CO129-346 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [1-3] — Page 31

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that I did not make myself clear on this important distinction which has necessitated my troubling Your Excellency with a further letter on this subject.

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Proposals were at one time made that this Colony should take an active part in the repressive measures adopted on the Canton Waterways and if Your Excellency con -siders that any such co-operation would assist the objects of the Naval Patrol, I should esteem it a favour if you would afford me an opportunity of discussing the question with you.

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The matter at issue appears to me to divide itself into two very distinct parts:-

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The obtaining of sufficient guarantees against further piratical outrages, and Indemnity for the "Sainam"

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The first of these is by far the most difficult. In regard to the second the Central Government appears to have admitted responsibility, and the next step Would seem to be the issue of an Imperial Edict ordering the Viceroy to pay the amount claimed. Such an Edict would I presume be obeyed, and if it is not the final course would seem to be that proposed by Sir John Jordan on July 25th., viz.:- the taking of a material guarantee for payment.

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(Sa.) F. D. Lugard,

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P.S. Since the above was written I have received

Your Excellency's despatch of December 26th.

enclosing copies of telegrams to and from

Peking of 25th and 26th. instant for which

I am much obliged.

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