were
you
and
? of H. R.H. the Trince of Wales) during the sight of December 24th 1881. Their Royal Highnesses on that occasion, in order the better to view the Illuminations and Fireworks, which were on a more extensive scale than any before given in that Colony, landed in plain clothes, and alone with, and myself; traversed on foot the whole of the European. Native City, the Streets of which, densely thronged with the Chinese and others. We could not but be impressed with the manner in which the Police, which were never prominent, were yet always ready and at their posts in every part of the Cxity; their habits of discipline were the results of method and careful superintendence on your part, and the fact that the Force consisted of men of various nationalities and races must have rendered it the more difficult to arrange and maintain the complete unity and efficiency, observed, and which we were also informed by the Authorities was their pre-eminent characteristic under your command.
Believe me,
Dear Sir,
Yours
we
very faithfully; (Signed) J. N. Dalton,
C. M. G. Governor to their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales.
"Testimonial from Cecil Clementi Smith, Esquire, CM. G. Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements.
Mr Walter Meredith Deane held the appointment of Captain-Superintendent of Police, Hong Kong, whilst
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I was Acting Colonial Secretary in that Colony for nearly five years. He performed the duties of his office with marked ability, tact; and discretion, and to the greatest satisfaction of the Government. His experience in handling his men often proved under trying circumstances of great importance in preserving law and order, while the assiduity with which he tracked out cases of serious crime had a most excellent effect on the Criminal Classes. Mr Jeane took over the Police Force in a very unsatisfactory state, and he brought it into being. one of the most efficient and trustworthy Forces in the East.
(Signed) Cecil Clemente Smith, C. M. G.
Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements.
4th February, 1884.
Hong Kong Government Gazette. 17th Sept 1881. p. 845. Extract from proceedings of the Legislative Council.
The Governor informs the Council that he is about to proceed to the North on six weeks vacation leave, and that during his absence the Government will be administered by the Acting Colonial Secretary (the Honourable M. S. Tonnorby) and that the Acting Colonial Treasurer. (the Honourable W. M. Deane,) will officiate as Colonial Secretary : "
Memorandum.
The Police Force that I have had the