CO129-329 - Governor Nathan - 1905 [7-12] — Page 122

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nclosure 3.

3.

After conviction the men were

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taken from the Marine Court to the Gaol, some of them being

handcuffed, and were there placed upon the regulation

prison diet, as prescribed in the enclosed schedule, rations

under Class I being drawn for the first seven days and

under Class II for the remainder of the term.

4.

It will be recollected that at the

time when these men were tried the Baltic Fleet had not

passed Singapore while that of Port Arthur had ceased to

exist and the Harbour of Vladivostock was not open. The

Magistrate was therefore justified in expressing the

opinion that there was no present risk of capture or loss

of life in respect of vessels proceeding with contraband

to Japan.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M. Nathan

Governor,

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