CO129-213 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [12] — Page 163

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with myself and with the local Government; Whatever feeling it might erode as to the wisdom and foresight of the Colonial Office. For obvious reasons of Imperial policy, it is desirable to avoid any action which could possibly lessen the legitimate influence of the Imperial Government. Consequently it is my duty to submit that another despatch, omitting the reference to D'Etel should be substituted for 2° 177.

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8. In conclusion, I would express my sincere regret that I have been forced, in pure self-defence, to speak so much of myself in this despatch. I would also state that nothing can have been further from my intention than to use a single argument or a single word which could be possibly construed in any quarter as inconsistent with my sincere respect for your Lordship, both officially and personally. I am confident that your Lordship will afford me

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with myself and with the local Government; Whatever feeling it might erode as to the wisdom and foresight of the Colonial Office. For obvious reasons of Imperial policy, it is desirable to avoid any action which could possibly lessen the legitimate influence of the Imperial Government. Consequently it is my duty to submit that another despatch, omitting the reference to D'Etel should be substituted for 177. Page 162 8. In conclusion, I would express my sincere regret that I have been forced, in pure self-defence, to speak so much of myself in this despatch. I would also state that nothing can have been further from my intention than to use a single argument or a single word which could be possibly construed in any quarter as inconsistent with my sincere respect for your Lordship, both officially and personally. I am confident that your Lordship will afford me
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with myself and with the local Goverment ; Wohateron feeling it might erode as & the wisdom and foresight of the Colonial Office. For obvious reasons of Imperial policy, it is devialle to avoid any action which could persibly lessen the legitimate influence of the Ponperial Govemment. Consequently it is My duty & submit that another despatch, smetting the reference & D'Etel should be substituted for 177. 8. M 162 8. In conclusion, I would Express my sincere regret that I have been forced, in pure self- defence, to speak so much of myself in this despatch, I would also state that nothing can have been further from majintention than To use a single argument or a a single word which could be possibly construed in any quarter as inconsistent with my sincere uspect for your Lordship, both officially and personally - I am confident that a your Lordship will afford me
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with myself and with the local Goverment ; Wohateron feeling it might erode as & the wisdom and foresight of the Colonial Office. For obvious reasons of Imperial policy, it is devialle to avoid any action which could persibly lessen the legitimate influence of the Ponperial Govemment. Consequently it is My duty & submit that another despatch, smetting the reference & D'Etel should be substituted for 2° 177.

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8. In conclusion, I would

Express my

sincere regret that I

have been forced, in pure self- defence, to speak so much of myself in this despatch, I would also state that nothing

can have

been further from majintention than

To use a

single argument or

a a

single word which could be possibly construed in any quarter as inconsistent with my sincere uspect

for your Lordship, both officially and personally - I am confident that a your Lordship will afford

me

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