CO129-355 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [1-3] — Page 456

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Perrin) have been included. The arrangement suggested by

Mr. Wilder was in the circumstances a practical and

excellent one,

but it is possible that in other circums *

-tances, when lass cordiality prevailed it might lead to

a conflict of authority with the local Police. No doubt

when the large American Battle Fleet visited foreign

ports, and thousands of men were landed special and

exceptional measures were necessary, but I am doubtful

whether it is advisable to introduce such a precedent in

ordinary circumstances, and which may be cited by other

nationalities and at other ports, and I shall therefore

be glad of an expression of Your Lordship's views.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Hangars

Governor,&C..

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