CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4] — Page 301

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than of they were engaged for

Magricipal

[Police duty which is distrctiful

to them.

4. I dont think Chinese could be

relied on as soldiers unless

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they

were permanently enrolled and regularly drilled. But with the assertance of the wealthy

Chinese

a mititia might be raised which by strengthening the regular Police on du ever-gency would cable a partion of the latter to be withdrawn for military service Praised companies

Lowe

years ago

of Chinese Valumber Ziremen at some of the outlying Villages, - although

most of them

them are

shop Coolies &

Mechanics who have little

time for attending parades they have proved

a valuable additions to the Fire Brigade khave offen done good service at fires - Phave no doubt that, by remunerating mew for attending parades, a useful auxiliary Police force might be formed in the same manner. 5. Would depend.

on circumstances.

64 77 st could be trained by officers perman... cally attached to the corps who should possess a good knowledge of

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