gradually bringing matters into order, but the want of funds experienced by the Government to meet them with the arrears makes this progress slow.
Hope, however, that by December all will be satisfactorily settled.
Mail to win much sympathy.
Mr. Paneekers' leave with pay expires on 15th February next, and two members of the Commission have signified their inability to continue the Treasury duties after that date, in consequence of the too great amount of work thrown upon them.
Even if Mr. Stienackers' health permitted him to return,
I should not advise his reinstatement at the head of the Treasury, and shall be glad therefore to see a gentleman of some financial experience, and readiness as an Accountant appointed to the office on a salary of $800 per annum, as recommended in my last despatch, 1898, 3rd June.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
Lin,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Brennan Bou