Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 13 June 1866, CO 305:28, no. 7603, 430.
Abstract
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 13 June 1866, CO 305:28, no. 7603, 430.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (2), Other documents (1).
No. 42, Separate
13th June 1866
Sir,
Referring to my Despatch No 41 of 4th June 1866 I have the honor to
enclose copies of a Resolution of the Legislative Assembly
"respecting the defences of the Colony in view of the possibility of
a Fenian raid," and of my reply thereto.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Kennedy avails himself of the opening offered him by the Assembly
to reflect upon their conduct in almost withholding the means of
paying police men, & in their refusal to pass Militia Bills.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Resolution passed by Legislative Assembly, 11 June 1866,
asking the governor to "communicate to this House his views
respecting the defences of the Colony in view of the possibility of a
Fenian Raid," signed by R.W. Torrens, Clerk of the House.
Kennedy to Legislative Assembly, 12 June 1866, advising that all
available precautions had been made, but referring to recent actions of
the assembly to restrict the police force and hinder the development
of a volunteer force which must "invite and encourage any aggression
which might be contemplated by Fenians or others."
Other documents included in the file
Minutes by CO staff
(Mr Kennedy took the opportunity to remind his refractory
Legislature of their Sins of Omission.
Legislature of their Sins of Omission.
I think that this acknowledgement is the best course.
TFE
14/8)