous communications, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, that the following telegram has this day been received from Commodore Parish, at Hong Kong, viz. :-

"Over 300 troops sent to Singapore by Kashgar,' this day" (11th November).

SIB,

am, &c.

(Signed)

ROBERT HALL.

No. 38,

INDIA OFFICE to COLONIAL OFFICE.

India Office, November 12, 1875.

In continuation of my letter of the 11th instant I am directed by the Secretary of State for India in Council to forward herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copies of telegrams relative to the despatch of forces to Perak.

(Telegraphic,)

I have, &c. (Signed) B. T, PEARS, Major-General,

Military Secretary.

Enclosure 1. in No. 38,

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The VICEROY OF INDIA to the Marquis of SalisbuRY.

"Philomel" left on 11th for Penang.

Admiral holds another ship ready if required.

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November 12, 1875.

No. 39.

The EARL OF CARNARVON to GOVERNOR SIB W. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B.

(Telegraphic.)

Downing Street, November 12, 1875.

SECRETARY OF STATE tells me you now ask for two regiments of European infantry, or 1,500 bayonets, with artillery, 50 miles telegraphic apparatus, and a million cartridges. I am extremely disappointed at getting no reply to all iny requests for full explanations and details. I cannot judge for what purpose you want a military force apparently so much larger than what would be required to punish what you originally called an isolated outrage.

Before India is told to send soldiers, explain what policy you have in view; what is now the state of things; whether disturbance is spreading; what cause to apprehend danger in future; and why natives may not form part of the force.

Please send quick and full answer.

No. 40.

GOVERNOR SIE W. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B., to the EARL OF CARNARVON.

(Received November 12, 11.35 p.m.) (Telegraphic.)

Singapore, November 12, 1875, 1.25 p.m. GLAD to find intended application for troops auticipated in England on my return yesterday to Singapore from Perak. Have applied to India for 1,500 English troops, say two regiments, one battery with mountain guns, ready to be worked by men in the field.

General from Hong Kong, with 300 men, now on way here. There is already about 750 of the line and 80 gunners. "Thistle" and “.

"Fly

"Modeste," are now at Perak. "Ringdove," and "Egeria,” are expected. Force of seamen will be organised

All circumstances fully considered. I am well acquainted with country and believe force to be sufficient. Corps of native auxiliaries, and coolie corps and corps for con- struction of rafts are being raised. Fifty flat-bottom boats which will be ready in a week ordered. Residency at Bandar inviolable; 300 men ten miles above ship naviga tion in Perak River; also thence some 60 miles down to the ses. Steam launches and boats keep communication with sea open. People and Chiefs in lower part of river, including Sultan, thought loyal.

Sultan Laxamana and Shahi Bandahara paid visit on the 9th instant. Sultan promised

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boats and men. Yusuf's predecessor in Upper Perak likewise remains loyal. Disaffec- tion most likely restricted to small portion of country; wise, nevertheless, to act as if Chinese people in Laroot will prevent difficulties there it is hoped. Intend to attack from Laroot, and march force over hills dividing Laroot from Perak to Qualla Kan-Ajwa-Dabar-g-su, about 120 miles up the river, thus acting both up and down stream. Have ordered Speedy with Sepoys to hold passage and check all communica- tion between Perak and Laroot. Native auxiliarica will probably be sent across from Bugas River to Perak River.

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