A proper proportion of native officers is necessary, and we would suggest the retention of the present Jemadar and the engagement of a second and a Sergeant-Major. The number of sergeants ix a matter for those immediate-Ly concerned with the discipline and the supervision of the duties to be carried out by this branch of the Force.
The number of Sikh sergeants and constables required for patrols, points and beats at the present moment ix 350. adding ten per cent for sickness and leave. 385 men. We have in Shanghai or on their way here about 360. The number, therefore, is inadequate, and we hope that the number in this year's budget. namely 475, will be raised as soon possible. Their services will corta be required in the near future.
Before leaving this branch of our inguiry we wish to draw attention the fact that some of the Eumpean inspectors and sergeants do not seem to understand Sikhs. They have treated them in some instances as coolies. 4 man in the position of an inspector should know better than this, and we think that one of the qualifications "f an inspector should be that he know. how to deal with the men under him, that while maint ug proper discipline he should not often! their proper pride.
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