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exacting, and further, it is safe to assume that if not supported by inspection during manufacture itwill not be fully complied with. In such circumstances the steelwork
should no doubt be obtained more rapidly and at a lower
price than under our usual conditions. If it is good
enough for its purpose, and the General Manager is doubtless
satisfied as to this, it would seem that our practice
results in the supply of a better article than the Colonial
Goverment wants. If that is so, the Colonial Government
have only to tell us and supply the specification they require, and we can dispense with inspection on this side and arrange with the contractors to ship subject to such inspection and tests as can be made on arrival in the Colony. If material of foreign manufacture is acceptable,
and the Secretary of State does not object, this could be
sent on the same conditions should a further saving be
found to result from this course.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your Obedient Servant
Jea la meron