The Consular Imprest Warranto of the Governor have.
been always I believe for any
Sumo that
may
be estimated
for by the Consuls, they being, Responsible without deference to the Audit Office
any
as
to the probable amount required. I must demark that such latitude of discretion is allowed to the Conents. They . Regularly forward their Estimates for the quarter, and these Estimates, if.
in
accordance with
authorized expenditure, are passer, and the Inprost Warrante
signed accordingly.
The fact is that the
Consular Accounts are
in
+
Reality
by the Secretary
fully audited by
and
111
and Chief Clock of the Superintendent's Department,
though signed
by
in addition
3
the Colonial Auditor. The
delays and References back to such distant points
a e
Shanghai and Ninghor
Necessarily tend to Render the
Consular Accounts minch
Regular
i ve
less
their
speedy and transmission home than the Célenial.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Siv,
Your
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Dani