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The members of the [[Royal Commission-followup|Police Commission]] feel that they have been virtually superseded by the instruction issued to Mr Chomley, that he is to immediately advise, the Government on the subject of reorganising the police force. Their commission directed them to deal with the Kelly pursuit, and subsequently with the general question of organisation, and the necessity for their entering upon this latter branch of the inquiry, it is urged, has been disposed of by the decision of the Cabinet The Government, in a measure accept this view, but urge that the time has passed when any advantage could be expected from the deliberations of the commission on this subject. They are most anxious that the discipline and usefulness of the force should be improved without further needless delay, and Mr Chomley has therefore been entrusted with the duty of suggesting means whereby that may best be attained. His knowledge of its general working will enable him to furnish those recommendations speedily, and the Government hope to be m a position to reorganise the force within a few months. It rests with the commission to decide wether-or not they shall continue their investigations