CO129-349 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [10-12] — Page 137

Cappy Partonch

Sections are constructing contiguous Stations at the

frontier. I am not, however, at present convinced that

independent control is incompatible with an arrangement

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under which a junction station at the frontier would not

be necessary. The disadvantages of the system are emphasiz-

-ed by Mr. Butler Wright, and consist chiefly in the extra

cost to this Government of a full complement of Staff,

Workshops &c. On the other hand I am disposed to think

that assuming separate control as the basis of the arrange-

-ment means might be found in the interests of both

Governments to minimize the inconveniences and cost, and

that gradually as the traffic increased easements would

be effected so that in course of time an effective working

arrangement would grow up of itself satisfactory to both

Governments.

15.

The points I have put forward

involve a technical knowledge of Railway Management to ~

which I can lay no claim, and I submit for Your Lordship's

approval that the best course for this Government to

pursue would be to obtain the services of an able and

experienced man preferably with Indian experience who has

special knowledge not only of open line working but of the

working of Joint Agreements between lines under separate

ownership