CO129-275 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [1-5] — Page 659

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before he left that he desired to avail himself of all the leave he could in order to escape Hong Kong summers and that he would therefore like not to return to the Colony till 1st October next year. That would mean an absence of 17 or 18 months which, in view of the fact that he has over a year's resident service, is not only not unreasonable but in his case very desirable as it will thoroughly re-establish his health for the hard work which he will have to undergo on his return.

It is therefore necessary to make a satisfactory arrangement that is possible under the circumstances, and temporarily engage the services of a thoroughly experienced Police Officer. I have no hesitation whatever in stating my conviction that there have been too many amateur Police Officers placed on the Executive Staff of this Force in years gone by. The result has been that the Force has suffered in discipline, smartness, and in the technical instruction of its subordinate officers and constables.

I have therefore to advise that a suitable and capable locum tenen should be found for W. Badeley from about 1st August or as soon after that date as may be, this being assuming that Mr. Corcoran's leave is granted. I have given this subject my most earnest consideration and I strongly recommend that application be made through the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Inspector General of the Royal Constabulary to second an officer from the Police Force of the rank of District Superintendent to come to Hong Kong and act as Deputy Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent.

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before he left that he desired to avail himself of all the leave he could in order to escape Hong Kong summers and that he would therefore like not to return to the Colony till 1st October next year. That would mean an absence of 17 or 18 months which, in view of the fact that he has over a year's resident service, is not only not unreasonable but in his case very desirable as it will thoroughly re-establish his health for the hard work which he will have to undergo on his return. It is therefore necessary to make a satisfactory arrangement that is possible under the circumstances, and temporarily engage the services of a thoroughly experienced Police Officer. I have no hesitation whatever in stating my conviction that there have been too many amateur Police Officers placed on the Executive Staff of this Force in years gone by. The result has been that the Force has suffered in discipline, smartness, and in the technical instruction of its subordinate officers and constables. I have therefore to advise that a suitable and capable locum tenen should be found for W. Badeley from about 1st August or as soon after that date as may be, this being assuming that Mr. Corcoran's leave is granted. I have given this subject my most earnest consideration and I strongly recommend that application be made through the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Inspector General of the Royal Constabulary to second an officer from the Police Force of the rank of District Superintendent to come to Hong Kong and act as Deputy Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent.
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before he left that he desired to avail himself of all the leave he could in : order to escape hoo summers and that he would therefore like not to return to the Colony 1. fill October year. That would mean an absence of 17 or 18 months which non the which in view of · the fact that he has over cit year resident service is not only not increason. able but in his case very desirable as it will thoroughly re-establish his health hin for the hard work and fortify which he will have to undergo on his referr 3 It is therefore necessary 651 satisfactory arrangement that is poo- sible under the circumstances is to tes v. porarily engage the services of a thorough. haired and experiences ly Officer. stating ienced Police I have no hesitation whatever my conviction that there, urany have beers too u amoteur Police officers placed on the Executive Stoff, Of this Force in years gone by. The result has been that the Force how disciplince, in smrattress, suffered in discipline, and in the technical wokuction of its subordinate officers and constables. I have therefore to advise that 5. a suitable and capable locum tenen should be found for W: Badeley from the pot August that date ow rett or as soon after may be, this is assuming Phat Mr Corcoran's lease is granted. I have given this subject my 4. most earnest consideration and I. strongly of opcision that the only satis - factory Drink that application be made through the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the inspector General of the Royal Constabulary to second an officer from Paat Force of the rank of Tiskict hope stor to come to stonghong Deputy Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent and act as ?
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before he left that he desired to avail himself of all the leave he could in

: order to escape hoo summers and that he would therefore like not to return

to the

Colony

1.

fill October year.

That would mean

an absence

of 17 or 18 months which

non the which in view of

· the fact that he has over cit

year resident service is not only not increason. able but in his case very desirable as it will thoroughly re-establish his health

hin

for

the hard work

and fortify which he will have to undergo on his

referr

3

It is therefore necessary

651

satisfactory arrangement that is poo-

sible under the circumstances is to tes v.

porarily engage the services of a thorough.

haired and experiences

ly Officer.

stating

ienced Police

I have no hesitation whatever

my conviction that there,

urany

have beers too u

amoteur Police

officers placed on the Executive Stoff, Of this Force in years gone by.

The

result has been that the Force how

disciplince, in smrattress,

suffered in discipline,

and in the technical wokuction of its subordinate officers and constables.

I have therefore to advise

that

5.

a suitable and capable locum tenen should be found for W: Badeley from

the pot

August

that date ow

rett

or as soon after

may be, this is

assuming

Phat Mr Corcoran's lease is granted.

I have given this subject my

4.

most earnest consideration and I. strongly of opcision that the only satis -

factory

Drink

that application be made through the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the inspector General of the Royal Constabulary to second an officer from Paat Force of the rank of Tiskict hope stor to come to stonghong Deputy Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent

and act as

?

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