SIR,
72
Enclosure 1 in No. 76. ▲
Kwalla Kangsa, Perak, January 19, 1877. WITH reference to your letter Native Perak of the 8th instant, and my letter of the 10th instant, I have the honour to inform you that the Rajah Muda arrived bere this morning and had an interview with me. I put the case of the convicted prisoners Nga Jabbor, Panjang Bur, Che Alli, and S'Tush before him in the manner directed by his Excellency, and advised him to commute the capital sentence passed on these four prisoners into penal servitude for life. After some explanations, the Rajah Muda com- muted the sentence as advised, and especially requested that his Excellency might be informed that he had done so.
The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements.
I have, &c. (Signed) J. G. DAVIDSON,
Resident, Perak.
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No. 79.
The EARL OF CARNARVON to the OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE I
GOVERNMENT.
} (Telegraphic.)
Downing Street, March 19, 1877.
I HAVE received telegram from Bond urging speedy decision. Let him and Abdullah know substance of my despatch of 16th February, but withhold actual destination, as Governor of Mauritius has not yet replied.
No. 80.
Enclosure 2 in No. 76.
SIR,
Kwalla Kangsa, Perak, January 20, 1877. WITH reference to your letter of the 8th instant, regarding the carrying out of the sentence passed upon the Maharajah Lela, Datu Sagor, and Pandak Indut, I have the honor to report that these three men were executed by hanging this morning at a place near the Larut gaol.
A copy of the Rajah Muda's warrant for their execution is herewith sent.
The Honourable the Colonial Secretary,
Straits Settlements.
I have, &c. (Signed) J. G. DAVIDSON,
Resident, Perak.
I, RAJAH MUDA Yusuf, now governing the country of Perak, during the absence of the Sultan of Perak or his representative from the country, authorise the carrying out of the sentence by hanging on the Maharajah Lela, Datu Sagor, Pandak Indut, a sentence which was passed on 22nd December last past. Moreover, I order the Maharajah Lela, Datu Sagor, and Pandak Indut, to be hanged by the neck till they are dead in Larut on the 20th January 1877.
Given this 19th day of January 1877.
GOVERNOR SRI W. F. D. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B., to THE EARL OF CARNARVON.
MY LORD,
(Received March 26, 1877.)
Government House, Singapore, February 19, 1877. I HAVE the honour to inform your Lordship that, owing to continued ill-health, Mr. J. G. Davidson has found himself unable to perform the duties of the office of Her Britannic Majesty's Resident in Perak, and has in consequence resigned his appointment.
2. Upon receipt of his tender of resignation, I telegraphed to your Lordship, notifying the fact, and suggested that Mr. Hugh Low, magistrate of Labuan, should be appointed Resident on a salary of 1,5007. per annum. In the present state of the finances of Perak, I deemed it advisable to take advantage of the vacancy created by Mr. Davidson's resignation to reduce the salary attached to the office by 500!. per annum.
On the 16th instant I received a telegram from your Lordship apprising me that Mr. Low had accepted the appointment, and would leave for Singapore by the mail of the 25th instant. Meanwhile I had appointed Mr. W. E. Maxwell to act temporarily as Resident.
3. I regret having lost the services of Mr. Davidson. During the time he has been in Perak, he has shown great tact in dealing with the natives, and has been very instrumental in inducing them (especially the people of the formerly disaffected district of Kota Lama) to settle down quietly. He has otherwise done much valuable work. The state of his health, however, left me no alternative but to accept his resignation.
The Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon,
I have, &c.
WM. F. DRUMMOND JERVOIS.
No. 77.
&c.
&c.
&c.
GOVERNOR SIR W. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B., to the EARL OF CARNARVON.
(Telegraphic.)
SULTAN detained here seven months. No step taken last. No information given as to evidence or accusers. for justice, and that there may be no further delay.
SIB
No. 78.
Singapore, March 14, 1877. sinde replying charges October Sultan appeals to your Lordship
The EARL OF CARNARVON to the OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE
(No. 61.)
GOVERNMENT.
Downing Street, March 17, 1877.
WITH reference to the 21st paragraph of Sir W. Jervois' Despatch No. 369, of the 18th October last, I have the honour to transmit to you a copy of a letter from the War Office.+ I shall be glad to know whether the arrangement with regard to the troops therein indicated sufficiently meets the views of the Colonial Government.
I have, &c. (Signed)
CARNARVON.
SIR,
No. 81.
CROWN AGENTS to COLONIAL OFFICE.
Downing Street, March 27, 1877.
REFERRING to your letter of the 26th December* last, I have to state that it is again necessary to make fresh arrangements for the supply of funds for the Government of the Straits Settlements, the liabilities are:
Loan from Bank of England, due on 31st March instant Another loan due 14th April
Amount due to general account
.
Estimated expenditure to 30th April next
50,000
80,000
5,000
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10,000
£95,000
I have the honour to apply for the necessary authority to borrow from the Bank of England "or elsewhere" from time to time as it may be necessary, a sum not exceeding 95,000l. the amount requisite to meet current liabilities up to the 30th proximo.
Hon. R. H. Meade,
&c. &c.
&zc.
I have, &c.
W. S. SARGEAUNT.
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