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boatman killed, two Sepoys dangerously wounded; Mr. Abbott left in charge. Welner here with 'Pluto' received at Koto-stia letter addressed to Birch from Davidson, Klang, reporting serious disturbances at Ulu Klang, encouraged by Sultan Salangore, and warning against Massahor and Assal. Swettenham went to Quaila Kangsa; nothing yet heard of him, but Welner sent to have him warned through Speedy; Davidson also informed. Making arrangements to send military and police by Pluto' to assist Abbot."

Enclosure 3. in No. 64.

From GOVERNOR, Singapore, to Lieutenant-Governor, Penang.

November 3rd, 1875. "When and how did you receive the information conveyed in your telegram of this day's date."

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No. 65.

ADMIRALTY to COLONIAL OFFICE.

SIB,

Admiralty, December 8, 1875. WITH reference to previous correspondence on the subject of the recent disturbances in the Malay Peninsula, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, an extract from a Despatch, of the 15th ultimo, from Rear-Admiral Macdonald, Naval Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies, reporting that H.M.S "Philomel" had left Bombay for Penang and Singapore to be placed at the disposal of the Governor of the Straits Settlements.

The Under Secretary of State

for the Colonies.

I have, &c. (Signed) ROBERT HALL.

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

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FIPLICO.

Enclosure 4. in No. 64.

From COLONEL ANSON, Penang, to GOVERNOR, Singapore.

November 3rd, 1875. "FROM Mr. Welner who arrived in Pluto' at 7 p.m., and had been staying with Mr. Birch. Pluto' leaves at 6 to-morrow morning with 60 men of 10th, and 30 police under Plunket, and Captain Innes as temporary Acting Assistant Resident, and Kyu- nersley as interpreter, unless counter-ordered by you."

Enclosure in No. 65.

at Bombay.

EXTRACT of & LETTER from REAR-ADMIRAL MACDONALD, dated November 15, 1875,

In pursuance of the Lordships' directions conveyed by telegram the "Philomel' left this anchorage on the 11th inst. for Singapore, calling at Penang en route. instructed Commander Garforth to place himself under the orders of the Senior Naval I have Officer present, but that should he find himself the Senior Officer on arrival, to place the gua vessel he comirands at the disposal of the Governor of the Straits Settlements and follow his wishes with respect to the present emergency in his Government.

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Enclosure 5. in No. 64.

From GOVERNOR, Singapore, to Lieutenant-GovERNOR, Penang.

November 3rd, 1875.

Perak, "RECEIVED following cypher telegram from Birch same time as yours. November 1st. All quiet." "Proclamations issued in Perak. Laxamana and Shahbandar have written to you and accept offices. Troops not required. Sailors return in Pluto' You From this telegram from Birch it seems impossible Welner's news can be correct. may, however, send troops and police with officers as you propose, if you still think Wire reply." Welner's information can be correct.

Enclosure 6. in No. 64.

From COLONEL ANSON, Penang, to GOVERNOR, Singapore.

November 4th, 1875.

"BIRCH's telegram was written before Birch left Welner, and went to Passir Sala to post proclamation up the River. Abbott was with Birch at Passir Sala, but had gone out shooting. He escaped under a heavy fire in a bost, one man shot through mouth, brought here in Pluto,' two Sikhs left at Perak too badly wounded to be moved; have told Innes to suggest to Stirling if met at Dindings to go to Klang to assist Davidson, and return immediately to Perak. Shahbandar went up river and suspected of taking active part."

Enclosure 7. in No. 64, ses accompanying Map.

No. 66.

Copy of a Telegram from the GOVERNOR of the STRAIT'S SETTLEMENTS, addressed to the EARL OF CARNARVON, dated Penang, December 3, 1875.— (Received at the Colonial Office, December 8.)

SINCE writing despatches to your Lordship, I have endeavoured to ascertain as far as possible true causes of feeling that led to Birch's murder; am more and more convinced that reasons were not from change of policy mentioned in despatch 16th October, nor Proclamation issued conformably therewith, but from dead state of feeling engendered by necessary reforms, stoppage of exactions by Chiefs, and fear of abolition of debt-slavery. These matters, I believe, led to smothered feeling of hostility of which no one was aware, and which exploded prematurely in Birch's murder. From all sides 1 get accounts of complicity of Chiefs, including the very highest, which I shall investigate as soon as it can be done. Universal opinion here is that prompt action taken has prevented general rising in Perak. I have caused Mahdi to be arrested. Salangore now appears quiet. Just received telegram reporting rising in States near Sungie Ujong. Have ordered reinforcements to be sent. 350 Indian troops now in Perak, rest of Indian forces expected three days.

No. 67.

Substance of Telegram from GoVERNOR SIR W. JERVOIS to the EARL OF CAR- NARVON, dated Penang, December 3, 1875.-(Received at the Colonial Office, December 8, 9 a.m.)

RECEIVED further telegrain Singapore, stating officers Malacca and Sungie Ujong write in tone serious apprehension." Reported whole country about Malacca up in arms; I 8

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