CO129-542-16 Military contribution 8-2-1933 - 14-12-1933 — Page 17

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for two years from the 1st July, 1932,

is to be at the rate of £15,000 a

year, without prejudice to the question

of continuing the former arrangements

after that period. The matter will

not be overlooked, however, if and

when a return is made to the old

"percentage "basis.

also

3. The S. of . has deferred

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communicating with the Governor of

the Straits Settlements in the matter

in view of the discussions which are

taking place, with a vier to tire

payment of a fixed sum by the Colony

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in respect/of Military Contribution.

I am, &c.

(Signed) + R. COWELL

regarding the question of the