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would appear logical that he should be paid a salary equivalent
to the total emoluments and allowances which would be drawn
by a Lieutenant-Colonel stationed in the Colony. I
understand that the total pay of a Lieutenant-Colonel (married)
would be £1268 inclusive of rent allowance and I suggest
that an approximately corresponding figure should be adopted.
It appears desirable to fix the salary in sterling rather
than in dollars and possibly a fixed salary of £1250 would
be sufficient. I should, however, be glad to leave in your
discretion the exact figure, having regard to the status of
the officer proposed and to the practice in other Colonies
where a Regular Army Commandant is employed.
4. I am aware that the Army Council when approached on
this subject had expressed the view that a prior charge on
such funds as are available should be an assumption by the Colonial Administration of full responsibility for the pay and
allowances of the Adjutant of the Defence Corps. I feel
strongly however that the existing arrangement of a whole-time
Commandant with Regular Army experience is essential to the
efficiency of the Corps and, in view of the urgency indicated
above, I trust that the appointment now asked for may be made
irrespective of a decision as to the status of the Adjutant.
5. If this is accepted, the question of whether the Defence Corps as now constituted would justify the expense
of two full-time officers could be further considered in
deference to the views expressed by the Army Council.
The.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
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Governor.