the Hill District are increasing. in number, besides the
probable influx of visitors
by the tramway;
and as
new stations are to be opened at Quarry Bay, and Kennedy Town, I think that the European portion of the Police Force ought to be increased
t men. eight
4.
by
8.
I would therefore
recommend that the usual request may be made to the Crown Agents to send out 10 men in September and 11 in January; or the
whole number at one time.
on the usual terms.
5.
I should prefer eight men to be selected with reference to duty in the Water Police.
One Police
Inspector, Mr. Bremner, is
on
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leave, and could assist
in the selection.
I have 4.
M.M.
(signed) M. M. Deane
Captain Superintendent of
Police.