I have formally intimated to the authorities that we shall hold them responsible for any loss occasioned to us by public disorder.

The colonel, in the name of the Government, has accepted that responsibility.

I therefore desire to tell you, Mr.Jones, that, in the lamentable event of any attack on the bank, it will not be expected of you to expose your life by resistance.

Such a sacrifice would be both uncalled for and useless; and I must instruct you that the Government insists that their measures shall not be put in danger of frustration by any rash conduct on our part.

I am unable to be at the bank this evening; but in the event of any trouble you will oblige me by not attempting to meet force by force.