CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12] — Page 464

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troops under

my

Com arr

?

I think it right to say that,

of troops marching throngs, the Streets are nisutted, there is a limit to forbearance, which, if

& passed, may lead to con- -sequences which foresee.

over

no me can

I have gwen, and still Give I trust, ample proof ging. readiness to

carry ont

my duty

in supporting zour Excellency

as shern

m

my letters

of

the

6th and 7th instant, and by my remarks to the Executive Council,

especially when

urging

the

necessity

of the Executive fovernment

calling

calling

A

meeting of the Legislative, Council and obtaining more paver to deal with the disturbancesacd their causes, for I felt sure that if active mears were not taken It would soon be found impossi ble to withdraw the troops from Guard duty on the town

The primary duty of the Sarrison is to defend the Colony against foreign invasion; but, if the police cannot cope with the populace in ordinary, times, clearly their powers.

And

well as their numbers require

strenghening.

Considering how near

This