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by the Chinese - The present advantage of this improvement will be great; and it may facilitate the adoption of further improvements of the same kind.
12. The state of the harbour landing places demand serious attention. They are entirely unprotected. Practically speaking, no water police exists, crimes against person and property along the sea-board and upon the water are frequent, and increasing? We recommend the following regulations:
1. All Boatmen to be placed more thoroughly under the control of the Harbour Master, and Marine Magistrate.
2. An efficient watch to be established upon every landing place. This duty to be performed by the ordinary police of the city.
3. At certain accessible and commanding points, Police boats to be kept in readiness for service.