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temporary one not involving any question of pension or
leave pay I do not anticipate that the arrangment now sug-
gested will involve further applications from him in the
event of the dollar falling below 2/-.
3.
I have informed Mr. Bowley that I am unable
to entertain the request embodied in the final paragraph of
his letter with regard to payment of his salary during 1906
at a different rate to that adopted for the sterling sala-
ries of other officers.
Should Your Lordship approve of the recom-
mendation now made I should be glad if I may be so inform-
ed by telegraph in order that the necessary provision may
be embodied in the estimates now under preparation.
A
telegram consisting of the single word "Bowley" will suf-
fice for this purpose.
5.
I would add that the reasons for continuing
to employ Mr. Bowley set forth in the despatch to which
reference is made above still obtain.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mhathan
Governor, &@.