;
482
losure
710 Spare Cofits.
tion
of piracy and robbery round the coasts,, and it is ne- cessary not alone that the constables in charge should be re- liable men, accustomed to the sea, but that the Inspector in charge should be a seaman.
4. Some time ago an Inspector of water
police was appointed from the Mercantile Marine. He was well-
recommended. But after a time it was found that he had no Adea of discipline or regularity and he was ultimately is-
charged on account of drunkenness and neglect of his duty.
5. Mr.Basil Taylor the Assistant Harbour
and an ex-Naval Officer suggests that a good class of men
for our requirements may be engaged through the Navy Employ-
ment Agency, and I have the honour to request that the Crown Agents be directed to obtain the services of a pensioned
Chief Gunner's mate or other chief petty officer for the
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post of Inspector in the Water police. I attach a printed form
of particulars of the office. He should be as near the age of
40 as possible. A married man is not objected to.
6. Six constables to fill vacancies in
the Water police are also required and I shall be glad if 6
leading seamen, or petty officers if possible can be engaged
who have been coxswains of boats. Their engagement will be
on the usual terms. These men must be single, and men up to
32 years of age will not he objected to.
7. I would point out that only men of ex-
ceptionally good character should be sent. Experience has
shown