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Crew who should also maintain a constant and close watch
for any goods of a suspicious nature.
(e)
That clear passageways at least 3 ft. wide be at all
times maintained fore and aft on both sides of the passenger
deck, and that all approaches to stairways and gangways be
kept clear.
We deprecate the long established custom of passengers
being allowed to spread their baggage over the deck, but we
realise the impracticability of suggesting they be separated
from what, in many cases, may constitute their entire possess-
ions by insisting that their baggage be placed in a separate
compartment.
In conclusion we wish to place on record our high
appreciation of the excellent work done by Inspector Anthur
George Groves of the Hong Kong Police and his unit, ably
assisted by Revenue officer Sui Hin Yit and his men, for their
early efforts to control the stampede and their ready assis-
tance to those already in the water.
The action taken by the officers and men of the Water
Police, and the use of searchlights by the Fire Floats, are
also to be commended.
Sd. James Jolly
President.
Sd. John Buchanan Philip Stirling
Member
Sd. William Lumsden-
Member.
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