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The highly original Constitution which is proposed for Ceylon by

the Donoughmore Commission is unlike that of any Executive existing anywhere in the world. In form it suggests the League of Nations. Government in Ceylon had come to a deadlock because the Constitution which had been tried for seven years did not work. The unofficial members, who were not responsible, had an overwhelming majority in the Legislative Council ; the official members, who were responsible, were in a permanent minority ; yet these official members could not be removed except by the Governor. Unofficial members were refused all prospect of taking office them- selves. The hope that the irresponsibles would learn from the responsibles proved vain.

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