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14. Information as to the terms on which the vessels for the expedition have been taken up will be seat by the next opportunity.

To the Colonial Secretary,

Straits Settlements, Singapore. November 20th.

I have, &c.

(Signed)

H. A. Boaz, Colonel, Secretary to the Government of India,

P.&. With reference to para. 5, it is now ascertained that the "Abyssinia" may possibly not he prepared to start until Wednesday the 24th, taking in how the "Carwich," the two vessels carrying tas remainder of the Buffs with the artillery complete. The "Ethopia," it is hoped, may start an Bunday the 28th, with the Goorkhas, the telegraph, and Commissariat establishments.

It is believed that by the above arrangements the “ Malda" will not be required.

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Enclosure 49. in No. 100.

(Signed)

H.A. B

H.M.S. "Modeste, Penang," November 27, 1875,

SIR,

I HAVE the nonour to acknowledge a letter that I received on the afternoon of the 15th inst. by a Spanish steamer, at sea, in lat, 8° 55' North, long, 116° 14' East, from the Hon. Charles J. Irving acting Colonial Secretary, requesting that I would proceed to Singapore without delay on account of certain disturbances on the Western Malay Peninsula, and to inform you that in order to carry out your Excellency's wishes, I have curtailed my visit at Labuan, and used the greatest expedition on the I have also to inform you of my arrival at this port, and am ready to carry out any of your Excellency's wishes,

I have, &c. (Signed)

passage.

His Excellency Sir William F. D. Jervole, K.C.M.G., C.B.,

Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Straits Settlements,

Enclosure 50. in No. 100.

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Enclosure 52. in No. 100.

Colonial Steamer "Pluto," Penang, November 28, 1875.

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day's date, submitting for my consideration the expediency of sending at once to Larut the detachment of the 3rd Buffs, which yesterday arrived from India, and I beg to say that I entirely concur in your proposal.

As regards the intention which you have expressed in your latter of proceeding yourself_to_Larst with the detachment, I believe that since the ressipt of my letter of this day's date you have decided to repair to Bandar Baharu in H.M.S. "Modaste."

“As regards the employment of the Goorkhas, I would suggest for your consideration the expediency of a portion of this force operating from the Bruas on the Dinding River to some point ssstward of the Perak River.

To Major-Gen. Hen. Francis Colborne, C.B., &c., &c, kc.

Commanding Forces in Perak

SIB,

I have, de (Signed)

Enclosure 58. in No. 100. 2 Sub-Enclosures.

W. F. D. Jmavois.

Colonial Steamer " Plato," November 30, 1875. I HAVE the honour to transmit a copy of a letter addressed to me by Lieut.-Colonel Cox, com- manding Bengal Column, reporting his departure yesterday from Penang for Laroot in the transport “Arabia," and forwarding a return of the force under his command, a copy of which I also encloss.

I have advised Colonel Cox to remain in camp at Bukit Gantang until further detachments are

sent across.

The Hon. The Colonial Secretary,

Straits Settlements.

A. BULLAN, Capi,

SIRY

Colonial Steamer "Pluto," November 27, 1875.

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I HAVE the honour to enclose for your information copy of a letter which 1 addressed on the 18th instant to the Major-General commanding the forces, giving full information regarding the mont events in Perak, the position of the forces, and the views which I entertained respecting the operation

to be undertaken.

I would also refer you to the correspondence which has passed between myself and the odours hold- ing the position of Senior Naval Officer previously to your arrival namely, Commander Stirling, R.N., H.M.B.Thistle," and Commander Singleton, R.N, H.M.S. “Ringdove," relative to the so-operation of Her Majesty's naval forces in these operations, and in the blockade of the coast, &ve.

I would feel obliged if you will lead every assistance that it may be in your power to afford in the operations to be undertaken for the punishment of the murderers of Mr. Birch and for the settlement of the affairs of Perak.

I would suggest your putting yourself in communication with the Major-General commanding the land forces, and with Major McNair, R.A., and Major Dunlop, R.A., Acting Commissioners in Pienis, as to any future movement that may be made up the river from Bandar Bahru where there is at pressat a force of about 600 troops, as also in any combined operations that may hereafter be undertaken down the River Perak from Qualls Kangash, where there will be in the course of a few days a military fores of about the same strength. The blockade of the coast of Perak should also be continued.

To the Senior Naval Officers, Straits of Malacca.

WM. F. D. JER VOM.

I have, &o. (Signed)

Enclosure 51. in No. 100,

I have, &c. (Signed) J. F. A. McNam,

Acting Senior Commissioner for Perak.

Sub-Enclosure 1. in Enclosure 59.

On board S.S." A.abia,” Penang,

November 29, 1876.

