No. 54

On the 29th ultimo I received a Telegram from Your Lordship as
follows—

I am unable to assent to Phillippo's conditions and must appoint
someone else.

After communication with Mr Phillippo I replied by Telegraph on
the 1st instant—

Phillippo accepts leaves by next Mail via England quickest
route. Asks consideration for future Canadian Pension. Canada
not suffering by abeyance of claim. Please acknowledge.

And on the next day I received another Telegram from you, viz—

Telegram received. Phillippo will be appointed.

2. Mr Phillippo therefore will leave for England on his way to
British Guiana by the Mail Steamer which takes this Despatch.

3. I have appointed Mr Edward Graham Alston
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temporarily to be
Attorney General until settled arrangements can be made under the
Constitution Act, 1871 when it comes into operation on the Union
of the Colony with the Dominion. And I have appointed Mr Henry
Slye Mason to act as Registrar of Titles for the short time
which will intervene. Both Gentlemen are quite aware of the
provisional character of their appointments.