CO129-228 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [7-9] — Page 339

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

337

Europeans; the reasons assigned for these alterations bring that a short time ago Malay sailors, infuriated by drink, wounded some people with their knives, and that sailors when ashore, and particularly Russian Men-of-War's men, are dangerous when drunk if they carry knives.

I am disposed to recommend that the Ordinance should be limited to Chinese, as the habitual criminals as well as the smugglers in this Colony belong entirely to this class, and these are the persons whom it is desirable to prevent from going about armed. It would be difficult to prevent sailors and foreign sailors, especially those belonging to Men-of-War from carrying knives when ashore, as they always wear them, unless it is done by understanding with the Consul.

I have never heard that they carry revolvers or any other arms than the knives which form part...

Edit History

2026-05-25 05:46:14 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct

Live

View comparison

AI Proofread

12 337 13 Europeans; the reasons assigned for these alterations bring that a short time ago Malay sailors, infuriated by drink, wounded some people with their knives, and that sailors when ashore, and particularly Russian Men-of-War's men, are dangerous when drunk if they carry knives. 8. I am disposed to recommend that the Ordinance should be limited to Chinese, as the habitual criminals as well as the smugglers in this Colony belong entirely to this class, and these are the persons whom it is desirable to prevent from going about armed. It would be difficult to prevent sailors and foreign sailors, especially those belonging to Men-of-War from carrying knives when ashore, as they always wear them, unless it is done by understanding with the Consul. I have never heard that they carry revolvers or any other arms than the knives which form part...

Baseline (Original)

12 337 13 Europeans; the reasons assigned for these alterations bring that a short time some ago Malay sailors, infuriated by wounded some. drink, people with their Knives, and that sailors when ashore, and more Russian Men-of- particularly War's men, are - dangerous when drunk if they carry 8. I am Knives. disposed to recommend that the Ordinance should be limited to Chinese, as the habitual criminals as well why not make this understand Eur well as the smugglers smugglers in this Colony belong entirely to this clas, and these are the persons whom it is desirable to prevent from going about armed. It would be difficult to prevent sailors and to Forrign especially those belonging Men-of War from carrying when ashore, the Knives they always wear, unless it is done by Zil 57 understanding with the Consule. I have never heard that they Carry revolvers rany other armo than the knives which form part

2026-05-25 05:46:14 · Baseline

View content

337

Europeans; the reasons assigned

for these alterations bring that

a short time

some

ago Malay

sailors, infuriated by

wounded some.

drink,

people with

their Knives, and that sailors

when ashore, and

Russian Men-of-

particularly War's men, are - dangerous when

drunk if they carry

Knives.

disposed to

recommend that the Ordinance

should be limited to Chinese,

as the habitual criminals as

well

why not

make this understand

Eur

well as the smugglers

smugglers in this Colony belong entirely to this clas, and these are the persons whom it is desirable to prevent from going

about armed. It would be difficult to prevent sailors and

to Forrign

especially those belonging Men-of War from carrying when

ashore, the Knives they always

wear, unless it is done by

Zil

57 understanding with the Consule.

I have never heard that they

Carry

revolvers

rany

other armo

than the knives which form

part

Comments

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

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.