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a stock-raising country. Colonists have poured into the country, many of them have sunk their all in live stock and it would be more than a surprise to them if they were to learn that it was proposed to withdraw that veterinary control upon which they have hitherto relied.
Many capitalists have also come to reside in the Protectorate and others have invested large sums of money here. They have imported and are importing con- siderable numbers of valuable stock which they would certainly not have done, or continue to do, were they not satisfied that veterinary protection would be afforded. Owing to the smallness of my staff and the great distances to travel, one or two provinces and many large areas, together with German East Africa and Italian territory are at the present time closed for the traffic of cattle. This means a loss of a large volume of trade to the Protectorate and, in many cases, encourages the surreptitious movement of diseased stock, more particularly by Somalis and natives.
Given the staff I have estimated for (which, however, does not take into account officers on the sick list or those on leave) and with which Mr. MacDonald, the Agri- cultural Adviser, concurs, the future scope of the Veterinary Department would comprise the prevention and suppression of contagious disease throughout the Pro- tectorate and at its ports of entry, research work in relation to tropical diseases, the preparation of antitoxin, sera, and vaccines, and an assurance to stock-owners of adequate veterinary control over live stock, such as is considered necessary in every stock-raising country, whether at home or abroad.
I regret to learn that Lord Elgin does not at present feel justified in recom- mending an increase to my salary. I have been now nine years in the Protectorate service, during which time I have only had one increase to my salary, and in view of the heavy and increasing responsibilities which now rest upon me may I ask that your kind recommendation be reconsidered.
His Excellency the Commissioner,
Nairobi.
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SIR,
No. 88.
NORTHERN NIGERIA.
TREASURY to COLONIAL OFFICE.
(Received February 23, 1907.)
Treasury Chambers, February 22, 1907.
I AM to request you to inform the Earl of Elgin that, in deference to the further representations contained in Mr. Lucas's letter of the 14th instant (5259/ 1907),* the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury agree that the honorarium to be granted to Mr. Brand in respect of the proposed veterinary survey in Northern Nigeria may be fixed at £200 for each of two periods of six months' service.
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I have, &c.,
R. J. STORDY,
Chief Veterinary Officer.
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No. 89.
I am, &c.,
G. H. MURRAY.
BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA PROTECTORATE. COMMISSIONER SIR A. SHARPE to THE EARL OF ELGIN,
(Received February 23, 1907.)
[Acknowledged, March 1, 1907. No. 75.]
Government Offices, Zomba, British Central Africa, January 9, 1907.
[Published as No. 15 in [Cd. 4472], January, 1909.]
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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YOUR EXCELLENCY,
Enclosure 2 in No. 87.
Commissioner of Lands Office, Nairobi,
January 18, 1907. I FORWARD the views of the Chief Veterinary Officer in the correspondence received with Colonial Office despatch, No. 725, of 13th November, 1906.
It is quite true, as Mr. Stordy says, that the conditions in this Protectorate are of a special nature. We have a large highland tract which has been advertised as stock country, and is being rapidly occupied a such. We have seen in South Africa what disastrous losses have been suffered from disease in cattle, and I think A great we should do everything in our power to prevent such a calamity here. part of the prosperity of the country is bound up in the maintenance of a large industry in cattle. Disease is rife not only outside the Protectorate, but also among the native cattle in the country. It was Mr. MacDonald's opinion that we should rather strengthen than weaken the Veterinary Department and I fully concur in his views. His report will shortly be submitted to you.
The Indian Veterinary assistants have been found very useful; four have been entertained so far, and I am not prepared to recommend an increase in their number. As to Mr. Stordy's own salary, it is undoubtedly the case that he has done excellent service in this country, and I trust it may be possible to reconsider the orders regarding his salary.
No other head of a department receives less than £600 a year.
SIR,
No. 90.
NORTHERN NIGERIA.
COLONIAL OFFICE to MR. J. BRAND.
[Acknowledged March 2, 1907.]
Downing Street, February 26, 1907. I AM directed by the Earl of Elgin to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th of January,† in which you signified your acceptance of the offer of appointment as a temporary veterinary officer in Northern Nigeria, and to inform you that you have been passed as physically fit, subject to your being re-vaccinated. for service in Northern Nigeria, and have accordingly been selected for that employment.
2. Lord Elgin is prepared to approve of your request that your period of service, for the purpose of computing the amount of your honorarium, shall commence from the date of your embarkation for the Protectorate and terminate on the date of your arrival in England at the end of your tour. He also approves of your being granted a personal, as well as a scientific, outfit, the cost of which, however must not exceed £50 in all.
3. The Crown Agents for the Colonies, whose address is Whitehall Gardens, will be instructed to take a first class passage for you by the steamer leaving Liverpool on the 16th of March, and you should communicate with them regarding the issue of your outfit allowance.
I am, &c.,
R. L. ANTROBUS.
I have, &c.,
J. MONTGOMERY,
Commissioner of Lands.
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