CO129-258 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [1-4] — Page 210

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DRAFT.

209

Shams hand

(On 17680. There is really nothing confidential about it). G.W.J.

(21623/02)

with something like,

has yielded almost reluctantly to

local pressure, and his Successor

to be a party to what would undoubtedly

be a harsh censure dictated by

no very paramount considerations of policy.

182. But whilst I am thus unable

to meet the views of the unofficial

members as to existing holders of

office, I may observe that my attention

has for some time been directed

to less questionable methods of Re-

trenchment. In my despatch of 24th

October last (which need not be

treated as Confidential) I expressed

myself in favour of abolishing

certain of the higher appointments;

and in my despatch No.270 of 28th

November last I approved certain con-

siderable prospective decreases in the

Clerical Establishment.

13. I have further come to the

conclusion that notwithstanding what has

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DRAFT. 209 Shams hand (On 17680. There is really nothing confidential about it). G.W.J. (21623/02) with something like, has yielded almost reluctantly to local pressure, and his Successor to be a party to what would undoubtedly be a harsh censure dictated by no very paramount considerations of policy. 182. But whilst I am thus unable to meet the views of the unofficial members as to existing holders of office, I may observe that my attention has for some time been directed to less questionable methods of Re- trenchment. In my despatch of 24th October last (which need not be treated as Confidential) I expressed myself in favour of abolishing certain of the higher appointments; and in my despatch No.270 of 28th November last I approved certain con- siderable prospective decreases in the Clerical Establishment. 13. I have further come to the conclusion that notwithstanding what has Page 210 Page 211
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DRAFT. 209 Shmes hashand (On 17680. There is really nothing confiden- bial about it). G.W.J. (21623/02) with something like, has yielded almost reluctape to local pressure, pak his Successor to be a party to what would undoubtedly be a harsh, casure et dictated by No any paramount considerations of policy. 182. But whilst I an thus unable to meet the views of the unofficial members as to existing holders of office, I may observe that my atten- tion has for some time boon directed to less questionable methods of Re- trenelmont. In my despatch of 24th Octobor last (which need no I hetroated as Confidential) I expross- ed myself in favour of abolishing certain of the higher appointments; and in my despatch No.270 of 28th November last I approved certain con- siderable prospective decreases in the Clerical Establishment. 13. I have further come to the conclusion that notwithstanding wint has Page 210Page 211
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DRAFT.

209

Shmes hashand

(On 17680. There is really nothing confiden- bial about it). G.W.J.

(21623/02)

with something like,

has yielded almost reluctape to

local pressure, pak his Successor

to be a party to what would undoubtedly

be a harsh, casure et dictated by

No any paramount considerations of policy.

182. But whilst I an thus unable

to meet the views of the unofficial

members as to existing holders of

office, I may observe that my atten-

tion has for some time boon directed

to less questionable methods of Re-

trenelmont. In my despatch of 24th

Octobor last (which need no I

hetroated as Confidential) I expross-

ed myself in favour of abolishing

certain of the higher appointments;

and in my despatch No.270 of 28th

November last I approved certain con-

siderable prospective decreases in the

Clerical Establishment.

13. I have further come to the

conclusion that notwithstanding wint

has

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