THE CLYDE ROBBERY.

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2290, 8 September 1870, Page 2

THE CLYDE ROBBERY.

To the Editor of the Evening Star.

Sir, —With reference to a le‘ter which appeared in the Evening Star of a recent issue, regarding the neglect of Shb-Inspec-Dalglcish ami the Clyde robbery, I wish to make a few. suggestions. I have no desire to say anything condemnatory of Mr Dalglviah’s conduct, that will no doubt be duly considered by the Executive, and their decision will probably satisfy the public; but, in case the services, of Mr Dalgleish be dispensed with, the office might bo altogether suppressed and a reduction of about LoOO per annum be immediately effected, viz , Sub-Inspector's pay, L 375 ‘ travelling expenses, say L 35 j forage for horse, L 25 ; fuel and light, LlO ; constable’s pay who acts as orderly, LIBO, making a, total of L 625. It may be objected that the Sub* Inspector and his orderly would leave vacancies that other men Would. have to fill, but such is not the case, as a first-class sergeant injcharge of a district, performs the duties of sub-inspector in addition to his own and requires no orderly to look after him. Oue inspector of police to assist the Com* missioner m the general supervision of the force would be quite enough, and by making a slight addition to the pay of all sergean's in charge of districts the duties will be faithfully performed. By carrying out the above reductions a larger sum could be saved than that which will acouc from the vexatious shilling and sixpenny reduction which the i overnriient propose to fnake in the pay of sergeants and constables from Oc 1 oher next. This latter reduction, if ca; ried out, will be a death blow to the efficiency of the force, as men of, six or seven years service should certa nly be of more value than the man whd first joins the force. The Clyde robbery is an instance of what is sure to follow the appointment of men through • influence. and not ability to positi ns in the police. I am, &c., Ex-Policeman.