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A few representatives of Mercantile have been signing the Memorial without having made any sufficient enquiry as to the accuracy of what it contains, and others have naturally followed their example.
I may take this opportunity of informing Your Lordship that the changes in organization of the Police Force within the last year have resulted in a marked improvement in its morale and efficiency. Never, I believe, in the history of Hongkong has there been less undetected crime.
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The number of inmates of the Gaol have been reduced by nearly half within the last year, with a corresponding decrease in the expense of their maintenance.
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The changes have proved highly satisfactory, and the dismissal, resignation, or removal of dishonest and discreditable Officers and members of the Constabulary has been notable.
It is proper for me to add that Constable Brianly has embarked for England, his passage having been paid.