83
a similar
problem
in connection with appointments
in the Educational Department in the Straits
Settlements and the Federated Malay States, I
have decided that I cannot impose an absolute
bar of this character, as, apart from any question
or legality, I regard such a condition as
contrary to public policy in the case of a male
officer. In conformity with this decision,
while I have no objection in principle to
restricting recruitment unmarried
candidates, I cannot see my way to do more
than warn any candidate who may be contemplating
marriage that he would be well advised not to
marry during his first tour of service unless
he had private means).