H.M.S. Repulse,
Callao, 28th February 1875.
Sir,—I have the honour to forward for your perusal copies of correspondence I have received from Commodore Goodenough in command of H.M. ships on the Australian Station, relative to the highly irregular proceedings of a master of a vessel trading among the South Sea Islands. He is believed to be an American citizen.
I should be much gratified if circumstances enable you to cause inquiry into the subject of the charges enumerated.—I have, etc.
(Signed) A. A. Cochrane.
Rear Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
Circular.
Downing Street, 13th May 1875.
Sir,—I have the honour to transmit to you copies of a correspondence with the Board of Admiralty respecting the proceedings in the South Seas of W. H. Hayston, a United States' subject, and master of the late American brig Leonora. In connection with the lawless conduct of Hayston, as reported in the papers now transmitted, I beg to refer you to my predecessor's Circular Despatch of 22nd December 1875, relating to the proceedings in the case of the Atlantic, and I desire to express my entire concurrence in the hope expressed by Lord Kimberley, that no opportunity may be lost of bringing the man to trial.—I have, etc.
Carnarvon.
To the Officer administering the
Government of Queensland.