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not be sustained, and I accordingly caused the proceedings
to be withdrawn.
5 +
For your further consideration of
the matter I enclose copies of the documents shown in the
margin, from which it appears that Inspector Sim'6
character has been generally good; that he has been
somewhat addicted to drink; that there is insanity in his
family; and that he had been much overworked. My own view
is that he has become mentally deranged owing to some
extent to over-indulgence in alcoholic stimulante, but
that the strain to which he has been subjected during the
past year intensified his craving and brought about the
break-down.
6.
After the criminal proceedings had
been withdrawn, the case was again considered in Executive
Council, and it was unanimously agreed to recommend that
Inspector Sim should be retired on pension reduced by
either twenty-five or fifty per centum, the majority of
the members favouring the former figure.
7.
I have now to submit the matter for
your decision. I enclose a pension calculation showing
the full pension that would be payable in normal oir-
cumstances, and I shall be glad if you will be so good as
to inform the Crown Agents of the sum that they should
pay. Inspector Sim is proceeding forthwith to England,
and he will be instructed to communicate with the Crown
Agents.
Eve
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant,
Custeven
Officer Administering the Government.