as far
as may be practicable, with the general character and financial
standing of each Postmaster in your Division who has charge of Money
Order or Savings Bank duties; and in any case where you have reason
for suspecting the possibility of irregular practices, or a
disposition to withhold--even for short periods--Post Office monies, a
confidential report should be made to the Postmaster General, in order
that a close supervision may be kept by the Superintendent on the
returns and remittances received from such Postmasters.

24. In cases of doubt always ask for instructions from the Postmaster
General--by letter, if time permits; if not, by telegraph.

25. When absolutely necessary, make use of the telegraph, compressing
your message into as few words as are consistent with clearness of
meaning. Do not, however, use the telegraph in cases where a letter
will answer all the purposes required.

26. Observe in all matters connected with the Department as strict an
economy as is consistent with the efficient performance of the
Service. Do not in any case recommend additional expenditure unless
the circumstances appear fully to justify it.

27. No outlay, whether for alteration in a Mail Service, or for
repairs, improvements or fittings, must be incurred without the
specific authority first obtained of the Postmaster General.

In every case application for this authority must be accompanied by a
full description of the work to be done, and an estimate of the
probable expenditure involved.

28. No person must be employed, even in a temporary capacity, without
the sanction of the Postmaster General previously obtained.

29. Furnish full particulars of any changes, especially of
distribution, to the Inspectors of other Divisions which may be
affected in any way by these changes, and cordially co-operate with
them in the consideration and carrying out of any improvements which
may generally benefit the Service.

30. Make yourself thoroughly conversant with all Acts of the Dominion
Parliament relating in any way to the Post Office Service, and with
all regulations relating to the Post Office Department, as well as
with all details connected with its operation.

31. You have authority when you find it necessary to suspend a
Postmaster, Clerk, or any other employe in your Division.

All the circumstances, however, should be at once reported to the
Postmaster General.

32. When it is noticed that Postage Stamps attac