§ In reply to Mr. BRADLAUGH (Northampton),
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)said, that he had received a further telegram from India with reference to the cost of the Irrawaddy Flotilla. It was as follows:—
Telegram from Viceroy, July 12, 1888—My telegram of 6th, Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. The charges against Indian Marine:—Freights on stores, 1886–7, Rs.4,400, 1887–8, Rs.4,600—Rs.9,000; purchase of vessels,1887–8, Rs.1,19,800; hire of vessels, 1886–7, Rs.71,100; 1887–8, Rs.34,800—Rs.1,05,900; passages, 1886–7, Rs.600; 1887–8, Rs.3,200—Rs.3,800; miscellaneous, 1886–7, Rs.600; 1887–8, Rs. 4,700—Rs.5,300; grand total, Rs.2,43,800. Charges against Public 'Works Department (for three years ending March 31, 1888):—Freight on store, Rs.3,20,500; passages, Rs.75,600; demurrage, Rs.25,800; towage, Rs.2,300; miscellaneous, Rs.1,200; grand total, Rs.425,400. Information completed.