CO129-086 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [5-6] — Page 51

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compared to the total strength of

The Force

experience

has proved

be understood that the ordinary

run of

Lavear Sailon

are in every

that hemopeans

are

in

every

respect

unsuitable

for

the labor of

the

Service, and can

only be

a reliable

advantageously used as a directive frower, and in forming physical support - Indians being alone qualified to perform the general preventive duties.

9.

The Indian Free has

hitherto been composed mostly of Lascar Seamen enlisted here, and it is this branch of the service which most requires regeneration. It will readily

They

respect unadapted for the Police. are undisciplined and uneducated - and

as

a

rule,

-

cannot be formed inte efficient

constables,

a

an

effective

Disciplines body. They

are further in point of physical strength and intelligence, for inferio to the active and Canning China. man, whom they

are supposed to watch. Nevertheless, they are the only Indians that can be obtained here in

any

number

and so, it has been ditamined to seek for a better class of men

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