money by it safely.
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It must be admitted that the pay of the European portion of the Force is not adequate to provide its members with the comforts and indulgences, which the European expects the moment he lands here. A Constable receives from 288 to 360 dollars per annum, Sergeants from 360 to 480, and Inspectors from 600 to 840 each, with Quarters and an allowance for clothing. The component parts of that force have been especially demoralized. Not one of the previous Police Force had ever had any of them serving, and they are generally from the class in which Ship's Stewards, and discarded Servants are formed. None of the Officers, from Mr. Quin down, were born in the station of a gentleman, educated with the feelings proof against pecuniary temptation, which result from the training and early surroundings of such a position, though Mr. Quin was himself a signal example that such advantages are not absolutely essential to constitute a Public Servant of strict integrity.
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I have therefore felt that merely to increase the pay of such men would be increasing the burden of the Colony without any proportionate security for their good conduct. I have also great reliance on the reforms which an energetic Chief, properly supported, can effect, even with the worst materials, and have