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really prosecuted unless the Engineer in Charge is allowed considerable discretionary powers, and this he certainly has when subject to the hundred dollars lunch.
18. Neither is it desirable that a hard and fast rule should be laid down regards letting the works by public tender. It will prove advantageous to execute certain portions of the work by contract - but other parts, as for instance the construction of special plant, and the block making and setting cannot in my opinion be carried out satisfactorily in this manner. I would suggest therefore that the Regulations