135
No case of drunkenness occurred and 1 was recorded in 1895-there was, however, an increase of sleeping on duty there being 61 cases against 44 in 1895--for disorderly conduct and assault the reports decreased from 13 to 8, absence from duty was much less being 141 against 203. Sitting down &c. on duty showed 76 against 95 while for leaving beats &c. before relief they fell from 41 to 6.
Six members of the Contingent were convicted by the Magistrate viz.:—
1 for making a false charge, 1 for giving wilful false evidence, 3 for misconduct as Police
Constables in extorting money and 1 for demanding money with menaces.
The cases of extortion and demanding money with menaces occurre among the Water Police and I have reported specially on the subject.
21. HEALTH OF THE FORCE.
Has not been so satisfactory as during 1895.
The admissions to Hospital in each year were as follows:-
1895.
1896.
Europeans,
81
90
Indians,
233
366
Chinese,
113
120
Table F shows the admissions to Hospital from each Station and the strength of Police at each. Aberdeen seeins to have become less unhealthy. This is probably due to the fact that a good water supply has now been provided for the village. The admissions to Hospital from that Station for the last 4 years were—
1893, 1894,
- 1895,
47
45
12
19
1896,
22. EDUCATION.
During the year 1 European and 24 Indian Constables obtained certificates for knowledge of Chinese, and 6 Indian Constables for knowledge of English.
I append a report from Mr. ARTHUR on the Police School.
23. BARRACKS.
It has not yet been found possible to improve the conditions of the Barracks in the Eastern and Western Districts, to the unsatisfactory condition of which I referred in my report for the year
para 18. I trust that the matter may receive attention soon.
1891
The Honourable
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
F. H. MAY,
Captain Superintendent of Police.