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Q.-As individuals would it not be equally their duty to give to the Police information coming to their knowledge in connection with crimes which were attempted, or being carried on in the Colony?
A.-I should say so.
Q.-Are you of opinion that it is expedient to have two bodies dealing with crime as it is in the present instance, namely, the Pó Léung Kuk detectives and the Police? Is there not a danger that criminals may escape in consequence of this divided responsi- bility, and a want of proper understanding between the two bodies?
A.
I think it would be better if there was more unity and the two bodies knew better what each other was doing.
Q.-Would it not be better to have the Police and the Police only instead of this divided responsibility?
A.-I think it would be better.
Honourable F. H. MAY.-How many Chinese detectives have you in the Police
Force?
A.-About 21.
Q.-They are under you?
A.--Yes, and Inspector QUINCEY, and two European Sergeants.
Q.--How do you check their actions?
A.-They have to report on cases that they are enquiring into-what they do... Q.--Do they report verbally?
A. Each detective has a book.
Q.--Do they report to you through an Interpreter or direct ?
A.-Straight to me or Inspector QUINCEY.
Q.--No other Inspector?
A. At the East and West Point Stations, Yaumati Station and the Central, they can report to the Inspectors.
Q.-I suppose there are Chinese Sergeants?
A. Yes, there are five detective Sergeants.
Q.- -What length of service have they?
A.-Of those at the Central there are three of over twenty years' service.
Q.-These men who have served for more than 20 years are entitled to.some confidence I suppose?
A. Yes, they ought to be entitled to confidence. There is great risk if they misconduct themselves, the risk of losing their pension.
The CHAIRMAN.With regard to the question of Mr. WHITEHEAD whether indi- viduals are likely to give information to the Police, are you of opinion that if the Pó Léung Kuk were abolished there would be the same bringing to justice of kidnappers,- that the Chinese would co-operate as much without the Society as with it?
A.-I don't think that they would do so.
Q.--Do you think it inexpedient to have such a Society?
A.-I think the Society is a good one not only in detective business, but in looking after people who are brought here with no friends or anyone to look after them.
Q.-Would the Police be able to look after these girls while finding their relatives on the mainland ?
A.-Not to any extent. In fact I believe before the Pó Léung Kuk was established they used to communicate with the Tung Wa Hospital.
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