Acting on this principle, their Lordships have directed that the
supplies of food now in store should be concentrated without delay at
the following depots:--
In the interior--Longford, Banagher.
On the coast--Limerick, Galway, Westport, Sligo.
And Commissary-General Hewetson has been instructed to take immediate
steps for the transfer of the quantity remaining in store in the depot
at Cork to Limerick, in the charge.
Subordinate depots will be established, under the charge of the
constabulary, at other places on the western coast, as the necessity for
taking such a step may become apparent.
Their Lordships desire that it may be fully understood that even at
those places at which government depots will be established for the sale
of food, _the depots will not be opened while food can be obtained by
the people from private dealers at reasonable prices_; and that even
when the depots are opened, _the meal will, if possible, be sold at such
prices as will allow of the private trader selling at the same price
with a reasonable profit_.
The Relief Commission ceased on the 15th ultimo, since which period
Commissary-General Sir Randolph Routh has continued to transact such
business as required immediate attention; and, considering the
experience which has been acquired by that officer, and his well-proved
ability for the task, their Lordships are of opinion that the duties
confided to the Relief Commission during the late operations may with
great public advantage be entrusted to Sir Randolph Routh, acting under
the authority of the Lord Lieutenant, and in constant communication with
this Board.
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