My first inclination was
recommend that we should
instruct. The fosemer to fraceed
on these lines : And Compromise
with the petitioners
on this basis.
Thave discussed the matter
further with dir f. Frindle, and
be tates the view that the question
of such importance &
complicated that it would not be
vive
for you to decide one way
to the other at the present olaje, and is inclined to favour a local
inquing
on the whole I think, therefore, The best plan will be to reply to the facerror in a comprehensive despatch bringing out the paints mentioned in the shave
minutes, vaging what afferr
Sir S. Wilson.
I confess I don't quite like our attitude.
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It seems to me that if the Government take over
agricultural land compulsorily for town developments
they ought to pay full agricultural value possibly
plus 10%. I can see no reason why they should also
pay for the subsequent value which they, and not
the former owners, then create. Para. 17 of
Governor's despatch seems to be reasonable. But
please speak.
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28.