Meto
arrangement satisfactorily shows that the acknowledged weak parts of the existing Police
system, viz: rendered
Onight
on
the day and evening duty has been efficient, and that, by lessening the number of hours for the Indian Police duty, a greater vigilance and consequent protection has been ensured.
I likewise beg to mention that good candidates natives of Macao, Manila, readily offer themselves for appointment to the Indian Force. Deficiency in the European Force
Total expense per
of twelve
European Constables inclusive of rations
and clothing, at £3.19.2 ea: per month
... £570.0.0
1
Increase to Indian Force.
Six first class Constables for day duty including
clothing at £2.4.9½ ea: per
month 161.5.0
Fourteen second class Constables including
clothing at £2.0.7¼ ea: per month... 34.5.0
Total £502.10.0
81
Decreased expense per annum £67.10.0.
True Extract)
Roboncin
Colonial Secretary