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30. In Colonies possessing responsible Govern- ment, he has, with his Council, the entire power of suspending or dismissing public servants who hold during pleasure. In other Colonies he has the power of suspending them from the exercise of their functions, under certain regulations, which must be strictly observed, and a limited power of dismissal.

31. He is empowered to administer the appointed oaths to all persons, in Office or not,

whenever he may think fit, and particularly the Oath of Allegiance provided by 21 and 22 Vict. c. 48, s. 1.

32. He has the power of granting or with-

holding his assent to any Bills which may be passed by the Legislative bodies.

33. But he is required, in various cases, by his Instructions, to reserve such Bills for the Royal Assent, or to assent to them only with a clause suspending their operation until they are confirmed by the Crown. These cases are not defined alike in all Instructions; but they com- prise, generally speaking, matters touching the Currency, the Army and Navy, Differential

Duties, the effect of Foreign Treaties, and any enactments of an unusual nature touching the Prerogative or the rights of His Majesty's subjects not resident in the Colony.

34. If anything should happen which may be for the advantage or security of the Colony, and is not provided for in the Governor's Commission and Instructions, he may take order for the present therein.

35. He is not to declare or make war against any foreign State, or against the subjects of any foreign State. Aggression he must at all times

repel to the best of his ability; and he is to use his best endeavours for the suppression of piracy.

36. His attention is at all times to be directed to the state of discipline and equipment of Militia and Volunteers in the Colony and when either Force may be embodied he should send home monthly Returns, with a particular account of their arms and accoutrements.

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37. Periodical Reports on this subject, which

may not call for immediate attention, may be included in the annual “ Blue Book" hereinafter noticed.

38. He is on no account to absent himself from the Colony without His Majesty's per- mission.

[Regulations 39, 40, and 41 have been embodied in Chapter XVII., relating to "Presents."]

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