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MH. W. G. nOGCETT, NATIKAI.IST OX THE SPECIAL COMMISSIOXEK S 

 STAKF, EXtiAGEU IX JIEASURIXG A MUAMBA NEGKO 



was to be assisted in his government by a native council or parliament 

 elected on lines laid down in the agreement. The power of life and 

 death was reserved to the principal representative of His IJritannic 

 JMajesty in the Uganda Protectorate, who might also intervene when 

 necessary to modify excessive punishments of any kind. The native ruler 



