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or dislike of any one individual; and that good conduct and long service must lead to
promotion to a certain extent, and that it they possess abilities qualif ying them to fill
the higher appointments, they will have an opportunity of displaying them.
3. The absence of Mr. Bell on leave has given me an opportunity of expressing
my sentiments, but before addressing you I judged it expedient to obtain Captain
Wingate's opinion on the subject. There are few men who have had greater opportunity
of forming an opinion, or whose opinion, when expressed, is entitled to more considera
tion ; it is therefore with much satisfaction that I observe the cordial manner in which
Captain Wingate approves of my suggestion.
4. I feel convinced that your own experience will bear testimony to the truth of the
existence of a general, almost universal opinion that obtains among the Native establish
ment, that their success or failure depends upon the favour of some iSative official ; and
I think that you will concur in the opinion that the prevalence of this notion cannot
but have a most injurious and demoralizing effect.
5. I earnestly hope that Government will be induced to sanction the introduction ot
the Rules suggested in my letter into this Collectorate, if only as an experiment. I feel
sure that they will prove productive of great good ; but should experience teach othei -
wise, they can easily be abolished.
6. I will only add, that if these Rules are introduced, nothing but the most stringent
orders from Government regarding their rigid observance will suffice ; not the slightest
deviation, except on special report, and Government sanction, must be permitted. I he\
will not prove equally palatable to all, and it is probable that efforts to evade them will
be made, and if once an infringement of them be permitted, they will become a dead letter.
The Rules laid down for the admission of candidates for (xovernment service in the rank
in which they pass the examination have not been invariably adhered to, and therefore
I urge the necessity of the most stringent orders. There must be no discretionary power
vested in the head of the office—the strict Rules must be adhered to. Let them be once
broken in favour of an individual and all confidence in them will be lost; the
notion of the reign of favour will again prevail, and ail the good that may be anticipated
from the introduction of these Rules will be swept away.
1 have the honour to be, kc.
(Signed) W. A. GOLDFINCH,
First Assistant Collector in charge.
Dharwar, Collector s Office, 8^ Fehruanj 1851.
No. 176 of 1851.
To C aptain G. WINGATE,
Superintendent of the Southern Mahratta Country Survey.
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I contemplate proposing for the sanction and approval of Government some Rules foi
regulating promotion among the Native servants on the establishment of this'Collectorate,
and as you have had ample opportunity of forming an opinion on the subject, I wish,
before proceeding further in the matter, to submit the plan for your consideration,
being confident that should the suggestion meet with your approbation. Government
will be inclined to sanction its adoption.