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undertaking that the department did not exist for the sake of revenue, made the question of economy irrelevant; and that if greater economy in its administration be unfortunately required, then it should not be at the expense of the interests, shipping, which are at the present time of the utmost national importance.

Security deposits are taken from incoming passengers by virtue of s.13 of the Ordinance, and their purpose.

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