measures adopted for their capture by the Chinese Government. A few months ago some anniversary was celebrated by them in the city of Victoria when Inspector Quincey was sent round to the different dinners given on that occasion and saw them assembled. The professed objects of the Triads are of a political nature but the prospect of plunder is believed to have considerable influence with them, the society being largely recruited from the Criminal Classes.
I annex No. 167 for Your Lordship's information copies of some papers referring to proceedings of Triads last year.
I have the honour to forward for Your Lordship's consideration three applications for the post of Deputy Superintendent; from Mr. Horspool, the present Chief Inspector, from Mr. Travers, Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office; and from Lieutenant Somerset of the Buffs. I have already reported