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1923

1

The Deputy Governor,

Confidential,

August 7 (Rec. Sept. 1)

2 The Governor,

Telegram, 675...

3 To the Governor,

Telegram,

4 The Governor,

Telegram, 728

September 17 (Rec. Sept. 17)

September 25

October 11 (Rec. Oct. 11)

5 To the Governor,

Telegram,

October 18

6 The Governor,

Telegram, 750,

7 War Office

October 26 (Rec. Oct. 20)

November 20

Sends report of expert Committee appointed by the Government of the Straits Settlements to consider the question of venereal disease. It is being considered but is not being published in any form

Requests approval to publish report in No. 1 but not

the evidence

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Report in No. 1 has been read with great concern, Publication night considerably hamper formulation of remedial measures, and should be deferred until Secretary of State has had opportunity to consider Governor's proposals. Enquires meaning of phrase

Keeper's property States that all unofficial Members of Council and Committee of Straits Settlements Association agree that conditions disclosed are appalling, that action recommended should be taken at once, and that immediate publication is essential. Requests sanction to publish now and will submit proposals without delay. Is prepared to support Committee's proposals Agrees to publication of Report. Legislative Council should be informed as soon as possible substance of remedial measures it is proposed to take, and it should be made clear to them that proposals have not been submitted to Secretary of State, who must reserve full judgment. Asks if Appendices to Volume I are to be published Explains meaning of "Keeper's property." Proposes to publish Appendices with the exception of Appendix 1

Acknowledges receipt of report, and asks to be informed

of any remedial measures which may be taken

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2

3

1924

8 Admiralty

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April 7

9 To Admiralty

April 12

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States that medical reports on increase in venereal disease in China squadron are under consideration. Suggests local conference to consider remedial measures and asks if Colonial Office agrees States in reply to No. 8, that for reasons given the Secretary of State would be unlikely to be in a posi- The tion to sanction remedial measures suggested. proposed conference in Hongkong might be invited to Inake alternative proposals

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10 The Governor,

Confidential,

March 16 (Rec. April 16)

May 22

11 The Governor,

Confidential,

(Rec. June 16)

12 The Governor,

Telegram,

November 6 (Rec. Nov. 7)

States that Report and Appendices in Volume 1, except Mr. Stirling's memorandum, were published 17th December, 1923. Sends statement by Attorney- General of the remedial measures it is proposed to adopt, and encloses copy of draft Bill ...

Transmits letter from Bishop of Singapore on the subject of the Report of the Venereal Diseases Committee, also copy of the reply of the Committee to his criticisms. Encloses memorandum by Secretary for Chinese Affairs on the question of Yellow Slavery

States that Government was unable to indicate their policy in reply to questions raised in the Legislative Council and requests reply to No, 10...

40687. Wt. 6233/1862. 80. 11/27. J. J. K. & Co., Ltd.

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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

Reference :-

C.O.882/11

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

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