out the in
my telegram of the 1st instant
that this was not
to the recommendations
Hong Kong Chamber
that
contrary
of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, whose views, as represented in the Secretary's letter of
13th July last, were & the Health Officer should receive an increase in his emoluments, but lose the right of private practice except in the harbour.
from
3.
It was understood
statements made
at
an
by Dr. Jordan herein at this Office that his private practice in the harbour
At
practically confined to
I attendance on
sick persons
found, as bound by strict rule
was
in
the course of his official visits, as bound
on ships which came
no surgeon.
difficult to
It's
see how
Dr. Jordan could have
expected to refuse to prescribe in such
cases,
where
no
other medical
attendant is at hand.
4. It was also understood from Dr. Jordan that whenever he is himself engaged in private practice on shore his partner is placed at the disposal
of Government.
5. I cannot,
on that
reason
in any case, sufficient been adduced for
the considerable increase
of salary suggested, if Dr. Jordan still retains