Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Hankin, Philip J. to Leveson-Gower, Granville George 24 June 1869, CO 60:36, no. 8153, 148.
Abstract
Hankin, Philip J. to Leveson-Gower, Granville George 24 June 1869, CO 60:36, no. 8153, 148.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Other documents (2).
No. 21
24th June 1869
My Lord,
With reference to your Lordship's Despatch No. 45 of 24th May,
relative to the Appropriation Ordinance for 1869, No. 3,I
I have
the honor to enclose a copy of the Estimates of Revenue and
Expenditure upon which that Ordinance was founded.
I have
the honor to enclose a copy of the Estimates of Revenue and
Expenditure upon which that Ordinance was founded.
I have the honor to be
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant
Philip J. Hankin
Administering the Government
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant
Philip J. Hankin
Administering the Government
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Sandford
See Minutes on 5568.
See Minutes on 5568.
We now have the Estimates for 1869—they are unaccompanied by
any returns & throw no additional light on the Financial state
of the Colony.
On reference to 4637 from the Govr you will see that he is of
opinion that the instructions given in regard to the preparation
of the Estimates for
the Straits Settlements were not applicable
to B.C.—but he does not say in what respects or to what extent.
We know the Estimated Revenues & the Estimated Expenditure—&
that the Expenditure is estimated at $20,412 45/100 in excess
of the estimated Expenditure for 1868. We also know the
different heads under which the increase takes place, but no
details or particulars
on the reasons for the increase. Nor is
there even any statement of the Assets & Liabilities. In fact
if any control over the Finances is to be exercised here the
Estimates ought to be sent home before the commence of the year,
with full information.
the Straits Settlements were not applicable
to B.C.—but he does not say in what respects or to what extent.
We know the Estimated Revenues & the Estimated Expenditure—&
that the Expenditure is estimated at $20,412 45/100 in excess
of the estimated Expenditure for 1868. We also know the
different heads under which the increase takes place, but no
details or particulars
on the reasons for the increase. Nor is
there even any statement of the Assets & Liabilities. In fact
if any control over the Finances is to be exercised here the
Estimates ought to be sent home before the commence of the year,
with full information.
Apparently there is nothing to object to—& it is satisfactory
to find that there is a decrease of $8000 for interest on
temporary Loans.
And I should say that
as far as appears the Estimates might be
submitted to the Treasury for sanction.
as far as appears the Estimates might be
submitted to the Treasury for sanction.
CC
24/7
(1) Refer to Treasury for Sanction—with copy of Col:
Secretary's report sent with 5568; stating that Lord Granville
proposes to inform the new Governor that he expects the
Estimates in future to be framed, & sent home at an earlier
date, and with much more detailed information—so as to enable
the Secretary of State to exercise something more than a nominal
Supervision over the finances of the Colony.
(2) Mr Strachey will please to prepare instructions
accordingly—and to confine them to what is
essential for the information & guidance of the Sec. of State in
examining the Estimates.
Other documents included in the file
Sandford to Secretary to the Treasury, 9 August 1869, forwarding
copy of the estimates for 1869 and
recommending that they be sanctioned, with explanation.
