Gives news of the mutiny, obtained from Admiral Pringle's servant, that agreement is unlikely because the mutineers refuse to have certain officers restored to them and that the fleet may put to sea; even if the fleet fires on Simon's Town, it is unlikely the town would surrender.
Gives news of the fleet's mutiny; Lord Fitzroy has left his ship, the Imperious as the seamen are unwilling to submit; Admiral Pringle has gone aboard the Tremendous to settle the mutiny; there is no need to move troops as seamen show no signs of coming ashore.
Latest news is that the mutineers appear to he detaining all officers as well as the Admiral aboard the Tremendous; it may become necessary to stop seamen coming ashore but if their wood and water is out off they threaten to fire on the town.
Announces that the mutiny is over and that the conditions of agreement include the trial by court martial of Captain Stephens of Tremendous and Captain Steven of Rattlesnake; all other officers are to return to their ships.
There has been no formal communication from Admiral Pringle but his servant came ashore and from him learnt that negotiations broke down because the Admiral would not agree to the removal of several officers, including Captain Stephens.
The Admiral has summoned all captains on board the Tremendous except Captain Stephens; Lord Fitzroy would not go until he had a letter from the Admiral.
Admiral Pringle has sent word that the seamen will not submit nor let him come ashore unless he agrees to their demands; reinforcements of troops are being summoned in case of attack by the mutinous fleet.