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his high position and not less ornate than he would be
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entitled to wear if he had happened to attain the rank of
Admiral or General prior to his appointment as Governor.
I do not know what has prompted
the change in uniform. It may be considerations of economy
or a desire that Colonial Governors should no longer wear
the same uniform as Cabinet Ministers. If I might make a
suggestion it would be that both objects might be attained,
and the objections I have adduced met, by ordering that
Governors-General alone should wear the Blue Civil Service
Uniform of the First Class and that Governors now entitled
to wear the First Class Uniform should wear that of the
Second Class.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Amer
Officer Administering the Govern-
mont.