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a decrease of discharges by Supremo Court
an increase of discharges by
Police Magistrates
The details of serious offences
dealt with by the Police as compared
with the previous year exhibit the
following:
Convictions Discharges Increase Decrease SeriousThe principal increases in
1882 have been in Larcenies and
Burglaries and the principal
decreases in unlawful possession,
Kidnapping and Piracy
(Signed) W. H. Marsh
Colonial Secretary
Hong Kong, 19th May, 1883
Convictions Discharges Larcenies 84 19 Burglary 15 Robbery with violence 6 2 Assault with intent to rob 2 Unlawful possession 68 23 Kidnapping 6 Piracy 9 2 Other felonies 31 Total 161 83 98 6the