The estimates for the Russian De tachment showed an increase of §121,- 640 ug compared with the Budget for 1938, the main items being an increase of $82,780 for ration allowance and messing and the deletion of $40,000 In respect of charges to the Police Force for special services at the Munlcipal Jail, as it was not expected that these services would arise for some time to come.
Under Stock and Stores an appropriation of $4,500 had been made for 4 departmental car to replace the Singer car purchased in 1994 but now regarded a8 unserviceable. Purchase of tinned rations—$3,600—were quired to maintain stocks of preserved meat at the authorized level of 10,000 pounds. Additional purchases of ammunition at a cost of $44,370 were necessary to satisfy the 1999 require ments of the Volunteer Units and Russian, Detachment and to maintain stocks at a normal level.
Subject to the above observations, and to any further necessary adjust ments being made by the Treasurer and Controller in conjunction with the Commandant, the Volunteer Corps estimates of Exirnordinary and Ordinary Expenditure for 1939 were thereupon approved for submission to the Finance Committee.
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