CO129-073 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1859 [1-5] — Page 207

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I hope however by this mail to be able to address You on a subject of interest as associated with the "native Government" of this Colony. - A conciliatory Ordinance prepared by the Acting Attorney General has however been thrown out by the Legislative Council, on a motion of Mr. John Smith supported by the other non-Official members (all of them practically interested) and those of the official members - the real matter at issue being the application of a sum of £13,000 from a surplus of about £20,000 (in hand) to the construction of that part of the Praya which fronts the Government premises.

I should, had I remained here, undoubtedly have used the power of Government to complete the small portion of the Praya which has now to be provided for and which I deem of great importance for public convenience, salubrity and security - but I am willing that the Governor shall reconsider the question in all its bearings, as it involves controversies seriously affecting the authority of the Government itself.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Your most Obedient Humble Servant,

Ithu Berna

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I hope however by this mail to be able to address You on a subject of interest as associated with the "native Government" of this Colony. - A conciliatory Ordinance prepared by the Acting Attorney General has however been thrown out by the Legislative Council, on a motion of Mr. John Smith supported by the other non-Official members (all of them practically interested) and those of the official members - the real matter at issue being the application of a sum of £13,000 from a surplus of about £20,000 (in hand) to the construction of that part of the Praya which fronts the Government premises.I should, had I remained here, undoubtedly have used the power of Government to complete the small portion of the Praya which has now to be provided for and which I deem of great importance for public convenience, salubrity and security - but I am willing that the Governor shall reconsider the question in all its bearings, as it involves controversies seriously affecting the authority of the Government itself.I have the honor to be,With the highest respect,Your most Obedient Humble Servant,Ithu Berna
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