A should know Chinese and : possess the confidence of the leaders of the Chinese community. Without these advantages he cannot hope to successfully contend with the facilities for escape which are afforded to Chinese criminals by the proximity of Hongkong to the mainland and by the ready assistance of the Chinese secret societies. The cooperation of the leaders of the Chinese community is of even greater service in the prevention than in the detection of crime, but they will render their cooperation only to an officer with whom they can freely communicate personally and in whom they have confidence. Mr May fortunately possesses these qualifications and his appointment to act as Captain Superintendent of Police has consequently been regarded
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