1887.
April 30.
Kinshassa. Each officer was furnished with the plan of embarkation, and directed to begin work of loading the steamers according to programme.
The following orders were also issued:—
The Officers commanding companies in this Expedition are—
| Company | ||||
| E. M. Barttelot | Major | No. | 1, | Soudanese. |
| W. G. Stairs | Captain | No. | 2, | Zanzibaris. |
| R. H. Nelson | Captain | No. | 3, | Zanzibaris. |
| A. J. Mounteney | Captain | No. | 4, | Zanzibaris. |
| J. S. Jameson | Captain | No. | 5, | Zanzibaris. |
| John Rose Troup | Captain | No. | 6, | Zanzibaris. |
| T. H. Parke | Captain and Surgeon | No. | 7, | Somalis and Zanzibaris. |
| Mr. William Bonny takes charge of transport and riding animals andlive stock, and assists Surgeon Parke when necessary. | ||||
"Each officer is personally responsible for the good behaviour of his company and the condition of arms and accoutrements."
"Officers will inspect frequently cartridge-pouches of their men, and keep record to prevent sale of ammunition to natives or Arabs."
"For trivial offences—a slight corporal punishment only can be inflicted, and this as seldom as possible. Officers will exercise discretion in this matter, and endeavour to avoid irritating the men, by being too exacting, or showing unnecessary fussiness."
"It has been usual for me to be greatly forbearing—let the rule be, three pardons for one punishment."
"Officers will please remember that the labour of the men is severe, their burdens are heavy, the climate hot, the marches fatiguing, and the rations poor and often scanty. Under such conditions human nature is extremely susceptible, therefore punishments should be judicious, not vexatious, to prevent straining patience too much. Nevertheless discipline must be taught, and when necessary enforced for the general well-being."