Some little interest has been excited over a case in which Major Long, of the Staff, who lives at the Peak, was charged by a Chinese constable with'assault, said assault consisting of the Major taking his d catching bamboo with loops and throwing it down the hill side. It seems the /ukon Eas been in the habit of prowling round the Peak in mufti (ho said the dogs would n0- come near him if in uniform) picking up stray and collarless dogs. Major Long resented this attempt on the liberty of his dog 'The case was dismissed, whereupon the capt., Superintendent applied fora rehearing, which was also refused. There.is a little unnecessary feeling on both sides, the gallant Major on his Gog' liberty, and Mr, May being being a good deal put out by the attempt determined to stand up for his "bobbies.? I quite sympathise with the attempt to limit the number of masterless works, but 1 do also wis the Police were as zealous in re in enforcing trivial regulations. refecting and recovering property as the;
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