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each give security in a sum of 850 cash, will not be affected.

By the establishment of the Fund the Govern-

4.

-ment will save certain security allowances at present paid amount-

-ing to $235 a year, namely for two Shroffs in the Treasury 150

and two in the Imports and Exports Office 8u5. Other applications

for security allowances may also be expected in future, if no

general fund is in existence.

5.

I have also had under consideration the

question of a Government contribution to start the fund, and in the event of your approving of the scheme, I am of opinion that a

sum of $2,000 might be inserted in the Estimates for 1913. If you agree to this I should be glad to be informed by telegraph.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Governor,&c..

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