It is pointed out that the present authorized strength of the Japanese Branch is 316, though owing to recent financial conditions the actual strength is only 206. The Foreign Branch is similarly considerably under authorized strength. In this years budget provision has been made to increase the strength of the Japanese Branch to 300.
The Councils reply stresses in general in regard to the Police Force ihe importance of only gradual changes. It is pointed out that the various requests made to increase the strength of the Japanese Branch have been met as far as has been found from time to time practicable with-
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