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be no less than 211% and it is to be feared that the true figure is a good deal higher. Mr. Messer calculates that up to date about 2 European members of the European Force have left it on account of drink to every one who has earned a
pension.
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These figures are very distressing especially in view of the fact that discipline in the Hongkong Police Force has been strictly maintained at any rate since 1893.
It is, however, a consoling fact that of recent years there has had a very decided improvement in temperance
in the European Police Contingent.
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Nevertheless there is ample room for further improvement not only in the European Police Force but in the European population of this Colony; and the question of con- trolling the sale of intoxicating liquor further than has yet
been done in this Colony is a matter for consideration.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
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