G50 on the mainland with the thousands of Coolies who come & go every day, we must always expect a large number of rascals among them. Our trump card is banishment, which might be employed even more than it is, though the thieves frequently change their names & aliases, making it difficult for the detectives to get to know them all, and the supply of fresh rascals is unlimited.
In conclusion, I would point out that the returns are not without some satisfactory elements, and I instance the decrease in piracy and robbery in the new territory, the figures being as under:
1897: 25 gang robberies, 12 highway robberies, 7 piracies
1898: 20 gang robberies, 23 highway robberies, ...
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
Haseley
P.S. To my remarks on burglary & housebreaking...