It is because of the system in the various departments.

I do not like to save in wages," he went on.

"I like to see my people healthy and strong and happy.

I like to see them drink beer after work is over, and on feast days and Sundays I like to see them sit in the gardens and listen to the band, and maybe change their beer for a bottle of wine.
Industrially, Mr.Englishman, ours is a happy country." "Well, I hope you won't think I am rude," Norgate observed, "but from the little I have seen of it I call it a beastly country, and if you don't mind I am going to sleep." Herr Selingman sat for several moments with his mouth still open.

Then he gave a little grunt.