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· Imperial and Colonial Governments, the cost of transport, wash-

ing &c. has hitherto been borne by the Volunteer Corps. In

qulations of

le Volun-

er Force 35. 855 do.

575

Great Britain the Government bears these charges, and makes

a fair allowance for transport of Volunteers to and from Camps

of Instruction. This item would have been larger, had it not

been for the kindness of certain private individuals who lent

launches on several occasions; this generosity should not be

counted upon for the future,

Camp of Instruction. In Great Britain a per capita

allowance, sufficient to defray cost of rations &c. is made by

the Government. After examination of the accounts the Committee

are of opinion that the strictest economy has been observed,

especially in rationing the men. Misapprehension on this point

appears to exist. For instance, the Contractor supplies dinners

for 60 cents a head, this charge including provisions, transport

for same, cooks, boys, fire, cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery

e.

2

do.573

80

I.

Adjutant, and Corps Quarter Master Sergeant. No

reduction could be made in this item, which should be defrayed

direct by the Colonial Government. In Great Britain the Adjutant

is a liberally paid Officer seconded solely for these duties.

The