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Because I only had notice to "appear before this Council on the charges by letter dated the 2nd of April" received by me at 8 P.M. on that day, and have not had such reasonable time for preparing my defence to be made before the Council as I am entitled to under Article 84 of the said Rules and Regulations.
"I request that this may be recorded on my Protest and considered by the Council before proceeding."
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A. E. *Surveyor General. April 4th/972.
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Mr. Moonson withdraws. By direction of His Excellency, the Council having deliberated, unanimously agrees that there is nothing in the Protest to prevent further proceedings.
Mr. Monson, being called into the Council Chamber, is informed by His Excellency that the Council over rules his Protest, though they would have been glad could they have entertained the points raised. The Governor by his instructions is bound to consult the Council in all cases so that its jurisdiction could not be...