Experience of

Experience " in India

dirty people: ....

Thing

India

taga onental and litins.

Probably

men

h

Coun

found who have just the experience needed.

Meanwhile the proposals of

the

Sanitary

Board

(par 13) and the

Minute

of complete dismissal (par 12)

are the most practical suggestions.

I would

be

glad if

papers

could be

sent to

Mr. Hill & Mr. Manson returns

and that the matter be then discussed

verbally with him, especially

to ascertain whether in

his opinion

the

improvement of the drainage or of

housing

is more urgent.

I do not think that

the

expense of

a report (par 13)

is justified

if we have

to

wait

for

it.

A

Telegram

0067-9-0006-

M'Lucas

455

I agree with Mr. H. Blake and significant

that a thorough Examination and report by an Expert is Essential; and

I agree

rather than

waiting for Mr. E. Mauron's return.

But it is

so important to take immediate action, in anticipation of a revival of the plague Epidemic's

in February, that I do not think we should wait for E. Mauron's return.

Within a short time

we

might send for

someone

after him;

CAM

might consult as to whether they can find

but at any rate I think India Office

should send

a man

of Experience in Bombay.

7/VIII

Minute: Will you find out if Mr. Power is at Gov't or at the Local Govt Board

and

examine

the

clear intention of the kind

appointed.

salary

and

perhaps

allowances

for my

J. Ing

three months.

-31815-4000-6-1900

36518-8000-11-1900

a

difference

So

go across & see him & ask him to

read this despatch

& advise whether

we should have Mr. Chadwick or

another

M'Lucas

SECRET

that

I have seen Mr. Power twice and

also Mr. Manson.

the

man

to help Hong Kong is

Prof. Simpson - but see my

minute on 5981/07 (herewith)

At Mr. Mauris request, and with...

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