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position would be made undesirably prominent. It has therefore been thought expedient that
the Colonial Government should have the advice
of the Commanding Officer
...the Executive Council, but that he should not take part
in the proceedings of the Legislative Council.
5. I have much pleasure in adding the hope that it is hardly necessary for me to declare my assurance that if Her Majesty's Government had not decided that
the Officer commanding Her Majesty's Military forces ought not to sit in the Legislative Council, the personal and General qualifications of Major-General ...Sargent, who at present holds the command, would have strongly recommended him
for the discharge of that function.
6. It should further be understood...