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2. In reply, I enclose, for the information of the Secretary of State. a copy of a letter which we have received from Messrs. V. and R. Blakemore, together with two samples of wire gauze, from which it will be seen that the stronger material mentioned by the Governor in his despatch under reference would cost 34d. per square foot for quantities of not less than 1,000 square feet, as against the following prices, which were obtained by us in connection with the suggestions made by Lord Onslow's Committee:-

⚫(1) Brass (16 mesh and 30 B.W.G.), 2.42d. per sq. ft.

(2) Tinned steel (16 mesh and 30 B.W.G.), 2.00d. per sq. ft.

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2. In reply, I have the honour to inform you that at a meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 16th instant, a resolution was proposed by the Lieutenant- Governor, and agreed to, that a contribution of £100 be made annually by this Colony, for a period of five years, towards the common fund referred to in the last paragraph of Mr. Chamberlain's circular despatch of 28th May, 1903. *

3. I enclose, for your information, copy of a letter addressed by the Colonial Secretary to Sir Francis Lovell on the 7th instant, regarding this contribution.

I have, &c.,

HENRY A. BLAKE,

Governor, &c.

I have, &c.,

M. A. CAMERON.

Enclosure in No. 65.

Messrs. V. AND R. BLAKEMORE to CROWN AGENTS.

(W./Leeward Islands, 68.) GENTLEMEN,

86, Leadenhall Street, E.C., April 7, 1904. WE beg to enclose sample of gun metal wire gauze, 28 W.G.; this is two gauges stronger than the standard, which price will be 34d. per square foot for quantities of not less than 1,000 square feet

We also enclose sample of the standard brass gauze, which may be useful in comparing lengths.

Yours, &c.,

V. AND R. Blakemore.

SIR,

Enclosure in No. 67.

TROPICAL MEDICINE RESEARCH.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Colombo, March 7, 1904. REFERRING to your letter of the 1st instant, addressed to the Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor in connection with your application for an annual subsidy to the London School of Tropical Medicine from 1st January, 1904, I am directed to inform you that the Legislative Council will be asked to vote £100 per annum for five years to the general fund in aid of tropical medicine, which is under the control of the Secretary of State. I am to add that no further contribution can be made in support of the cause.

Sir Francis Lovell,

c/o Messrs. Leechman and Company,

Colombo.

I am, &c.,

A, G. CLAYTON,

for Colonial Secretary.

13352

SIR,

No. 66.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS to COLONIAL OFFICE.

(Received April 16, 1904.)

The University, St. Andrews. N.B., April 14, 1904. YOUR letter of 29th January* was duly submitted to the Senatus Academicus of the University of St. Andrews and reported upon by the Faculty of Medicine.

The Senatus Academicus fully recognises the great importance of the subject of the origin and treatment of tropical diseases, and trusts that, with the growth of its School of Medicine, it may be possible for the University to institute, in the near future, a system of instruction in this branch of medicine, and an examination and diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene.

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I am, &c.,

JAMES DONALDSON, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Andrews.

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SIR,

(No. 14/376.)

No. 68.

DOMINICA.

ADMINISTRATOR BELL to MR. LYTTELTON.

(Received April 21, 1904.)

[Answered by No. 73.]

Government House, Dominica, March 30, 1904. WITH reference to your despatch, No. 2, of 2nd February last,† and in con- tinuation of mine of 25th February, I have much pleasure in reporting that the Legislative Council of this Presidency, at a meeting held yesterday, unanimously agreed to a vote of £25 in aid of Mr. Chamberlain's fund for the investigation of tropical diseases.

2. All the unofficial members expressed a hearty approval of the scheme, and regretted that this island is not at present in a position to make a more substantial grant-in-aid of it. A hope was also expressed that the item might be annually included in the estimates and Appropriation Act.

I have, &c.,

H. HESKETH BELL,

Administrator.

(No. 135.)

SIR,

No. 67.

CEYLON.

GOVERNOR SIR H. A. BLAKE to MR. LYTTELTON.

(Received April 18, 1904.)

[Answered by No. 71.]

The King's Pavilion, Kandy, Ceylon, March 25, 1904.

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch, No. 452, of 3rd December, 1908,† on the subject of a grant to the common fund proposed to be formed in aid of tropical medicine.

• No. 5.

† No. 123 in Miscellaneous No. 139.

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No. 69. BASUTOLAND.

MR. LYTTELTON to HIGH COMMISSIONER VISCOUNT MILNER.

(No. 253.)

MY LORD,

[Answered by No. 133,]

Downing Street, April 22, 1904.

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No. 175, of

[Cd. 1598] Jane, 1903.

† No. 9.

+ 8693: not printed, promising a report.

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