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ably in size, if not in population, and the former now includes

the Tsun Wan and Shing Mun districts which are growing indus- trially. Two European Lance Sergeants are for the border Station

at Ta Ku Ling which it is proposed to rebuild next year. The

present building is an old Chinese house and is far too small.

Of the twenty-seven new posts for Indian Police Constables, twenty-four are to replace special Guards at the Border Stations

and three are for the liongkok District. Six Cantonesc Con-

stables are needed for Shanshuipo District, three for Kowloon City District and one for the Now Kowloon Magistracy which

will be open next year. Two more Special Guards are re-

quired to guard the Gunpowder Depot on Green Island. One

Coolie is required for the New Upper Levels Police Station.

There is a reduction of one Sergeant and nine constables in

the Wei Hai ei Contingent and twenty-two Special Guards.

Under "Other Charges" there is a reduction on

thirteen sub-heads, an increase on seven and no change on

twelve, with a net reduction of $1,320. Under "Special

Expenditure" the Revolvers, and Thompson Guns are replace-

ments; the Rifles are required to bring the armament of the

Police Force up to strength, and the Anti-Gas Equipment is to

furnish part of the Police Force with respirators. All

countries in the world to-day are taking precautions against

Gas Attack and Hong Kong must follow suit. In this connection

I would state that it is proposed to hold a "duany run" Gas

Attack later in the year, similar to the "dummy" Air Raid

Attack which was held last November?. Provision is also made

under the Medical and Sanitary Departments and two Volunteer

Forces for anti-gas equipment. The Inspector General of

Police is satisfied that the Safety First Campaign last year