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The closing despatch of the volume shows that Lord

Kimberley had, even at that time, become convinced that the

system should he thorough investigated, and directed the

Governor to institute a full and trustworthy enquiry into its

effects, and to forward a report, requesting that it should he

considered whether any, and if so what, measures should he

taken to remove the evils brought to light. Cur Corrittao is

greatly surprised to learn from your letter of the 31st ultimo,

that no enquiry appears to have taken place as a result of

these instructions, and respectfully urges upon His jesty's

Government that, the necessity of such investigation having

been clearly recognised, instructions ray agairi be given for

the appointmont of an Impartial Committee for this purposo.

To are, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Travers Obualan

Secretary.

Organising Secretary.

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