Company E. M. Barttelot Major No. 1, Soudanese. W. G. Stairs Captain " 2, Zanzibaris. R. H. Nelson " " 3 " A. J. Mounteney Jephson " " 4 " J. S. Jameson " " 5 " John Rose Troup " " 6 " T. H. Parke Captain and Surgeon " 7, Somalis and Zanzibaris. Mr. William Bonny takes charge of transport and riding animals and live 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." "Serious offences affecting the Expedition generally will be dealt with by me." "While on shipboard one officer will be detailed to perform the duties of the day. He must see to the distribution of rations, ship cleaned, and that no fighting or wrangling occurs, as knifing soon follows unless checked, that the animals are fed and watered regularly. For all petty details apply to the senior officer, Major Barttelot." CHAPTER V. FROM STANLEY POOL TO YAMBUYA. Upper Congo scenery--Accident to the _Peace_--Steamers reach Kimpoko--Collecting fuel--The good-for-nothing _Peace_--The _Stanley_ in trouble--Arrival at Bolobo--The Relief Expedition arranged in two columns--Major Barttelot and Mr. Jameson chosen for command of Rear Column--Arrival at Equator and Bangala Stations--The Basoko villages: Baruti deserts us--Arrival at Yambuya. As I have already expatiated at large upon the description of scenes of the Upper Congo, I intend to expunge altogether any impressions made on us according to our varying moods during our river voyage of about 1100 miles to Yambuya. I will confine myself to the incidents.