THE RELIEF OF THE DESTITUTE.
To the Editor of the Daily Souxkmk Okois. Dxjlr Sib, — After luring carefully read over the minutes of evidence of the Relief Committee, which appear in this morning's issne, I- was strongly impressed with an idea that the (Government or the Provincial Council oaghfc on many grounds to demand some restitution for the very large number of ration* supplied to unworthy recipients, bufi who are well able to make pecuniary amends. In the admirable leader which appeared some time ago on this subject, I believe it was stated that the cost of rations misapplied in the manner T have indicated would amount to between £1,500 and £2,000; and I would now ask yeu, sir, if measures could not be taken to enforce repayment from several of those who have unjuatl/ received rations for such a lengthened period. Mr. Qazelden, I believe, left the province shortly after his dismissal from office, bub we have others yet remaining amongst us who oujht to be sued for the full value of the rations supplied to them. Two out of the three are still retained in their situations, and all I am sure could well afford to refund the money expended by a generous but misguided public for their daily sustenance. My motto is, March 4, 1868. Fiat Jvsmnx.
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Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIV, Issue 3318, 5 March 1868, Page 3
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