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because those firms themselves are British.
A list of stolen articles was drawn up by the police
at the dictation of Mr. Teo's wife, but it is believed to be
incomplete, and a list, se complete as possible, will be
supplied to you in a few days.
I have the honour to request that the police officers
responsible for the gross mismanagement of and unpardonable
brutality in this affair may be severely punished and dis-
missed in disgrace, as being a source of danger instead of
protection to the community.
I further request that strict instructions may be
given to arrest the robbers and recover the articles stolen
by them, and that the articles illegally removed by the
police may be restored to Mr. Teo Yee Swee without delay.
I have etc.
(Signed) Cecil Kirke.
Consul.