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3. As to the 2nd.request of air, Smith, here

again my experience is different from his. The custom may be

different in the Western and Eastern Colonies, but whatever

be decided should be uniform, at least in Crown Colonies. I

find in HongKong, for instance, that the Major-General Com-

manding troops is styled "His Excellency also the Admiral

Commanding in Chief. I have not found it so elsewhere, and

which custom is right I know not, but I think that as in the

case of other local honorary designations they should be. uni-

form in Crown Colonies. I therefore submit Mr. Smith's letter

and shall be glad to receive your instructions on the follow-

ing points;-

(e) Is the Puisne Judge to communicate direct, or through the

Chief Justice, or the Colonial Secretary? And is he to be

answered by the Governor or by the Colonial Secretary?

(b) Is the designation of a Puise Judge out of Court, to be

or, The Honourable Mr.Justies

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His Honour Mr.Justice-

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(c) Is the Major General Commanding Troops to be designated

His Excellency the General Officer.Commanding Troops,or

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as a member of Executive Council, The Honble, The General

Officer Commanding Troops?

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(d) Is the Admiral Commanding in Chief on the station to be

addressed as 'His Excellency* &C., or not?

I have the honour to be,

sir.

Your most obedient, humble servan

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GOVERNOR, &C