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Governor Bir
Boyle.
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C. Telegram (Rec. Nov. 15.) States that a draft Ordinance as indi- 288
cated in No. 212, has been introduced and that some explanation will be necessary; enquires whether des- patches named may now be made public.
225
To Governor Sir C. Secret
Boyle.
November 15
226
Ditto
Telegram November 17
Acknowledges receipt of No. 220, and 288
observes that his views as to the con- dition of the Civil Service appear to be well founded.
States that despatches named should 289
now be published and that it should
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Governor Sir
C.
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Boyle.
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235
Ditto
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Secret
December 3, 1904 (Rec. Jan. 9, 1905.)
December 3, 1904
(Rec. Jan. 9,
1905.)
December 7, 1904
(Rec. Jan. 9, 1905.)
be explained to the Council of Govern.
ment that the objections to borrow-
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Ditto
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ing have been waived to the extent indicated in No. 222.
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Governor
Boyle.
Sir C. Telegram | (Rec. Nov. 25) Reports that the Council of Government 289
will be asked to pass necessary measures for additional taxation; observes that he apprehende defeat and will be prepared to take im- mediate action in accordance with No. 223.
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To Governer Sir C.
Boyle.
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January 19
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Governor Sir C.
Boyle.
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To Governor Sir C. Telegram November 26 States that it is not understood in what 289
Boyle.
December 31 1.904 (Pec. Feb. 6, 1905.)
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manner the measure proposed will produce Rs.225,000, but awaits the despatch giving figures on which the calculation is based.
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Ditto
289
Confi- dential. (2.)
Dec. 31, 1004 (Rec. Feb. 6, 1905.)
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Ditto
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Governor Sir C. Telegram (Rec, Nov. 27)| Observes that the estimate of additional
Boyle.
revenue is approximately correct; enquires whether he has a free hand on the 29th, and whether in the event of the propused measure being defeated he is to dissolve the Council.
To Governor Sir C. Telegram November 29
Boyle.
States that if the elected members oppose all increased taxation or block the measure while pretending to accept the principle he should act on No. 223.
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241
Ditto
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Becret (2.)
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231
Governor
Boyle.
Sir
C. Telegram (Rec. Dec. 2) Reports passing of vote imposing new taxation, and adoption of resolution in compliance with No. 222; proposes to introduce and pass Loan Ordinance with a suspending clause.
To Governor Sir C. Telegram December 9
Boyle.
Expresses satisfaction at the manner in 290
which he has conducted the matter
to a successful issue; states that a schedule of posts to be abolished should be prepared as soon as possible.
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Governor Sir C. 423
Boyle.
November 29 (Rec. Dec. 27.)|
Transmits copies of papers laid before the Finance Committee, together with drafts of the proposed taxation and amended Reafforestation Ordinance, aud furnishes information as to the
present financial position.
January 1 (Rec. Feb. 6.)
January 2 (Rec. Feb. 6.)
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To Sir G. Bower
February 23
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To Governor Sir C.
Boyle.
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February 24
291
244
Ditto
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March 8
Transmits report of the Finance Com- mittee, and reporte passing and bringing into force of the Ordinance imposing a surcharge of 20 per cent. on the Customs duty on all importa except certain specified articles, and raising excise duties in a correspond- ing measure; sets out present financial position.
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Reports course of the proceedings which 295
resulted in the passage of the Ordi- nance imposing additional taxation.
Transmita copy of minute addressed to the Council of Government with regard to the expenditure on the Black River Railway, and states that the completion of the line must be deferred, there being no funds avail- able.
Acknowledges receipt of No. 236
Reports that he has decided, with the advice of the Executive Council, to stop the traffic on the town tramway of Port Louis and to sell the plant, as the line shows a loss on working ex- penses.
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299
Comments ou the unsatisfactory initia- | 302
tion, execution and maintenance of the Port Louis tramway scheme.
Bubmits, together with the Procureur- 303
General's report, Ordinance No. 31 of 1904 to authorize the raising of a loan to meet certain items of expen- diture previously charged to general
revenue.
States that the question of reduction of 304
Civil Service Establishment is under consideration; considers that Sir G. Bower and Mr. Piggott should not resume the appointments now held by them.
Requests explanations of his action in issuing a warrant for Rs. 10,345,52 for expenditure on the Port Louis tramway without submitting the same to vote by Council of Govern- ment.
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Sanctions Ordinance No. 31 of 1904, 306
and transmits copy of instructions given to the Crown Agents.
Acknowledges receipt of despatch on the financial position, and sanctions the Ordinances specified; appreciates the manner in which the situation has been dealt with by him.
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