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were deposited in the in Chest, accessible to the 2nd Shroff... lokerers the 2nd Shroff states

the Silver was in the iron chest and the notes -

in a lin box; the latter exclusively in the care; of the 144 Shroff And Seemndly", the 2nd Shroff states, he saw the 10! Shroff. Coenting his

balance at the close of

On the

fürch

the

day.

mentioned discrepancy, the

Committee have obtained some evidence,

which

throws a preponderating influence in favour of the statement of the 2nd Shroff.

With

testimony

yuk You

regard

to the 2nd discrepancy.

can be obtained.

Лада

Committee have to state in conclusion,

that inasmuch

the sole care, management

and responsibility of the monies rested upon the

10! Shroff, of

which

position he was fully aware;

and as it is clear that he did not perform some

of

the essential duties in connection with that precition; therefore Your Committee are of opinion that the chief onus of the deficiency, however

have arisen, devolves upon

the pt. Shroff

it may

Sik

above

You

Committee have advisedly used the

words "Cheif Ones" as applied to the

Shroff; as it

as it appears to them, that the rangements of the duties of the Colonial- Treasury (as they

arran

are

performed)

are

somewhat

defective in placing absolute and unchecked Control in the hands of the sa! Shroff.

We have yen

(Signed)

b. May:

ay: Chairman

) N. R. Maform,

(i) Thos Turner. (Fine copy)

MARlexande

Aeling Colonial Secretary,