Colonial duties imposed upon [me] would necessarily lead to a reconsideration of non-pecuniary position as both Governor and Administrator of the Colony. But I left the whole matter then, as I most cheerfully leave it now, to be fully weighed by the Secretary of State. He has had the benefit of experience of the part, and will, I doubt not, duly appreciate the altered circumstances of the Colony. I beg to repeat my opinion that the Annual Salary of Plenipotentiary may properly be reduced to £3,000 during the time in which he holds the Office of ...
The consideration is that the Parliamentary Grant would be relieved to the extent of $1000 a year.
The Colonial revenues afford means for providing the Governor with a becoming Salary for his Colonial Capacity, without reference to Parliament. I wish to add that the matter has been again and again referred to in the Legislative Council, with the expression, I believe, of a unanimous opinion that a portion of the Colonial funds ought to be applied to the Governor's Salary, – but I have not deemed it proper to officialize that opinion. I imagine that as Frem... many expenses are necessarily ...
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Colonial duties imposed upon [me] would necessarily lead to a reconsideration of non-pecuniary position as both Governor and Administrator of the Colony. But I left the whole matter then, as I most cheerfully leave it now, to be fully weighed by the Secretary of State. He has had the benefit of experience of the part, and will, I doubt not, duly appreciate the altered circumstances of the Colony. I beg to repeat my opinion that the Annual Salary of Plenipotentiary may properly be reduced to £3,000 during the time in which he holds the Office of ...
The consideration is that the Parliamentary Grant would be relieved to the extent of $1000 a year.
The Colonial revenues afford means for providing the Governor with a becoming Salary for his Colonial Capacity, without reference to Parliament. I wish to add that the matter has been again and again referred to in the Legislative Council, with the expression, I believe, of a unanimous opinion that a portion of the Colonial funds ought to be applied to the Governor's Salary, – but I have not deemed it proper to officialize that opinion. I imagine that as many expenses are necessarily...