infected in the Brothels for Chinese alone having proved, or even alleged.
His Excellency, therefore, cannot appreciate the grounds on which the Committee has judged drastic measures necessary, as it can only risk great disturbances, and the Permanency of such a measure is necessary, especially if it is to be carried out at the present time.
As for the rest of the suggestions, & deploring that the avowed object of the Legislation is to protect the Soldiers and Sailors, His Majesty's Government requires reasons for considering that the Colony should bear half of the whole expenses.
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Sir,
26 March 1868.
We have the honor to report, for the information of the Major General Commanding that we have attended the meetings of the Committee directed to report on the amount to be contributed by the Admiralty and War Department respectively towards the establishment of a Lock Hospital at Hong Kong; the cost of the establishment; and that of the Medical Inspection, in accordance with the enclosed correspondence herewith returned.
The following recommendations have been unanimously agreed to by the Committee. Taking the number of land forces at 1100 or 1200, the average of last year being 715 White and 425 Black Troops; and that the sea forces at 600 to 700, the average of last year in port being 683; but considering that the latter are all single Europeans, of more migratory habits, and frequently return to Harbour with disease contracted in the northern ports which they spread in the Town; the proportion...
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