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factor naturally depends upon the incidence of epidemics,
but in the year 1928 434 of the abandoned corpses (i.e. 26%
of the total) were found to have died of small-pox.
6.
This problem has for many years been a matter
of grave concern to the Government, particularly from the point of view of the further spread of epidemics, and constant
efforts have been made to enlist the support of the
representatives of the more enlightened Chinese opinion to
combat the evil. Special notices were issued last March in
Chinese pointing out the illegality of this practice.
7.
Every abandoned corpse is removed to the Public
Mortuary for post mortem investigation but in almost every
case no cause is discovered for suspicion that the death
resulted from other than natural causes. Every case is
reported to the Coroner, but in no single instance in 1928
did he see any necessity for a formal death enquiry.
8.
I regret that conditions in 1929 remained, no
less unsatisfactory than in 1928. I enclose tabular
Enclos. Nos 1&2 statements for 1928 and 1929.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship' s most obedient,
humble servant,
Live
Govemor, &c.
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