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for its retention.

I have been professionally consulted
about the legality of the suspension,
and have given a joint opinion
with Sir R. Finlay. I tell you
this in confidence, for your guidance
in your work, so please don't
repeat it. The Government cannot
formally suspend the Ordinance except by
another ordinance of the Transvaal
Legislature or by an Order in
Council. But the Ordinance has
been so drafted that the
continuance of the grant of licences
is wholly in the discretion of