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and that l'or this reason he informs me that Mr. do Gronlor
will remain at hie poet of Director of Customs as ho is
ploased with him and his hard work for his State. Finally,
he says "If the Government of India want a cluinge in the
llabudj
appointment of course they will make up any deficiency in
the revenues, and wo request Your jsxcoliency to explain
this matter to the Goveriunertof India. "
5. Ab Sir Frederick Johnston pointed out to the
Government of India in the letter quoted above, it would
be impossible to combine the postB of Advisor and Director
of Customs witnout deterioration. 1 fully sjmipatnise
with the point of view set forth by the Shaikh in his letter,
and I feel that it is impossible for the Government of India
to go back at this state on the reforms which they introduced
with so much difficulty six years ago, and which have already

shown such beneficial results.
6. I do not think it is realised tnat Mr. de Grenier
is responsioie (witn the revenue from pearling licenses
which he also collects) for the collection oi 97# of the
revenues of the State. His revenue work is therefore of
the greatest importance, for unlike British India there are
no revenues from land, excise or income tax. in fact he
is not only the Director of Customs but also the chief
revenue officer. It must also be kept in mind that he ha6
nov/ been called upon to do all passport work, which till
recently was of little importance out now requires very
strict supervision owing to the difficulties created by the
Persian Government.
7. 1 show below toe collections of the customs for the
past, lour years.
1M4 Ks. 0,02,000
1545 ks. V,62,000
1546 US. 10,00,000
1547 P.3.10,70,000 (at least, one month to run)
It will be seen from these figures that there has been a
very considerable improvement which nas been made without the
imposition of any additional tuxation, and at an administrative