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There is submitted herewith, in accordance with the wish of His Majesty, an outline of a new constitution, together with a brief explanation.
In general the plan involves the beginning of a parliamentary form of government. In theory His Majesty still remains the Chief Executive and Law-giver. As Chief Executive, however, He acts through a Prime Minister who is responsible to His Majesty for the administration of the Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet is under the plan also subject to certain supervisory powers of the Legislative Council.
His Majesty as Law-giver will act with the aid of the Legislative Council composed in a substantial part of elected representatives.
It is not assumed that the plan represented herewith is either complete or perfect. It is put forth as a basis for consideration and is limited to certain main principles. Obviously many details would have to be worked out later.
The Government under this proposal would be as follows:—
(a) The Monarch.
(b) Supreme Council.
(c) Prime Minister and Cabinet.
(d) Legislative Council⟨.⟩
