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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

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