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8.

That the presence of a number of Germans and Austrians does render greater precautions necessary is true. I

can only say that the Colonial Government have rendered and will

render in the future every assistance in making those precautions

effective if you decide that present arrangements are to continue.

9.

Finally I would remark that if at any time before

the close of the war it is desired for whatever reason to arrest

as prisoners of war any or all of the persons referred to in this

despatch, such arrest can be carried out as none of the 74

persons will be allowed to leave the Colony.

10.

I have sent a copy of this despatch both to the

General Officer Commanding and to the Commodore.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Hay

Governor, &c.