CO129-453 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [1-3] — Page 56

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not be sustained, and I accordingly caused the proceedings

to be withdrawn.

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For your further consideration of

the matter I enclose copies of the documents shown in the

margin, from which it appears that Inspector Sim'6

character has been generally good; that he has been

somewhat addicted to drink; that there is insanity in his

family; and that he had been much overworked. My own view

is that he has become mentally deranged owing to some

extent to over-indulgence in alcoholic stimulante, but

that the strain to which he has been subjected during the

past year intensified his craving and brought about the

break-down.

6.

After the criminal proceedings had

been withdrawn, the case was again considered in Executive

Council, and it was unanimously agreed to recommend that

Inspector Sim should be retired on pension reduced by

either twenty-five or fifty per centum, the majority of

the members favouring the former figure.

7.

I have now to submit the matter for

your decision. I enclose a pension calculation showing

the full pension that would be payable in normal oir-

cumstances, and I shall be glad if you will be so good as

to inform the Crown Agents of the sum that they should

pay. Inspector Sim is proceeding forthwith to England,

and he will be instructed to communicate with the Crown

Agents.

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I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

humble servant,

Custeven

Officer Administering the Government.