by saying that it is hoped & bringing Ordinances & Regulations into Operation shortly when certain amendments of instructions in 1842/1 DM will be required. As regards he will hear from 2nd Mate Mr. Meanutile for: should communication to him the draft be sent.
the S. African papers already suit.
have about worker, off radiant Cook system. Lepers he may
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2. A further question with regard to Hong Kong arises
them is there (the paper attaching)
it is I understand submitted. I take it that no special instructions are wanted or
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596 the neighboring port of South China are the worst in the world. Also that emigrant ships are deemed so dangerous that they are specially exempted from the operation of the Venice Sanitary Convention, countries being allowed to make any special rules they like. I am not aware in which emigrant ships from Hong Kong are treated by foreign countries. The Netherlands Indies in 1899 applied a ten days quarantine against all arrivals and I believe it is still in force. Although I find the reference I am certain that for some time they absolutely prohibited emigrant ships. The Strait Settlements treat emigrant ships severely (see Ordinance 7 of 1894 and the Ching case 2887/99).
therefore here to remark
in view of Mr. Lyttelton's statement in the House that he might say
see report p 4
4 not without consultation that what measures should we adopt?
1. I agree
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2. We had better advise Mr. Just
With regard to 2, it must be remembered that Hong Kong is a notorious plague focus and that Chinamen work shipped from insanitary ports or ports infected with plague. Undoubtedly in view of the length of the voyage, medical precautions at each end and on board the risk is very slight, though a doctor temporarily might be deceiving.
in view of Chinese habits there is always a probability of its conveyance in clothing
would that opinions be obtained from Sir? Manson and Professor Simpson. They will I think state that there is no real danger and the opinions can be held in reserve.