for preparing the list. the consid" of objections
"of
or claims
5hd I think be reserved for some judicial officer - having authent
to take evid is necessary
Par 15 - The lep oaths the better,
In the abboot ge but will at the
Ish Jay
Par 16. If
perjury deler ungreat, find we are to have representation the Governor she not have the discretion to anul it either
entirely or
partially
proposed
heres
Far 20. This might be convenient
but I suppose it is quite within
the discretion
of
the
present council
to allow a Consul to be present
& to speak
her, hit Downshire In 18. W to for Them the right, as representing the
But to
be settled as well as
possible there
Late
& that
inte to in J. Pirnay accordingly
remains the chief question is whether this partial introduction of the representative system is likely to conduce to the better government of The Island & the contentment of its inhabitants. My acquaintance with the population, the relative character of the settlement with China and their prospects on the future is too limited to entitle me to speak with confidence. but I cannot help doubting the expediency of any change as it now under consideration
M 2 Nov
such
Revised Minute
In 9335/%/%
105
on the reconstruction of the Councils.
It has long been generally apparent
that both the Legislative and Executive Councils in this Colony require reconstruction
and the time is arrived when the necessary steps may be conveniently taken for the proper arrangement of them.
To accomplish this object it will
2.
be
requisite, not to interfere with the Charter of the Colony, but simply to
propose alterations in the Queen's Instructions to the Governor; following the precedent
which was adopted
on the occasion of the
admission of two unofficial Members to the Legislative Council.
5. Bremising thus much, I would suggest the following measures.