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plague is far longer than that for cholera, It
might consequently be advisable that the regulations
should be revised from this point of view.
I am also to draw attention to the absence
from the Regulations of any provisions to meet those
parts of the Venice Convention which relate to
ports of departure.
Under these circumstances I am to ask whether
Mr. Secretary Chamberlain would wish the accession
of Hong Kong to the Convention to be now notified to
the other Contracting Parties.
I all,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
M'artin Gosselin