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taking up such work in remote parts of the Empire, they feel that they are cutting themselves off not only from opportunities to keep abreast with the progress of medical science generally, but also from the ability to take advantage of openings in other directions.
They do not, of course, object to the liability of termination of their appoint- ments for proper cause, nor, so far as can be judged, to the principle of annual engagement, which is the general rule of the Commission; but they would like to have, for their guidance in deciding whether to accept appointment, some indica- tion of the intentions of the Commission with regard to the continuance or ultimate abandonment of the work.
In these circumstances Mr. Secretary Harcourt directs me to ask whether the Commission can see their way to authorize some statement of their intentions, not necessarily to form part of any agreement with the selected doctors, but for com- munication to prospective candidates.
I am, &c.,
H. J. READ, for the Under-Secretary of State.
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7. I may state that Mr. Rose informed me that he was much struck with the excellent anti-malaria measures that were being undertaken in the Peninsula, and that it was his intention, on his return to the United States, to recommend that his Commission should send men to study the measures adopted here.
I have, &c.,
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SIR,
No. 64.
ARTHUR YOUNG.
DR. A. G. BAGSHAWE to COLONIAL OFFICE. (Received 24th June, 1914.)
[Answered, 3rd July, 1914, by 22908 in Miscellaneous No. 310.]
Tropical Diseases Bureau, Imperial Institute, London, S.W.,
23rd June, 1914.
Ankylostomiasis Committee.
IN continuation of my letter of 20th June, 1914,* on the subject of an estimate for the supply of lanterns with acetylene generators, for use in connexion with the ankylostomiasis campaign, I now have the honour to enclose the detailed estimate received from Messrs. H. F. Angus & Company for the supply of six lanterns with accessories. Messrs. Angus & Company's letter, relating to the estimate, is also enclosed for your information.
I have, &c.,
A. G. BAGSHAWE,
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
Reference :-
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23 PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
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(Received 22nd June, 1914.)
[Answered 7th July, 1914.
Miscellaneous. Not printed.]
(No. 286.) SIR,
Government House, Singapore, 26th May, 1914. I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches, Miscel- laneous, of the 9th January and the 18th March last,* on the subject of the visit of Mr. Wickliffe Rose, Director of the International Health Commission.
2. Mr. Rose arrived at Singapore on the morning of the 21st instant, and stayed with me till he left on the evening of the 22nd for Hong Kong.
3. He informed me that he found the situation in the Malay Peninsula different to what he had found in British Guiana, Egypt, Ceylon, and other places he had visited.
4. At those places he had been able to recommend the measures to be adopted to combat ankylostomiasis, but in the Malav Peninsula, where he had spent some days, he had come to the conclusion that the disease was not of a specially virulent character, but there should, in the first place, be investigation, and the recommenda- tions he would put before the Commissioners on his return to the United States would be: Firstly, there should be an examination of all coolies arriving from India, each coolie to be given a card stating particulars as to his age, sex, etc., and what part of India he came from; the result of the examination would be recorded on the card, the planter would know from a perusal of the result of the coolie's examination whether treatment was required, and from such examinations extending over a year the places in India which were the "pockets" of the disease would be located. Secondly, three of the best men that could be procured would be appointed to form a Commission to study ankylostomiasis in the Far East, using the Federated Malay States as their headquarters; on their report, recommendations would be made as to the measures to be adopted.
5. Mr. Rose stated that the result of the labours of those employed on the above-mentioned work would not only be to the advantage of the Malay Peninsula, but to India, China, and the world at large, and he would recommend that the cost should be met from the funds at the disposal of his Commission, for, in his opinion, On behalf of the Federated Malay their funds could not be put to better use.
States Government I stated that, in addition to free passes over the railways and transport by motor, the Federated Malay States Government would provide free quarters for the officers employed.
6. It was agreed that no further action should be taken until Mr. Rose had put forward his recommendations to his Commissioners, obtained their consent, and written to me on the subject.
* Nos. 1 and 30.
DEAR SIR,
Enclosure in No. 64.
H. F. ANGUS & COMPANY.
Director.
Manufacturers, Importers and Exporters of Scientific Instruments.
83, Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London, W.
20th June, 1914. HEREWITH We have pleasure in enclosing estimate for six projection lanterns, fitted with acetylene burners and generators as inspected at the factory yesterday. The prices quoted are subject to a special discount of 10 per cent., and a further discount of 2 per cent. for cash. Delivery could be effected promptly, and we trust, therefore, to be favoured with your order.
Each lantern would consume 1 lb. of carbide per hour; we have, therefore, estimated for 500 1 lb. tins; the price per tin would be somewhat higher if for a smaller quantity. There might possibly be some difficulty and delay in shipping carbide with the other goods; we should be prepared, therefore, to quote you an inclusive price for this item delivered at Alexandria if desired. As to packing of the miscroscopes and lanterns, we do not know whether you will be taking delivery here in London or whether they have to be shipped; if the latter, tin-lined packing cases would, of course, be necessary and would be charged at cost in the usual way.
Yours faithfully, Dr. A. G. Bagshawe.
For H. F. Angus & Company,
HERBERT F. ANGUS.
Estimate.
Six No. 15E Wrench lanterns, with trays and cowls,
No. 4 objectives, at £4 1s. 3d.
Six No. 2 acetylene generators, at £2 Six No. 3A 4-burner acetylene jets, consuming 1 lb.
of carbide per hour, at 12s. 6d.
Six No. 4 carriers, at 3s.
Six 6-feet lengths of metallic tubing, at 3s. Six extra rubber bags for generators, at 2s. 6d. Twelve feet of tubing, at 3d.
...
Six dozen spare burners for acetylene jets, at 1s. 6d.
per dozen
500 1 lb. tins granulated carbide, at 4d.
00
£ s. d.
24 7 6 12 0
3 15
0
18 0
18
ก
15
0
3 0
9
8
6 8
£51 12 2
000
* No. 61.
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