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Berisl
No.
From or to whom
Despatch No., zo.
Date.
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1908.
Babject.
Pary.
37 The Governor
Telegram (Rec. Mar. 18) Replies to No. 36, and asks to be in-
34
49
The Governor
formed as to how the difference of £12,600 between his estimate of the overdraft and that of the Secretary of State arises.
Telegram (Rec. April 24) Reports that by 23 votes to 3 the Counell of Government have passed a resolu- tion to the effect that they do not feel justified in inviting the appointment of a Commission of Enquiry at the present time.
46
38
Ditto
Telegram (Rec. Mar. 20) Reports that returns from all the estates have not yet been received, but estimates damage to crop and pro- perty at Rs. 7,000,000.
35
50
Ditto
84
March 18 (Rec. April 25.)
39
Ditto
54
February 13 (Rec. Mar. 21.)
Transmits a copy of the Agreement for an advance of Rs. 1,000,000 to the Commercial Bank, and submits ob- servations on the action taken, and on the causes which led to it.
35
Confirms and amplifies the information contained in Nos. 34 and 37, and encloses statements bearing on the financial position.
46
51
Ditto
48
:
. 51
51
51
40
Ditto
Secret
41
Ditto
February 15 (Rec. Mar. 23)
Telegram (Rec. Mar. 23)
Submits further remarks complementary
to those in No. 39,
39
Reports that Commercial Bank have repaid Rs. 200,000 of advance of Rs. 1,000,000.
42
52
Ditto
42
To the Governor
Telegram
March 30
42
43
The Governor
Proposes the appointment of a Commis- sion to collect evidence as to the need for a loan, and to investigate the administrative conditions of the island, and the business methods of the Commercial Bank; and suggests that the appointment of such a Com- mission should be invited by a resolution of the Legislative Council.
Telegram (Rec. Mar. 31.) Suggests that the reference to an enquiry into the affairs of the Commerotal Bank should be omitted from any communication to the members of the Council of Government as to the pro- posed Commission.
85
March 18 (Reo. April 25.)
Submits a farther report on the damage caused by the cyclone, and reiterates his opinion that some financial assist- anoe to the planters is urgently required.
Telegram (Ree. May 15) Refers to No. 40 and reports that the whole of the 1,000,000 rupees loan has been repaid by the Bank, and recom. mends that the rate of interest be reduced to 6 per cent.
53
To the Governor...
94
May 15
43
54
The Governor
Secret
44
To the Governor ...
Telegram
April 2
Consents to proposal as to omission of reference to Bank made in No. 43, but reserves decision as to future enquiry.
43
55
Ditto
108
45
The Governor
43
Telegram (Rec. April 11) Reports that of the Unofficial Members
1.
46
Ditto
Telegram,
2.
April 11 (Rec. Apr. 11)
47
To the Governor
Telegram
April 15
48
The Governor
79
March 12 (Rec. Apr. 16.)
eleven are opposed to, and three are in favour of, a Commission, and requeste telegraphic instructions as to putting the matter before the Council of Government as an open question.
Dhe
Forwards text. of views of Unofficial Members of Council and of the reso- lation mentioned in No. 45.
Informs him, in reply to Nos. 45 and 46, that nothing can be added to pre- vious communications, and requests that matter may be brought before Executive Council.
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Regrets that he is unable to furnish at present a detailed report on the recent storm and its effects; and submits remarks on the question of the effect of the failure of estates on the general welfare.
April 13 and 16 (Rec. May 16.)
April 11 (Reo. May 18.) |
36
To the Governor
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May 21
44
37; The Governor
130
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45
Ditto
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Secret
April 25 (Roo." May 23.);
April 27 (Rec. May 23.)]
Acknowledges the receipt of No. 50; states that it and No. 87 satisfactorily explain the financial position, and explains how the discrepancy of £12,600 arose.
Explains the reasons for recommending that the invitation to appoint a com- mission of enquiry should be treated openly in the Council of Government ; reports, in reply to No. 47, that the Council of Government has been aum- moned to meet on 23rd April.
Confirms and amplifies No. 45, and transmita copies of documents convey- ing the views of Unofficial Members of Council on the question of inviting the appointment of a Commission of Enquiry.
Acknowledges the receipt of No. 5, and expresses inability to agree to any reduction in the rate of interest,
Reports that at a special session of the Legislature a resolution was maried by a majority of 28 votes to 8 to the effect that the Council does not feel justified in inviting the appointment of a Commission of Enquiry at the present time, and encloses messages from himself and minutes of the proceedings.
Supplies further particulars of the financial position, and makes sugges- tions for affording temporary relief of the distress.
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57
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