the organization of a legislative council, it was stated.
High Commissioner Wauchope is known to have regarded the legislative council as an essential measure. On a number of occasions, Sir Arthur and spokesmen for the Colonial Office declared that the legislative council would be formed despite all opposition to the measure.
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