 The Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Squadron, Admiral de Horsey, inspected the new batteries and declared them inadequate; the local artillery militia could only muster enough gunners to serve half the guns, and as local citizens, it was felt that they might be inclined to give preference to guns defending Victoria rather than the naval base.De Horsey recommended that a permanent garrison of 100 Royal Marine Artillery, modern guns, and a submarine minefield be established as permanent defences.The Canadian and British governments did not reach a defence agreement on the matter until 1893.