K 19
Europeans 154; Indians 411; Cantonese and Wei Hai Wei 620; Interpreters 62; Chinese Water Police 146; Messengers 17. Approximately 75% of the whole Police Force has now received training in Air Raid Precautions.
The
97. Instruction classes in life-saving were held under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Hunt, local representative of the Royal Life-Saving Society. The following certificates were obtained :--
Instructors Certificates :- European 1; Indian 1.
Life-saving - Indians 13; Wei Hai Wei 15.
Total certificates......30.
A class for Europeans was in progress when war broke out, and unfortunately had to be abandoned.
SECTION 14. ANTI-PIRACY GUARDS.
98. Anti-Piracy Work. Sixteen units of anti-piracy guards composed of one European sergeant and nine Indian special guards were supplied to the British-India Steam Navigation Company and ten units to the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, for vessels on the Hong Kong-Singapore run.
99. The China Navigation Company retained eighteen sets of guards of a total strength of 20 Russian sergeants and one hundred and eight Wei Hai Wei police, throughout the year. They were employed as follows:- 16 sets composed of 1 Russian sergeant and 6 Wei Hai Wei police on vessels trading between Hong Kong-Shanghai and North China ports, and two sets composed of 2 Russian sergeants and 6 Wei Hai Wei police on vessels trading between Hong Kong-Singapore-Penang. In addition to the above, the Company retained 3 Russian sergeants and 12 Wei Hai Wei police as a provision for long leave, sickness, etc.
100. The Indo-China Steam Navigation Company retained the services of six sets of guards each consisting of one Russian constable and 4 Wei Hai Wei police during the first six months of the year for vessels on the Hong Kong-Shanghai-Tientsin run. Between July and September, under arrangements with the Company, guards were gradually withdrawn as alternative employment offered for the members of the Russian contingent concerned.
101. All Anti-Piracy guards were withdrawn upon the outbreak of the European war at the beginning of September, and returned again to their ships during the following month.
102. Conduct. The following table shows the number of men dealt with as defaulters in the various contingents during 1938-1939 :-
1938 1939 Russian Police 1 3 Indian Special Guards 16 10 Wei Hai Wei Police 76 32103. The conduct of the Russian contingent was good, while that of other contingents was fair.
104.
The following shows the establishment and strength of Russian and Wei Hai Wei Police and Indian Special Guards employed as Anti-Piracy Guards.
Establishment Strength on 31st December Russian Police 30 24 Wei Hai Wei Police 120 120 Indian Special Guards 27 27K 19
Europeans 154; Indians 411; Cantonese and Wei Hai Wei 620; Interpreters 62; Chinese Water Police 146; Messengers 17. Approximately 75% of the whole Police Force has now received training in Air Raid Precautions.
The
97. Instruction classes in life-saving were held under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Hunt, local representative of the Royal Life-Saving Society. following certificates were obtained :--
Instructors Certificates :-European 1; Indian 1.
Life-saving-Indians 13; Wei Hai Wei 15.
Total certificates......30.
A class for Europeans was in progress when war broke out, and unfortunately had to be abandoned.
SECTION 14. ANTI-PIRACY GUARDS.
98. Anti-Piracy Work. Sixteen units of anti-piracy guards composed of one European sergeant and nine Indian special guards were supplied to the British-India Steam Navigation Company and ten units to the Indo-China Steam Navigation Com- pany, for vessels on the Hong Kong Singapore run.
99. The China Navigation Company retained eighteen sets of guards of a total strength of 20 Russian sergeants and one hundred and eight Wei Hai Wei police, throughout the year. They were employed as follows:-16 sets composed of 1 Russian sergeant and 6 Wei Hai Wei police on vessels trading between Hong Kong Shanghai and North China ports, and two sets composed of 2 Russian sergeants and 6 Wei Hai Wei police on vessels trading between Hong Kong-Sing- apore-Penang. In addition to the above the Company retained 3 Russian sergeants and 12 Wei Hai Wei police as a provision for long leave, sickness, etc.
100. The Indo-China Steam Navigation Company retained the services of six sets of guards each consisting of one Russian constable and 4 Wei Hai Wei police during the first six months of the year for vessels on the Hong Kong- Shanghai-Tientsin run. Between July and September under arrangements with the Company, guards were gradually withdrawn as alternative employment offered for the members of the Russian contingent concerned.
101. All Anti-Piracy guards were withdrawn upon the outbreak of the European war at the beginning of September, and returned again to their ships during the following month.
102. Conduct. The following table shows the number of men dealt with as defaulters in the various contingents during 1938-1939 :-
Russian Police
Indian Special Guards
Wei Hai Wei Police
1938.
1939.
1
3
16
10
76
32
103. The conduct of the Russian contingent was good, while that of other contingents was fair.
104.
The following shows the establishment and strength of Russian and Wei Hai Wei Police and Indian Special Guards employed as Anti-Piracy Guards.
Russian Police
Wei Hai Wei Police Indian Special Guards
Establishment.
Strength on 31st December.
30
120
24
120
27
27
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