I spent the first months of my term in investigations to find out just what the situation was.
On November 28, 1899, I wrote to the Commission as follows: ".

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I have had very many complaints before this as to the inefficiency of the game wardens and game protectors, the complaints usually taking the form that the men have been appointed and are retained without due regard to the duties to be performed.

I do not wish a man to be retained or appointed who is not thoroughly fit to perform the duties of game protector.