POLICE FORCE.
9. The conduct of the Inspectors has continued to give me every satisfaction. Last year was, I believe, the first since the establishment of the Force during which no vacancy occurred in this rank from resignation or dismissal.
10. There have been a great number of changes in the body of the Force, no less than 158 men of all nationalities having been struck off the Roll from different causes. The expiration of the terms of five years' service of several Indians caused many vacancies in that portion of the Force. It became necessary to dismiss for misconduct three of the men (exclusive of one who absconded) who joined from Scotland, and three who joined from England.
11. The Government has authorized the purchase of bedding, &c., from the revenue of the Department. These articles were previously paid for from the Fine Fund, the limited resources of which prevented many articles being supplied which were desirable.
MISCELLANEOUS.
12. I have the honor to enclose the following Returns:-
A.-Return of Crime during 1873.
B.—Return of Miscellaneous Offences during 1873.
C.-Comparative Table of Crime during 1871, 1872, and 1873.
D.—Punishments inflicted on Constables during 1873.
E-Casualties during 1873.
F-Police School Report by Mr. WILLCOCKS.
The Honorable J. GABDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary,
HONGKONG.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. M. DLANE,
Captain Superintendent of Police.
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