290
5.
The reason why the expenditure on Arms
for the Police Department was not included was explained in
my despatch No.43 of the 9th.February, 1900.
6. The list requested in paragraph 13 will
be forwarded as soon as the Legislative Council has approved
the votes for the necessary funds.
7. Referring to the calculation in paragraph
14, taking the ordinary Revenue exclusive of Land sales at
$ 3,075,479
and the expenditure exclusive of Public
Works Extraordinary at —
$ 2,888,759
There is a balance of
186,720
If the amounts mentioned in paragraphs 12 and 13 are included
in the Estimates of $ 250,000 mentioned in paragraph 14 they
should be deducted as these items are for Public Works Extra-
ordinary. This would leave the sum, 211,800 thus showing a
deficit of $ 25,080.
8.
As the following excess items:-
Steam-pinnace
$ 6,500
Police Arms
Police launches
War Fund Vote-
$ 14,000
000
59,0
$ 50,000
$ 129,500
will not recur, there ought to be next year a balance under
present
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