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that Des Vaux's suggestion the Adjutancy of the Police Force should be abolished, and the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police revived in its place, on two years' probation with a salary of $220 per mensem.
2. Upon receiving Your Lordship's despatch I caused Major Dempster to be informed of Your Lordship's directions in the matter, and proposed, as suggested in the 2nd paragraph of your despatch, that the changes should take effect in three months' time, viz from the 1st of July next.
3. Mr. Horspool also received intimation to the same effect, and has expressed his willingness to accept the post under the conditions mentioned by Your Lordship.