as disrespectful towards the Head of the Government, and was, I submit, unjustifiable. It should not be forgotten that the Police Magistrates of Hong Kong, being as a rule only officers of the Civil Service and not men of legal training, are bound in cases where questions of policy are involved to work in harmony with the Government, and ought, therefore, not to be above a little gentle admonition when they go wrong, especially as they are often ready to apply to the Government for the advice of the Attorney-General, when they are in doubt on questions before them.
Mr. Wodehouse has, as I said before, forwarded his Memorial in four portions, and I transmit it just as it is, being informed that it is usual so to do. In my opinion, the Governor of the