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Chinese Inspeator, but awing to the inherent attachment of the Chinese to extortion _ a post of this importance
Can
: only be given.
to
Nan
of long- tried
and unimpeachable integrity. The
number of Chinese now
emplayed is so large that it is impossible for me to r supervise by myself the instruction of
thise
men as
they ought to be instructed;
rent a
I would therefore suggest the expediency
of attaching to this Department. -gentleman acquainted with the Chinese language either as Interpreter with
ar as Acting Assistant,
Excoutine powers,
Deputy - Superintendent.
17.
When in May 1872.. the term of service of several East Indians...
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and Sikle Constables __ expires, - I would
emmend that then all Cast Indians and Sikhs, whose condust does not warrant the confidence of their Superior Officers, should be dismissed (even if
compensation should have to be given
them) : - and gratuities offered to such deserving
men as may have served
their time - in order to induce them to
remain in the Colony. -
18. In 1869 and again in July last I recommended that Constables should be obtained from England; they have: been sent for -- and should they be allowed to come, I doubt not but the Force will be greatly strengthened; but even among picked men - the Government