So it appears that in the East end this bad association is in great force there is no such thing in the west. If there is reformation of the clerkship and stern regulation of the police, so as to do away with connivance at such lawless combinations, the mischief cannot be removed, Without searching of houses, and scrutinising of workmen and coolies, and supervision of boys (in the street) these combinations cannot be broken up, Until this is effected the people in this Colony will pocket their wrongs.
A Government protects the people as its children. Elsewhere this may be but in Hongkong it has been manifestly otherwise. It has seemed as if no wrong would go unredressed; or, if there were exceptions the Government had wise reasons which could not be discovered by foolish persons. A sage on the throne will not disdain to hear what is spoken in the bush. Therefore I venture to think that intelligent English Officers will not impute blame to me if I speak somewhat at random: in anticipation I humbly beg their pardon and shall count myself happy, and feel thankful if I am forgiven.
It seems to me that perhaps there are four things essential to the suppression of violent societies and robbery in Hongkong.
1. Forbidding the Recreation Ground.
2. Dispersing the Barracoons.
3. Increasing the punishment.
4. Reforming the Police Service.
The Recreation Ground was intended for exercise and pleasure, but it has become a den of thieves. Therefore put a stop to it - turn it into shops or put it to some good use - make it a site for a hospital. Such a fine wide space is indeed valuable, but even if it cannot be utilized at present,
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end this bad accociation is in as
force
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great there is no
in the west. If there reformation of the clerkship and stern regulation of the police, so as to do away with connivance at such lawless. combinations, the mischief cannot be removed, Without secerahing of houses, and scrutinising of workmen and - coolies, and supeursion of boys( in the street) these combinations cannot be
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mere word,
broken up, breaking up is effected the people in this Colony unit pocket their wrongs
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It seems to rue that perhaps there four things essential to the suppression of violent societies and robbery in Hougtong.
1 : Forbiding the Recreation Ground . 2. Dispersing the Barracoons (4) 3 : Increasing the punishment.
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it
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