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2. I would point out that Messrs.

Butterfield and Swire in their letter to their

principals made no charge of inefficiency or lack

of discipline nor was any such charge made locally. They appear in fact to have concurred

in the change which was made at the request of

the Captains of the vessels concerned.

3. I am informed by the Inspector General

of Police that the trouble arose from social

friction between the British Police Sergeants and

the ships officers which might have been obviated

had a more conciliatory attitude been adopted by

the latter.

4. The Captains of the two remaining steamers were not prepared to agree to any change and still retain their British Sergeants in

charge.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,humble servant,

حسابا

Governor, &c.