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The gun and rockets were then brought over, and quarters chosen for the night on the island.
I went into the Panglima Kinta's house, and also into that of Ex-Sultan Ismail, in both of which I got letters which I have not yet had time to read.
I may take this opportunity of recording that I have been informed, I believe truly, that the three or four large boats we found on the beach at Blanja belonged to Maharaja
Lela.
Our ally, Raja Mahmood, found a book at Pappan belonging to one of Maharaja Lela's chief advisers, and a saucer of the same pattern as those used by Mr. Birch, a pattern I have not seen in use by Malays.
This morning a Malay from a place just above this informed me that the Maharajab Lela was in Kinta for days with his women and children, and fled on elephants with Ex- Sultan Ismail, Panglima Kinta, Raja Ngah (Tunku Panglima Besar), Panglima Prang Semann, Toh Mars, and Raja Mahmood (of Sumatra).
He said Ismail left Kinta the night we reached Pappan, and intended to go to Patani on the opposite coast, taking the regalia of Perak with him.
Major Dunlop, R.A.,
Commissioner, Perak.
I have, &c.
(Signed) FRANK A. SWETTENHAM,
Temporary Deputy Commissioner, Perak.
P.S.-I forgot to mention that Raja Mahmood captured and handed over to me two large brass swivel guns at Pappan.
Four of the same kind of guns were taken in Kinta.
(Signed) F. A. S.
SIR,
Enclosure 7. in No. 129.
From HIS EXCELLENOT THE GOVERNOR to Major-General ColBORNE, C.B.
Government House, Penang, December 26, 1875.
In the present condition of affairs in the States about Malmoes it is desirable that the troops there should be further reinforced, and I would suggest that as it appears that no great opposition is now to be expected in Perak, and as the forces under your com. mand have occupied the Perak River and taken possession of Kinta, the 200 of the 10th Regiment, as well as 20 artillery and half the company of sappers, now in Perak, might be moved to the neighbourhood of Malacca.
I would also suggest that the force of blue jackets, now with you, might be withdrawn from Perak, provided you and Captain Buller are of opinion that they are no longer required there.
There would then be left in Perak-
400 3rd.
300 80th.
100 Gboorkhas.
58 artillery.
52 sappers.
Total
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910
which number would probably be distributed as follows:---
Bandar Bahru with post near Qualla Kinta Passir Sala
Bhots
Blanja and Kinta
Qualla Kangsa and Communications.
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200
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60
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100
300
250
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Enclosure 6. in No. 129.
MAJOR-General Colborne to HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.
Head Quarters, Kinta, December 22, 1875.
I HAVE the honour to acquaint you that it has been reported by the officer, 1/10th Regiment, commanding at Blanja, that boats in the service of the expedition have more than once been fired on from the vicinity of Bhota, and that on the 20th instant one Seikh and a Chinese boatman or coolie were wounded; the Seikh has since died. I feel sure that your Excellency will agree with me that the necessity of putting a stop to these outrages at once is imperative. I have therefore directed Major Amiel, 80th Regi- ment, to proceed towards Bhota, or the place from which the firing took place, with a force from Blanja of 30 men, which will be accompanied by (under instructions from Captain Buller, R.N.) a naval party of the same number with a rocket tube and gun.
I have instructed Major Amiel to open fire on this place, and to inflict such loss as he may be able to; also to land and destroy houses and property in the vicinity. Much as this necessity may be regretted, I see no other means of endeavouring at once to stop the commencement of a practice which if allowed to extend might be followed up by disastrous results. A detachment of 50 men, 3rd Buffs, and 50 Goorkhas arrived bere yesterday under command of Colonel Storey. It is my intention to desire Brigadier- General Rosa, C.B., to send an additional 100 men of the 3rd Buffs to Blanja, so that I may be enabled to send a detachment to occupy Bhota or the neighbourhood.
I have, &c.
(Signed) FRANCIS COLBORNE, Major-General
Commanding, China and Straits.
To His Excellency Sir Wm. F. D. Jervois,
BUC.,
K.C.M.G., C.B.
&c.,
&c.
Total
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910
Probably ere long the number of troops in Perak may be further reduced so as to leave about 700 men there.
I make these suggestions for your consideration, but I beg you will be guided by your own judgment in the matter, after conferring with the Commissioners.
In moving troops from Perak I presume that they will proceed to the mouth of the Perak River, where they may be put on board a transport for conveyance to Malacca, or whatever point in the neighbourhood may be determined upon.
I have, &c.
(Signed) WM. F. DRUMMOND JanvOIS.
Major-General the Hon. F. Colborne, C.B., Commanding the Forces.
Enclosure 8. in No. 129.
Mamo, for Maron McNam, R.A., Senior Commissioner, Perak. Tus troops having now not only obtained possession of the Perak River but occupied Kinta, it seems undesirable to keep up the present staff of Commissioners.
I have therefore given directions that Major Dunlop shall return to his duties in Singapore, leaving you as sole Commissioner in Perak.
Mr. Swettenham and Mr. Maxwell will still continue to act as Deputy Commis- sioners.
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