2.
but from him or through him _ of this be so the whole knour of the Draft
orders would seem to be at
variance, with it.
I would most
+ gladly
the Constitution of the Council changed but if its present form is that laid down by the bcretary of State it is useless, making
rules not in accordance
with it.
(Sig ) Geo: Lyall.
Hond Rong
18th June, 18577.
True Copiff.
M. Images
Arting Colonial Secretary.
(Copy)
hr 9253 14
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Hong kong 26th June, 1857
L. It madose Casho, Toq. Clerk of Councils .
Ser
Victoria,
With reference to the proposed standing orders for the governance of the Legistatis Council of this Colony. I have merely to observe, that they are in my opinion altogether too shingent and formal, and that a much simpler code would and were very/purposes
I have, Je:
(Signed) J.
Jardine.
(True (opp)
M. Y. Duages
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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