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On the other hand it does define the moral position and
makes it possible to draw a clearer line between honesty
and dishonesty.
6.
In order that my Government may be better
able to decide on the proper course to adopt, I shall be glad if I may be informed of the practice obtaining in
England in the matter of the payment of rewards for
information given to the Pol ice and Revenue Departments, and in particular whether Police and Revenue Officers are
allowed to receive rewards personally in respect of
seizures of contraband goods made by them in the execution of their duty. I shall also be glad to learn whether and
it so to what extent subordinate officers of these Departments are permitted to undertake searches for contraband without in each case first consulting a senior
officer and obtaining his authority.
7.
Copies of this despatch are being sent to the Governments of India, Ceylon, and the Straits Settlements with requests for information as to the systems
in force in those countries.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
humble servant,
7.8. Stubb
Governor, &c.
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