The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-01-24
REBuKE IS COMING
For Governor of Jamaica
from British Government.
EXPLANATION DEMANDED
Of Action in Ordering Americans fror,
kingstcn-Full Text Of Governors
Sarcastic Letter to Rear
Admiral Davis.

From official sources in Washing
ton, it is learned that NO attention
will be paid hy this government to
the action of Governor Swettenhaln
of Jamaica, in asking Admiral Davis
tc withdraw his forces from Kings
ton. 1t is held that the act Of the
governor is that If a a.single individ-
ual fer which the British government
is in no manner 20 be held response
ble. -...
4 London special says: The colo
nial Office is still without explanation
from Sir Alexander Swettenham, gov
ernor OF jamaica, Of the situation
which led to the withdrawal of Rear
Admiral Davis wer5hips from Kings
ton. The silence, although irritating
to the government, is construed as a
~g2cd sign that This much regretted
affair Is capable Of amicable adjust
ment, and will not leal to any disturb
arce Of the friendly relations be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain.
- It is supposed that if Governor Swet-
tenhanl had any reasonable justiIsra-
ton for his extraordinary letter to
Rear Admiral Davis he would not
delay in placing his government IL
possession of the facts, therefore his
silence is regarded rs confession Of
tho weakness cf his case, Or an evil
dence OF compunction at having adopt
ed an inadvisable course.
Governor Swettenham's reply 20
Rear Admiral Davis letter was Is
follows:
"Iear Admiral: Thanks very much
for your letter, your kind call and all
the assistance given or offered us.
While I most heartily appreciate the
very generous offers of assistance, /
feel It my duty to ask you to re-en-
bark the working party and ali par
ties which your kindness prompted
you to land.
If In consideration Of the Anier-
can vice eonsuls assiduous attenticas
to his family at his country house
the American consulate needs guard
ing ir your opinion, although he was
present and it was not guarded al
hour age, have 40 objection to your
detailing a force for the sole purpose
of guarding, but the party must have
no fire arms and nothing more o.
fensiye than clubs or stayes for this
function. l found your working party
was this morning helping Mr.. Cross
well clean his store. Crosswell was
delighted that th5 work was done
without cost. II your excellency
should remain long enough l am sure
almost all of the private owners would
be glad of the services of the navy
to save expense.
1T is no longer q question of hu-
lnanity, all the dead died days ago
and the work of giving them burial
is merely one Of convenience.
II would be glad to accept delivery
of the safe which it is alleged thieves
had possession Of. The American vice
consul mas no knowledge Of it.; the
store is close to the sentry post and
the officer Of the post processes ;g.
norance OF the incident.
Il believe the police surveillance OF
the city is adequate for the protection
of private property. I may remind
your excellency that not long ago It
was discovered that thieves had
lodged in and piliaged-the 30 30
Of some New York: millionaire during
his absence in the summer; but this
would not have justified a British ad-
miral landing an armed party and as
sisung the New York police.
'I have the honor!fto be. with pro
found gratitude and the highest re
spect,
Your obedient servant
ALEXANDER SWETTENHAA,
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