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The advent of the leave season and the subsequent cessation of the work
by His Highness’s orders has since considerably restored the men’s spirit.
It is significant however to note that the further reduction to Its. 20 per
mensem as the pay of an askari has led to a distinct falling off in the keenness
that formerly prevailed to join the Corps. But for the general depression many
of the rank and file would gladly apply for their discharge.
C. E. U. BllEMNER,
Major,
Political Agent and II. B. M.’s Consul, Muscat.