THE SWETTENHAM INCIDENT.
Press Association— Copyright. London, April 20.
A Blue Book published shows that when Lord Elgin was apprised of the letter which fir J. A. Swettenham was said to have sent (to Admiral Davis after the Kingston earthquake, he cabled him that if the report was correct he should withdraw unreservedly and express regret, inasmuch as it was a highly improper and unbecoming way of addressing an officer of a friendly nation engaged on an errand of mercy. Sir J. C. Swettenham, in reply, forwarded to Lord Elgin Admiral Davis’ letter and his reply thereto, showing but slight discrepancies with the report that had reached Lord Elgin, and requesting Lord Elgin to forward to Admiral Davis the following communication —"At the instance of the Secretary of State, I desire to unreservedly withdraw my letter and express regret.” Sir J, A. Swettenham simultaneously sent his resignation as cabled'on the 11th.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8792, 22 April 1907, Page 3
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151THE SWETTENHAM INCIDENT. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8792, 22 April 1907, Page 3
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