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oppose any payment from public funds. The letter written by Mr. Bowley was a stupid ill-mannered one and his action was made more reprehensible by the omission to sign his name.

I enclose a copy of a minute by the

4.

Acting Attorney-General, Mr. Pollock, and would be glad to have your instructions in the matter. I feel sure that the Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council would strenuous- -ly resist any payment from public funds and I know that the two newspapers affected would as strenuously support them. In these circumstances I consider that the small amount which may properly be regarded as being due should be subscribed privately and I am prepared to contribute myself.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Chasteven

Officer Administering the Government.