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6. The grounding of the motor boat and capture of the crew was a most unfortunate occurrence, giving occasion for a great deal of trouble and anxiety. The instructions are that the boat is to do occasional patrols above Lowu during suitable tides, but in view f the fact that the river was in flood L.S. Hu hes should have employed greater discretion. On the other hand, the coxswain knows more about the river and his knowledge of the channels should have enabled him to keep a course with some degree of accuracy.
L.S, Hughes is a zealous and efficient officer.
His reason for venturing so far up the river was because
of the recent trouble from strike pickets. After the
accident he behaved with commendable discretion, Had he
returned the fire from the pickets there is no saying
what might have happened.
(SD). W.G.Gerrard.
Asst. Supt. of Police.
(New Territories).
23/7/26.
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