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Meanwhile, the troops will be charged with the duty of ridding Sungie Ujong of the invaders, after which I propose to act on the defensive, unless I find that it is desirable to strike a blow to break up any combination that may have been formed against us. I am at present obliged to remain here with reference to Perak affairs, but I intend, on the first opportunity, to pay a visit to Malacca, and then make up my mind as to the course to adopt in dealing with these States.
I have, &c.
(Signed) WM. F. DRUMMOND JERVOIS.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon,
&c.,
&c., Colonial Office.
&c.,
Enclosure 1. in No. 114.
From COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, to GOVERNOR, Penang.
December 2, 1875.
(Signed)
MURRAY reports general rising; fears attack and asks reinforcements; will commu- nicate with Tanglin and telegraph further.
Enclosure 2. in No. 114.
IRVING.
From COLONIAL SECRETARY, Singapore, to GOVERNOR, Penang.
December 2, 1875. MURRAY reports general rising; states round Sunghie Ujong; 500 men at Terrachee. Plunket sent 20 men under Peyton via Lookoot. Thinks Sunghie Ujong should receive further strong reinforcements. Commandant thinks can spare 40 men; total strength berc 346. Plunket asks reinforcements, Malacca, say 40 men, and artillery with two handy guns. Peyton asks for Fontaine sepoys. "Rainbow "
can leave to- morrow; instructions requested. Plunket says Desboro reports tone of Malacca Malays unfriendly if not hostile.
Enclosure 3. in No. 114. Telegram to COLONIAL SECRETARY.
(Signed)
IRVING.
December 2, 1875.
BETTER not reduce force Singapore. Have requested General to send immediately 100 infantry and 20 artillery to Malacca, there to receive instructions from Lieutenant- Governor; 100 more troops can be sent, if necessary; inform Plunket. Don't send Fontaine's men to Malacca, keep them together in case they are required. Send to Malacca, from Singapore, two light guns with ammunition.
(Signed)
Enclosure 4. in No. 114. Sketch Map.
GOVERNOR.
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Taking into consideration the recent occurrences at Perak, I deemed it advisable to reconnoître the country in the direction of Teratchee, and ascertain facts.
Accordingly, on the morning of the 26th I started, accompanied by Lieutenant Hinzman, Dr. Hoysted, 20 men of the detachment of the 1/10th Regiment, and 30 police under Serjeant Bird. We were also accompanied by Mr. Daly, who proposed to survey that part of the country, and then proceed to Rumbowe.
After a march of four hours we crossed Bukit Putus, & pass through the mountains, about 600 feet above the plain. We then descended into the valley of Teratchee which runs in an easterly direction for many miles.
A further march of two hours brought us to the house of the Datu Klana's Punghulu Langlote. He being absent at Moar, we put up at his house, the troops and police being accommodated in houses adjacent.
During the afternoon Tuanku Soolong, eldest son of the Datu Klana, turned up, atating that he was on his way to Qualla Peela to see Tuanku Ahmat.
Mr. Daly, thinking this a good and safe opportunity of connecting his survey with Jumatee, where he was stopped on a former occasion, determined to accompany him.
In the evening we were visited by the Laxamana and a Punghulu, who reported everything quiet.
Next morning, when Mr. Daly was about to start, Tuanku Soolong said he had changed his mind, and would not go, making the excuse that one of his followers was sick.
He afterwards consented to go on the condition that I should give him two police to accompany him on his return.
At 8 8.m., Mr. Daly, accompanied by Mr. Skinner, an interpreter, and six police started for Qualla Peela, Tuanku Soolong remaining behind on some pretended excuse of not being quite ready, but saying he would follow directly.
The troops and police started at the same time.
But when we had proceeded a mile and a half on our homeward journey, were recalled by the intelligence that Mr. Daly's party were surrounded, and in danger of their lives.
Returning by a path, the opposite side of the valley, we found Mr. Daly who had been stopped by an armed force, supposed to consist of 200 men, they pointed their guns at him and threatened to fire if he proceeded into their territory; they also asked for Tuanku Soolong, and said they wanted his head.
On making our appearance we were received with great shouting and a desultory fire of musketry.
The troops and police then opened fire, and in a few minutes the shouts and firing ceased, many of the enemy retreating up to hill side.
It was, moreover, considered inadvisable to cross the swamp, as the men would have been greatly exposed, they were also short of ammunition, and it was not part of my plan to invade Moar territory, without instructions,
I have reason to believe that several of the enemy were killed or wounded, no casualties occurred on our side.
The force returned to Sunghie Ujong the same evening, several natives accompanying being afraid to remain behind.
This occurrence will serve to show the impossibility of making a survey of Moar
or Sri Menante without a strong armed force.
Even in Teratchee, though in Datu Klana's territory, the natives are evidently thoroughly disaffected, and inclined to Sri Menante.
A sketch by Mr. Daly forwarded to Major McNair will show the position of the natives who stopped him.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary,
Singapore.
I have, &c. (Signed) P. J. MURRAY,
Acting Assistant Resident.
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Enclosure 5. in No. 114.
From ACTING Assistant ResidENT, Sungie Ujong, to the COLONIAL SECRETARY.
Sunghie Ujong, November 28, 1875.
SIR,
I REGRET to have to inform his Excellency the Governor that affairs here are not in such a satisfactory state as I had been led to imagine.
On the 24th instant, I received information that Tuanku Antar had deposed the Punghulu appointed by the Datu Klans, and raised one of his own men, who had called all the people together for the purpose as I understood, of making stockades.
Enclosure 6. in No. 114.
From LIEUTENANT HInxman, Commanding Detachment lat Battalion 10th Regiment, to the BRIGADE Mãion, S. S., SINGAPORE,
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Sungie Ujong, November 28, 1875.
I HAVE the honour to report for the information of the Commandant, Straits Sottle- ments, that on the 25th instant the Resident informed me that he was going to Terrachee, a village on the boundary line, between Sungie Ujong and Srimananti, to inquire into Dd 2
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