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necessary accommodation with the help of long-term

prisoners, who will be held for the time being in the

buildings erected by contract.

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I mention this project at this stage as I do not wish to leave with you the impression that the

addition to European staff, with which this despatch is primarily concerned, is likely to be needed for a short

time only. When Stanley Prison has been relieved of its

present congestion and the long-term men therein have

resigned themselves to the prospect of a less comfortable existence than heretofore, the danger of an outbreak in that gaol may pass. But the detention camp or camps will, I hope and expect, be a permanent feature of this Colony's prison organisation and they will certainly need a number

of European Warders. I can therefore foresee no reduction in that cadre unless and until the total prison population is greatly reduced. In present circumstances it is

useless to prophesy when that state of affairs will arrive; and I assume for that reason that next year's estimates

will include this additional provision.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

boot. horthort

Governor.

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