CO129-120 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [1-2] — Page 45

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All AI Reviewed

19th of October last, on that date I relieved Mr. Twinn provisionally of his duty owing to the appointment of Mr. Deane to be Acting Superintendent in his place.

Since then Mr. Twinn has had leave of absence to make a voyage for the benefit of his health, but nevertheless, though strongly recommended thereby, it is too evident that he has arrived at that period when it would be dangerous for him to remain here, and when certainly for physical reasons he could not efficiently discharge the very onerous duties of his Office.

The Head of a well-regulated Police force in Europe gets through almost all the essential part of his duty in his Office, and may from thence issue directions with a satisfactory feeling that they will be carried out. No, a Superintendent must be in the saddle or on foot, more often in the street than in his office, ever ready to watch his Officers, and himself be able to devise the best means of tracking fugitives and criminals, as well as be on all occasions ready and at the head of a force almost every member of which is or was lately liable to be bribed, and willing to connive at infringements of the Law, especially of the Laws against gaming.

I have no doubt that on my arrival more...

Edit History

2026-05-19 15:23:53 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct
Live
View comparison
AI Proofread
19th of October last, on that date I relieved Mr. Twinn provisionally of his duty owing to the appointment of Mr. Deane to be Acting Superintendent in his place. Since then Mr. Twinn has had leave of absence to make a voyage for the benefit of his health, but nevertheless, though strongly recommended thereby, it is too evident that he has arrived at that period when it would be dangerous for him to remain here, and when certainly for physical reasons he could not efficiently discharge the very onerous duties of his Office. The Head of a well-regulated Police force in Europe gets through almost all the essential part of his duty in his Office, and may from thence issue directions with a satisfactory feeling that they will be carried out. No, a Superintendent must be in the saddle or on foot, more often in the street than in his office, ever ready to watch his Officers, and himself be able to devise the best means of tracking fugitives and criminals, as well as be on all occasions ready and at the head of a force almost every member of which is or was lately liable to be bribed, and willing to connive at infringements of the Law, especially of the Laws against gaming. I have no doubt that on my arrival more...
Baseline (Original)
A 43 19th of October last, reas on that date I relieved provisionally of his duty allogichen by the appointment of MEW Mh. Dease to be Acting Superintendent in his place. Since then Mr Twin has had J. leave of absence to make a остраде vegage for the benefit of his health _ but nevertheless- though strong itioned therely, it is teo evident that he has arrived at that period when it would be dangerous for him to remain here, and when certainly for Physical he could not efficiently discharge the very awwww duties of his Office. 3. The Head of a well regulated Police force in Europe gets through almost all the essential part of his duty in his Office, and with may: from thence ifeue directions reich a satisfactory feeling that they will be carried out. Nee, on Superintendent must be the saddle or on the contrary, the often in foot, than in his office, et the dusty done. Wie if he hopes te got must watch his now Officers, and himself be able to devise the best meown of tracking furgitives and criminals, as well WA be on all ccasions re ready and the is head of a force almest suggestive. Be member of which is every Pagu of which is or was lalety le connive to be bribed, and willing te renmier for money at infringements of the Law, reperially of the Laws have against gaming. doubt that ow my arrival mor I у
2026-05-19 15:23:53 · Baseline
View content

A

43

19th of October last, reas on that date I relieved provisionally of his duty → allogichen by the appointment of MEW Mh. Dease to be Acting Superintendent in his place.

Since then Mr Twin has had

J.

leave of absence to make a

остраде vegage for

the benefit of his health _ but nevertheless-

though strong itioned therely, it is teo

evident that he has arrived at

that

period

when it would be dangerous for him to

remain here, and when certainly

for

Physical

he could not efficiently

discharge the very

awwww

duties of his

Office.

3.

The Head of a well regulated

Police force in Europe gets through almost

all the essential part of his duty in his Office, and

with

may: from thence

ifeue

directions

reich a satisfactory feeling that they will be carried out. Nee,

on

Superintendent must be the saddle or on

the contrary,

the

often in

foot, than in his office,

et the dusty done. Wie

if he hopes te got

must watch his now

Officers, and

himself be able to devise the best

meown

of tracking furgitives and criminals, as

well

WA

be

on all

ccasions re

ready

and

the is head of a force almest

suggestive. Be

member of which is

every

Pagu

of which is or was

lalety

le connive

to be bribed, and willing te renmier

for money at infringements of the Law, reperially of the Laws

have

against gaming.

doubt that

ow

my

arrival mor

I

у

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.