I HAVE the honour to report, for the information of Sir William Jervois, that I leave this evening for Laroot on board the S.S. “ Arabia,” with the fores as per accompanying return.

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To Major McNair, Commissioner.

I have, &c. (Signed) T. A. Cox, Lieut.-Colonel,

Commanding Bengal Column.

Sub-Enclosure 2. in Enclosure 53.

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I may the honour to submit for your Excellency's consideration and approval the expediency of directing the detachments of the 3rd Regiment Buffs already arrived from India to proceed at ance (to-morrow evening) to the Laroot River, en route to Qualia Kanges, on the Parak River, there to be stationed until further orders.

It appears to me that this movement will facilitate the advance of the following troops, and might probably produss an advantageous effect in the country in other respects.

I have communicated with the Senior Naval_0four who is prepared to provide means for disse- barkation at the mouth of the Laroot River on Tuesday morning the 20th instant.

I pespons presseding myself with the above detachments, and should Brigadier-General Roon arrivo with the remainder of the expected forse during my absenes, leaving orders that the remainder of the European regiments shall, with your Excellency's approval, follow the first detachment without delay,

The disposal of the Choorkha foros may remain for further consideration and depend on déroun stanees that may determine your Excelleney's views, but might probably propsed with advaninge on the line proposed by your Excelleney from Bruas River to Bianja.

I have, dec.

(Signed)

His Excellency Sir Wm. Drummond Jervois, C.B., K.C.M.G.,

FRANCI COLBOSER,

Major General, Comman

China and Straits,

Examined,

(Signed)

H. HAWKINS, Major, Brigade Major.

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Enclosure 54. in No. 100.

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T. A. Cox, Lieut.-Colomel,

Commanding Bengal Ćolumn.

From Khaw Monannd Bain, of Salama Station, to Mu. Hrwick, Superintendent of Follen, Qualla Prye.

Irom you that on #1st November Inobe Abdool Karim sent mo'a latter, and said that if the Government decided to attack Perak, that be will assist to attack from the upper river of Parak, if is is allowed, and the Government may attack from the mouth of Perak, bus ho naks for 100 muokata with bullem and powder. All the loot to be regulated according to Malay custom, ia, all the small loot for the subjects, and the great loot (i.a., the valuable) for the King. This is what was mentioned in his latter.

(Signed) Moraima Samų,

Dated 22 Nov. 1875.

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Enclosure 55. in No. 100.

KRANI MOHAMED SAID to ME. W, E. MaxwxLL, November 22, 1875.

After compliments.

I sad to inform you that on Nov. 1 Inche Abdul Karim sent me a letter, in which he stated that he wished me to write to you and inform you that if the Government attacks Perak he is willing to support the Government, and if such be your wish he will attack from the upper part of the river (Ulu Sungley Perak), while the British attack from the mouth of the river. He asks for 100 stand of arms and powder and ammunition, and regarding plunder Inche Abdul Karim asks that the custom prevalent in Malay countries may be adhered to. Now that custom in as follows:-the small articles to go to the ryots, and the large things to the Rajah. This is the purport of Inche Abdul Karim's letter to me.

Translated, W. E. Maxwell, November 26, 1875.

(Signed)

Enclosure 56. in No. 100,

MOHAMED SAIP.

EXTRACT of Private Letter from Major DUNLOP to his Excellency the GOVERNOR,

November 26, 1875.

"On Tuesday I went down the river to Kots Stin, stayed all night there, and completed arrange. ments for the reception of the 80th and two officers. The rest of the 80th have all been located at Banda Bahru. The health of the troops is wonderfully good. The camp has been thoroughly drained. Yesterday, in company with Major Nicolis, I went over the road from Kota Lumat to this place,

"The path can easily be made a very good one, and the General has consented to commence work to-day. As this is a work of permanent benefit to Perak, I have arranged to pay the soldiers employed working pay. I hope in three or four days to complete this road.

"The boats brought from Singapore are in their present condition quite unfit for poling. Captains Singleton and Stirling are coming up to-day to consult about them. I trust they will be able to alter them. They will require a false bow. I have ordered timber to be cut for this purpose.

"The day before yesterday, Rajah Ahmed, brother of Rajah Dris, came with a letter from the latter to Swettenham. Swettenham has replied, asking Rajah Dris to come down to Banda Bahru

"The Sultan has returned to Batarabit.

"A deputation of Chinese from the Goh Peng Mines, on the Kints River, came to me yesterday. They are badly off for rice, and state that the Malays refuse to sell any to them. They brought 160 slabs of tin with them. They state that there are, all told, at these mines, upwards of 1,000 Chinese, men, women, and children. I have allowed them to take up half a coyan of rise.

"The Malays along the banks of the river from Kota Lumat to this have all returned to their houses.

