CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12] — Page 8

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... held purely financial matter, then the General is responsible for all that has occurred; but, if on the other hand, we are not to have interpreted correctly the plain and straightforward question put to the General through his "Military Secretary, and his seemingly decisive and comprehensive reply, then we are subject to what may be claimed.

I am well aware that a defence may be claimed by the General to the effect that the cessation of official financial correspondence did not preclude direct monetary payments, and that the Colonial Government, being liable for certain liabilities, was bound to discharge them, irrespective of any claim made by letter.

This would be correct under ordinary circumstances, but as it has been the custom of the Commissariat to send in its claims, the Colonial Government has, as a rule, awaited the demand before ordering payment.

In respect to the overdue payments of the Military Contribution for the Quarters ending March 31st and June 30th, which are due to the present...

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6... held purely financial matter, then the General is responsible for all that has occurred; but, if on the other hand, we are not to have interpreted correctly the plain and straightforward question put to the General through his "Military Secretary, and his seemingly decisive and comprehensive reply, then we are subject to what may be claimed.I am well aware that a defence may be claimed by the General to the effect that the cessation of official financial correspondence did not preclude direct monetary payments, and that the Colonial Government, being liable for certain liabilities, was bound to discharge them, irrespective of any claim made by letter.This would be correct under ordinary circumstances, but as it has been the custom of the Commissariat to send in its claims, the Colonial Government has, as a rule, awaited the demand before ordering payment.In respect to the overdue payments of the Military Contribution for the Quarters ending March 31st and June 30th, which are due to the present...Page ...
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