CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3] — Page 105

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morning and found that everything was secure and quiet. The prisoners had been completely subdued by the prompt and vigorous measures taken to suppress the outbreak.

I consider it extremely fortunate that this has been done without any bloodshed, as General Gordon feared might possibly occur, and as actually occurred in Singapore some years ago, in consequence of dissatisfaction with the rations issued.

The prisoners appear to have shouted "Ta, Ja" (Kill, Kill) encouraging one another to Kill the Prison Officials.

I will forward a full report by next mail.

5. I annexe for reference an extract from General Gordon's report which was forwarded in my despatch of 26th June last.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,

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104 morning and found that everything was secure and quiet. The prisoners had been completely subdued by the prompt and vigorous measures taken to suppress the outbreak. I consider it extremely fortunate that this has been done without any bloodshed, as General Gordon feared might possibly occur, and as actually occurred in Singapore some years ago, in consequence of dissatisfaction with the rations issued. The prisoners appear to have shouted "Ta, Ja" (Kill, Kill) encouraging one another to Kill the Prison Officials. I will forward a full report by next mail. 5. I annexe for reference an extract from General Gordon's report which was forwarded in my despatch of 26th June last. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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104 morning and found that everything wvas secu quiet. The to have been subdued prisoners completely prompt and vigorous by the measures. taken to suppress the outbreak. I consider it extremely fortunate that this has been done without any bloodshed, as - General Gordon feared might possibly occur, and as actually cccurred in Singapore years ago, in some. consequence of dissatisfaction with the rations issued. The prisoners appear to have shouted Ta, Ja (Kill Kill) encouraging Kill the Prison one another to Officials. I will forward a full report by next mail. 5. I annexe for reference extract from General Gordon's report which wad forwarded 1:291. in my despatch of 26th June last I have the honour to be, Sir Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, issued
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morning and found that everything

wvas

secu

quiet. The

to have been

subdued

prisoners completely prompt and vigorous

by

the

measures.

taken to suppress the outbreak.

I consider it extremely fortunate

that this has been done

without

any

bloodshed, as -

General Gordon feared might

possibly

occur,

and as actually

cccurred in Singapore

years ago,

in

some.

consequence of

dissatisfaction with the rations

issued. The prisoners appear

to

have shouted Ta, Ja (Kill Kill)

encouraging

Kill the Prison

one another to

Officials. I will

forward a full report by

next mail.

5.

I annexe for reference

extract from General Gordon's

report

which

wad

forwarded

1:291. in my despatch of 26th June

last

I have the honour to be, Sir

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,

issued

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