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            IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.

10.    There were 6 Veterinary Assistants employed during the year at the
dispensaries in the Province the same number as last year. Besides these the
services of a Veterinary Graduate were temporarily engaged to assist the Veter-
inary Graduate at Karáchi in the suppression of the outbreak of rinderpest. 2
salutries and 4 compounders were also attached to the dispensaries in Sind. 2
salutries resigned their appointments during the year and were replaced by
compounders.

            V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT.

11.    Table XIV A shows Rs. 6,701-14-6 under the head Imperial and
Rs. 32,678.-7-11 under Local as expenditure of the Indian Civil Veterinary
Department in the Province during the year under report as against Rs. 8,340-4-9
and Rs. 28,896-2-1 respectivly last year. The figures are liable to alterations
on the closing of accounts for March 1908 (Final).

The amount shown under the head Imperial has been supplied by the
Comptroller, India Treasuries, Calcutta, and is said to be the cost of the De-
partment in the Provinces of Sind, Baluchistan and Rájputána. But as it
represents the amount expended by the office of the Superintendent, Indian
Civil Veterinary Department, Sind, Baluchistan and Rájputána, in the Province
of Sind during 1907-1908 it has therefore been included in Table XIV A of
this report.

                        VI.—GENERAL REMARKS.

12.    The organization of a Department in Sind is wanted, bat the Superin-
tendent would like to see the orders of the Bombay Government on Mr. Hewlett's
proposals for the working of the Presidency Proper before making suggestions
for Sind. It would seem to him adviseable to follow as far as possible the lines
the Presidency intend to adopt—if this will be feasible—at present it is rather
doubtful whether the same lines can be followed under circumstances which
need not be entered into hero beyond noting that Sind is a small province with
but six men to work it, which does not leave much room for promotion amongst
its members especially as three of them are senior with almost an equal standing
and who have therefore almost equal claims for higher appointments if such are
to be contemplated.

Mr. Haji in charge of the Karáchi Veterinary Dispensary is an officer
deserving of encouragement and would be capable of holding a more responsible
appointment. Mr. Asudamal, Hyderabad, is also a good officer.

13.    The necessary Tables are enclosed herewith.

                                                        A. S. TRYDELL, Major,
                    Superintendent, Indian Civil Veterinary Department,
                                                    Sind, Baluchistan and Rájputána.

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