Summary of impacts from 1902 eruption
What the Natural Disaster subhead covers
Responsibilities of associated state in question
Alternative means of funding suggeted
Relief at reported reduction in activity, discussion of evacuation RE nationality.
Additional handwritten note confirms 'Belongers' and 'non-belongers' are all British subjects and are not differentiated in event of disaster. Disaster aid…
Summary of activity at volcano currently and since 1902
Initial observations and arrival of volcanologists explanations for activity
Monitoring Concerns over panic or spread of rumours RE an eruption. Advice for UK community.
Reporting of unusual activity at summit of Soufrière, contains additional information about investigations and previous eruptions and relation to Martinique eruption in 1902.
Page 1: Protest to not delaying departure of HMS Blake and the lack of naval vessel nearer than Bahamas; suggests MOD should be told that situation in SVG believed to be serious enough to warrant having a ship within 24 hour distance; ship not needed…