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suffer from the inconveniences of a too meagre salary, and

above

that the Chief Justicefall should be supplied with the necessary means not merely to provide for the ordinary necessities of life, but to keep pace with the social con- ditions which, partly through the advancing wealth and prosperity of the Colony, become every year more and more exacting.

the

4.

While these considerations chiefly concern question of the salary of the Chief Justice, I consider that they may be no less effectively applied to the position. of the Puisne Judge, and I have therefore the honour to request that in the consideration of the question herein submitted due weight will also be given to the claima of that officer.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most Obedient,

Humble Servant,

M. y. Gascoigne

Major-General

Administering the Government.