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I have assumed that in dealing with the power of making regulations, the Governor in Council would consult, as far as could properly be done, the feelings (rather than the wishes) of the cestius que trust, and I have also assumed that it would be quite safe to intrust him with its exercise. Indeed (except as regards the special purposes indicated) the power given to the Governor by the 13th. Section of the Bill submitted to me, is quite as unfettered as that in the 20th. Section of my Bill. It has puzzled me a good deal to learn how the 14th. Section on of the former can be satisfactorily acted upon. Is the Governor to exercise any discretion as to his approval of any proposal submitted to him? If not, why consult him? If he is to exercise a discretion, and happens to disapprove, what then? How are the wishes of the cestius que trust generally to be ascertained? How, in the cases of infants, married women, and others unders any disability? Must the suggestions be the result of an unanimous wish? If not, how is the trustee to be freed from his obligations to those whose wishes are not consulted? The Act, moreover, is silent as to what is to take place on approval; but I presume it was intended in such case that the trustee should act accordingly. But all this may be effected under the power of regulating given by the 20th. Section of my Bill, so far as it may be wise or legitimate to follow such a course.

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