20. All serious cases of loss or abstraction should be at once specially reported to the Postmaster General, and the most prompt action taken thereon.
21. In cases of ascertained loss or abstraction, the Inspector for each Division through which the letter passed should be furnished with full particulars thereof.
22. When there is no moral doubt of guilt, it is desirable that the party suspected should be at once suspended from his duties.
23. It is not advisable however to take criminal proceedings in cases of theft, unless there is a probability of such evidence being obtained as will secure a conviction of the guilty party.
XVI.
ARREARS AND OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS.[ToC]
1. All outstanding accounts and arrears due from Postmasters and ex-Postmasters must be entered in the book provided for that purpose.
2. This Book should be divided into three parts: