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of one European foreman (Mr. Rose) and about six chinese turncock;

and it is in respect to these persons who supervise the distri-

bution, that change will be most probably requisite.

20.

To commence with Mr Rose, who has done good service in

the past, and who is therefore deserving of the fullest considera-

tion; I think it possible that his age and health may be such

es to prevent him from effectively carrying into affect the

necessary reforms. If the Resident Engineer holds this opinion,

I think that the goverment would do well to frcilitate the

retirement of Mr Rose, by offering him favourable terms as

to

pension.

21.

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Similarly the Chinese turncocks, have in the past faith-

fully discharged their duties of opening a shutting certain

valves at propur hours. But under a constant system of supply

these duties will no longer be required, and I doubt whether

these men will be fit to carry out the general duties of the

water-supply. Under a constant system what is wanted is, not

turncocks', but district inspectors; men capable of

making minor repairs to hydrants, street fountains hu house-

services. I sugeest, therefore, that from among the Chinese

fitters and jointers, employed in construction, persons shoula

Le selected to hold these posts. As soon as any giver section

of the town has been thoroughly inspected, and brought into

order, such a person, preferably one that has been employed

upon it, should be appointed to take charge of it.

ments,

These eppoint

obviously, should be temporary and provisional only; and

the wages of those employed thereon should be charged to the

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