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In the same paragraph His Lordship proposes that, the above addition being made, the "Trigonometrical Branch" would become the " Trigonometrical and Topo- graphical Branch." To this I have no sort of objection and the only difference in my Estimates would be to place the two under one heading. I think, however, that the requirements will be more clearly understood by my not making any altera- tion in my Estimates. Such alteration can easily be made at home.

I have the honour to enclose a separate short report called for in paragraph 4 of His Lordship's despatch.

I have the honour to call your attention to the fact that, in accordance with the regulations, I have already written a separate letter recommending increases of salaries in certain cases. I have been informed that only the case of Mr. Bunting is likely to be favourably considered this year. I attach considerable importance to his proposed increase of salary since his first agreement terminates next year and he would probably not continue to serve if the increase proposed be not granted.

The time has now arrived when the most economical method of increasing the output of the Cadastral Branch is by beginning a Topographical Branch.

I now proceed to give the reasons for this statement, which at first glance appears paradoxical. Cadastral surveyors are saved much time in reaching their work if they have a reliable topographical map to guide them. In the case of a systematic survey of a series of farms the existence of a topographical map would save about 30 per cent. of preliminary work which would otherwise be necessary. Miscellaneous requirements, such as the reconnaissance last year of the country south of Mombasa, or the ascertaining of the area of the Kenya Forest, could be under- taken without having to detail a cadastral surveyor to leave his other work and specially perform it.

Topographical work is special work and can be both better and quicker done by a man specially trained for it.

Without telling him what my opinion was I asked the Acting Deputy Director of Surveys, Cadastral Branch, how he would set about reducing the estimates of the Department if he was himself reducing them by £7,000. Mr. Townsend's reply was even more drastic than is my present scheme. He said he would take it all or nearly all off the Cadastral Branch.

I have the honour to request you to draw His Excellency's attention to the fact that the estimates as now framed furnish an increase of the Department which is less than that recommended by Major Hills in his report, whereas my previous Estimates were framed in accordance with his recommendations. I submit that this point should be brought to the notice of the Colonial Office when the estimates are sent home.

I have, &c.,

G. E. SMITH, Major, R.E..

The Secretary to the Administration,

Through Honourable Commissioner of Lands.

and Treasurer.

27. SURVEY DEPARTMENT,-cont.

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.—cont.

Brought forward

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Trigonometrical and Topographical Branch.

Deputy Director of Surveys, Trigonometrical Branch

Approved Estimate, 1907-1908,

Estimate for 1903-1909,

£

£

£

£

667

2 Assistant Deputy Directors of Surveys, Trigono-

metrical Branch, at £525 each.

525

500

3 Surveyors at £250 each

1 Surveyor

3 Surveyors at £200 each Native Artizans

Cadastral Branch.

1 Chief Clerk and Accountant £200, plus £40 house

allowance.

1,050

1,122

1,050†

7501

215.

600§

336

336

2,028

3,618

Deputy Director of Surveys, Cadastral Branch ...

500

500

1 Assistant Director

400

400

3 District Surveyors at £360 by £20 to £400

1,080

1,140

5 Senior Staff Surveyors at £300 by £20 to £340

1,200

1,580

6 Junior Staff Surveyors at £250 by £15 to £280

1,250

1,575

1 Chief Computer and Examiner of Diagrams £200,

plus £40 house allowance.

240

240

190

210**

180

180

...

Rupees 2,040

136*

13

10,695

696

713tt

"

2,400

160

160 200*

48*

5,896

7,112

8,974

11,852

1 Awistant Clerk and Accountant £140, plus £40 house

allowance.

· 2 Clerks

10 Indian Surveyors and Draughtsmen

I Draughtsman

? Assistant Junior Staff Surveyors

2 Native Assistant Surveyors

Total Personal Emoluments

OTHER CHARGES.

Trigonometrical and Topographical Branch.

Director of Surveys.

Local Transport and Labour

Printing and Lithography

Material for Trigonometrical Stations

COLONIAL ESTIMATES, EAST AFRICA PROTECTORATE, 1908-09.

Office Expenses

Local Purchases

Contingencies

PUBLIC

KELURD OFFICE

Reference :-

mminumimi C.O.885

18 PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC- COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH-NOT TO

1,825

3,195

30

175

175

50

60

100

150

115

165

2,265

3,775‡‡

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE.

Approved Estimate, 1907-1908,

Estimate for

1908-1909,

Cadastral Branch.

Chainmen

27. SURVEY Department.

£

£

£

£

Local Transport and Labour

***

Instruments, &c,

Contingencies

Printing and Lithography

890

3,700§§

370

250

513

100

100

50

150

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.

Payments to Licensed Surveyors Local Purchases

4,000

1,700

210

Additional Other Charges, Cadastral Survey

200

Superintending Staff.

5,860

6,373

Director of Surveys

800

800

Total Other Charges

8,125

Clerk and Storekeeper Assistant Clerk

250

250

Rupees 1,080

72.

Total Survey Department

:

17,099

10,148

22,000

1,050

1,122

Carried forward

1,050

**

**

1,122

• New appointment.

in 1907-08.

†† 9 in 1907-08.

29491

5 in 1907-09.

* New appointmente.

† 1 in 1997-08. Additional appointment required for topographical surveys.

ta in 1907-03. Additional appointment required for topographical surveys. § New appointments for topographical work,

*** Salary (exclusive of house allowance), £150 in 1907-08. ‡‡ Increase to provide for topographical work.

Previous provision inadequate.

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COLONIAL ESTIMATES, EAST AFRICA PROTECTORATE, 1908-09.

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE.