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Owing to the increase in the Chinese popula-
tion which it is estimated is greater by 33,000 persons than
it was in 1901 when the last Census was taken, and to the
increased number of Steamers running between Hongkong, 'Canton
and Macao all of which have to be watched by the Police, an
increase of 6 men is required for the Chinese Detective Staff.
This makes a total of 75 men,
ever,
3.
The Police in the New Territory have, how-
during last year and this year been reduced by 21 men
and these men are already utilised to cover some of the new
ground. Consequently after making due allowance for men sick
and on leave it is calculated that an addition of 60 Constables
will amply suffice for all present requirements. From this
number 10 already provided for in 1904 Estimates (2 of the 12
men actually provided are required for Capsuimun Station) can
be deducted leaving 50 as the number to be provided.
4.
The Acting Captain Superintendent of Police
recommends and I concur with him that the 50 men should be
Chinese Constables of the 2nd. class and I attach a statement
which shews that the cost of this addition to the Force and
of appointing 6 more Chinese Detectives will be $10,360 for
next year.
dosure 1.
5.
The Colonial Secretary also made certain
recommendations for improving the conditions of service of
the Chinese Land and Water Police. I approve of all of these
recommendations and I have included them in the statement at-
tached. If they receive your sanction the total additional
expenditure involved will be $4,215
including certain in-
-creases
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