CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924 — Page 334

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Mr. Fletcher on the other hand said that the Hong Kong Government were convinced that if the regulations were properly carried out the ships officers had every chance to put up a successful fight. If the grilles were properly constructed and kept closed, the guards properly posted and disciplined, and the passengers were restricted to their proper quarters, the officers should not be taken by surprise. This opinion was also held by the Commander-in-Chief, as quoted by the Naval Intelligence Officer in connection with the Tai Lee Coroner's Enquiry. In all cases where the pirates attacks have been successful, it has been proved that the regulations have been disobeyed. In the case of the `Hydrangea` 5 of the certificated officers were surprised at dinner unarmed; and in the case of the `Sui-an` the Guild had resented a stricture upon the Captain for not carrying a revolver, as required by the regulations.

The efficiency of the measures laid down by the regulations had been proved by the successful resistance put up against a recent attack which failed completely, the pirates being forced to jump overboard.

Mr. Watson suggested that the explanation was that in this case the guards were British soldiers and not Indians and were commanded by British Non-Commissioned Officers. Mr. Fletcher replied that they were Indian Police and Guards under the command of a European member of the Hong Kong Police.

Mr. Watson agreed with Mr. Fletcher's claim that the Indian members of the Hong Kong Police were well disciplined and efficient, but he submitted that this was solely because, on land, they were under the effective control of their officers, which was not the case...

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Mr. Fletcher on the other hand said that the Hong Kong Government were convinced that if the regulations were properly carried out the ships officers had every chance to put up a successful fight. If the grilles were properly constructed and kept closed, the guards properly posted and disciplined, and the passengers were restricted to their proper quarters, the officers should not be taken by surprise. This opinion was also held by the Commander-in-Chief, as quoted by the Naval Intelligence Officer in connection with the Tai Lee Coroner's Enquiry. In all cases where the pirates attacks have been successful, it has been proved that the regulations have been disobeyed. In the case of the Hydrangea 5 of the certificated officers were surprised at dinner unarmed; and in the case of the Sui-an the Guild had resented a stricture upon the Captain for not carrying a revolver, as required by the regulations.##The efficiency of the measures laid down by the regulations had been proved by the successful resistance put up against a recent attack which failed completely, the pirates being forced to jump overboard.Mr. Watson suggested that the explanation was that in this case the guards were British soldiers and not Indians and were commanded by British Non-Commissioned Officers. Mr. Fletcher replied that they were Indian Police and Guards under the command of a European member of the Hong Kong Police.Mr. Watson agreed with Mr. Fletcher's claim that the Indian members of the Hong Kong Police were well disciplined and efficient, but he submitted that this was solely because, on land, they were under the effective control of their officers, which was not the case...6

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evladə İk writAD KIC324#.Mr.Fletcher on the other hand said that the HongKong Government were convinced that if the regulations were properly carried out the ships officers had every chance to put up a successful fight. If the grilles were properly constructed and kept closed, the guards properly posted and disciplined, and the passengers were restricted to their proper quarters, the officers should not be taken by surprise. This opinion was also held by the Commander-in-Chief, as quoted by the Naval Intelligence Officer in connection with the Tai Lee Coroner's Enquiry. In all cases where the pirates attacks have been successful, it has been proved that the regula- tions have been disobeyed. In the case of the Hydrangea 5 of the certificated officers were surprised at dinner unarmed; and in the case of the Sui-an the Guild had resented a stricture upon the Captain for not carrying a revolver, as required by the regulations.12.The efficiucy of the measures laid down by the regulations had been proved by the successful resistance put up against a recent attack which failed completely, the pirates being forced to jump overboard.13.Mr. Watson suggested that the explanation was that in this case the guards were British soldiers and not Indians and were commanded by British Non-Commissioned Officers. Mr.Fletcher replied that they were Indian Police and Guards under the command of a European member of the HongKong Police.14.Mr.Watson agreed with Mr.Fletcher's claim that the Indian members of the HongKong Police were well disciplined and efficient, but he submitted that this was solely because, on land, they were under the effective control of their officers, which was not the 6case

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by the Commander-in-Chief, as quoted by the Naval Intelligence Officer in connection with the Tai Lee Coroner's Enquiry. In all cases where the pirates attacks have been successful, it has been proved that the regula- tions have been disobeyed. In the case of the Hydrangea

5 of the certificated officers were surprised at dinner unarmed; and in the case of the Sui-an the Guild had resented a stricture upon the Captain for not carrying a

revolver, as required by the regulations.

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The efficiucy of the measures laid down by the regulations had been proved by the successful resistance put up against a recent attack which failed completely, the pirates being forced to jump overboard.

13.

Mr. Watson suggested that the explanation was that in this case the guards were British soldiers and not Indians and were commanded by British Non-Commissioned Officers. Mr.Fletcher replied that they were Indian Police and Guards under the command of a European member

of the HongKong Police.

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Mr.Watson agreed with Mr.Fletcher's claim that the Indian members of the HongKong Police were well disciplined and efficient, but he submitted that this

was solely because, on land, they were under the effective control of their officers, which was not the

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