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and an
enquiry into that point would,
Ane,
it appears to attention of the Government should be
be a loss of time. The
directed to the future.
13.
ann
In the meantime however, I find myself in this position, convinced that a great deal has to be done to put things on a proper footing but my efforts are paralyzed for want of time to devote to the work. It is not sufficient to give orders that certain things
are to be done. I must give. personal directions as to the mode in
have to be done and also
which they satisfy myself that
been carried out in a
my
directions have
It is
proper way. defects in a system but a
easy to see defects
thorough investigation is frequently
necessary before being in a position to orders for remedying
give
the
necessary
such defects . The work of superintending
-the two Departments is
snore
than
one
man can do efficiently. He must neglect part of his duties, and it will, in my
opinion, be most mistaken.
humble
economy to persist in the maintenance of the present arrangement.
14.
I will take this opportunity of
remarking that all the instructions which - have from time to time been issued by the Secretary of State
different matters relating to Expenditure do not appear to be recorded in the audit Office in this
21.
leolony and that for several years past
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