"The road to Kota Stia will be pushed forward with all despatch.

"It is to my mind the most important work we can at present engage in.

"The General is anxious to move up the river as soon as possible. Beyond occupying Passir Sala I can of course do nothing. This I consider very desirable.

"Swettenham will take the Malay letters and proclamations to Sultan Abdullah, and obtain his chop."

Calcutta.

Enclosure 57. in No. 100.

Telegrams sent.

(A.)-From COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, to SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, Calcutta. "Troops have sustained reverse at Perak. Rumours have reached England. Lord Carnarvon tele. graphs directions if disturbance is serious telegraph to Viceroy for troops. My conviction is that Affair is most serious. Would urge sending 500 men at least and ship of war to Penang. Telegraph

Governor is at Perak."

to me.

(B)-From COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, to Secretary to Government, Calcutta. Officers commanding troops thinks 500 men too few, 1,000 men required. Send detachment of artillery with mountain guns.

(C-From Colonial Secretary, Singapore, to Secretary to GovESHMENT, Calcutta, Commandant says, send with troops

Cholera bolta.

Waterproof sheets.

Field blankets.

Camp kettles and tents for force coming.

800,000 rounds, Martini-Henry, and

Medical stores.

Telegraph what force is coming, whether Native or European,

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(D)-From Colonial Secretary, Singapore, to Secretary to GovERNMENT, Calcutta. Governor telegraphed from Perak via Penang to quicken movements of "Modeste" in manner which proved not practicable. Hence I asked ship of war from Bengal. Have sincs heard from Hong Kong that "Ringdove" is on way down, and "Egeria" will follow, "Modeste uncertain. I do not therefore press for sending ship, though I think it desirable. Believe movement in Perineula to be widely extended and long planned, and prompt and vigorous measures required to stop it.

(E)—From Invine, Singapore, to Fonzion ScanTary, Calcutta. Governor will arrive to-day. Reply to last telegram will then be sent.

(F.)-From GovERNOR, Singapore, to PRESIDENT IN COUNCIL, Calcutta. Have just returned from Perak. Approve Colonial Secretary's actions. effective European troops, say two regiments. One battery artillery with mountain guns moved hy Force required, 1,500 hand. Four Engineers' officers, the whole equipped for field. If troops armed with Sniders sand 1,000,000 rounds of Saider ammunition. If any armed with Martini-Heary sond proportionate supplies of each. Send at least two medical officers besides those of the regiments.

(G.)-From COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, to Military Secretary, Calonita. Governor not arrived. Commandant says strong, battalioni, Europeans wanted in haste. No mules. Mountain guns moved by hand sufficient. "Take up transport by month.

(H.)-From Governor, Singapore, to PaxSIDENT IN COUNCIL, Calcutta.

With Engineer ofcere send 50 miles of field telegraph, and as much more as can be spared. Sead European troops as they are ready.

Telegram sent.

(L)-From COLONtal Secretary, Singapore, to MILITARY Secretary, Calcutta. Substitute following for Governor's second telegraph of yesterday to President in Council With Engineer officers send 50 miles of field telegraph wire with equipment complete, or 100 miles, if so much can be spared. Send the troops as they are got ready.

Calcutta.

Enclosure 58. in No. 100, Telegrams received.

(A.)-—From FOREIGN, Calcutta, to COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, dated 9th November 1815. “Admiral here thinks ship of war would arrive sooner from China station; why does Governst want one from East India command which does not extend to Penang; answer immediately; troops will be sent from Calcutta."

(B.)—From FokIGN, Calcutta, to Colonial, Secretary, Singapore, dated 10th November 1875. “Your telegrams received. Please communicate with Secretary, Military Department, in Calcutta, garding military details."

(G)—From MILITary, Calcutta, to Colonial Secretary, Singapore, dated 10th November 1878. "Please address all requisitions to me; is the Martini-Henry ammunition wanted for troops new in Straits; these here have Sniders."

(D.)—From Military, Calcutta, to Colonial Secretary, Singapore, dated 10th November 1915. “A thousand troops will be sent in accordance with requirition, and detachment of Artillery with mountain guna, but please say if there is any objection to a portion of the troops being nativa, nad also whether any mules should be sent with the guns, or whether light mountain guns to be moved by hand would be sufficient ; also whether transport should be taken up by the month or for any fized royage or period.”

(E)—From FoRzION, Calcutta, to COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, dated 19th November 1876. "PhilomelTM left on eleventh for Penang ; Admiral holds another ship ready if required.” (F.)-From MILITART, Calcutta, to Colorlax Suometary, Singapore, dated 18th November+187). * Philomel** left for Femang on eleventh; Admiral holds another skip ready if required."

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