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Secretary of State for the Colonies that no facilities exist in Birmingham, on account of its extremely inland position, for giving clinical instruction in connexion with tropical diseases. Since this University is essentially a teaching University, the faculty does not wish to introduce the practice of examining in a subject in which it is unable to give instruction. Whilst, therefore, fully sympathising with the movement in question, and believing the instruction and diploma to be of the greatest importance where there are facilities for giving instruction and properly conducting examinations, it has regretfully arrived at the conclusion that this University it not in a position to undertake either task in a thorough and satisfactory manner." The foregoing report was submitted to the University Council at its meeting and approved.
I am, &c.,
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CHARLES G. BEALE,
Vice-Chancellor.
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SIR,
(No. 204.)
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No. 78.
GOLD COAST.
GOVERNOR RODGER to MR. LYTTELTON.
(Received May 17, 1904.)
[Answered by No. 82.]
Christiansborg Castle, West Coast of Africa, April 28, 1904. WITH reference to your despatch, No. 62, of the 5th February last, on the subject of combating tropical diseases, I have the honour to inform you that the Legislative Council of this Colony, at a meeting held on the 12th April current, voted an annual contribution of £200 (two hundred pounds) for a period of five years, commencing with the current year.
2. It was also agreed, at the same meeting, that this contribution should not be earmarked for any particular object, but should be paid into a common fund, in accordance with the suggestion contained in the last paragraph of your despatch under reply.
Faithfully yours,
W. K. HILTON.
(No. 121.) SIR,
No. 76.
LEEWARD ISLANDS.
MR. LYTTELTON to ACTING GOVERNOR COX.
[Answered by No. 140.]
Downing Street, May 10, 1904. WITH reference to Sir Gerald Strickland's despatch, No. 169, of the 13th ultimo, I have pleasure in approving the proposal that the Legislative Council of St. Kitts-Nevis should be invited to vote £25 as a contribution in aid of the investi- gation of tropical diseases.
2. In the case of the Virgin Islands, while I appreciate the readiness of the Presidency to assist the work, I consider that, for the present, any contribution from its funds had better be deferred.
I have, &c.,
ALFRED LYTTELTON.
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DEAR SIR,
No. 79.
I have, &c.,
J. P., RODGER. Governor.
UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM to COLONIAL OFFICE.
(Received May 19, 1904.)
University of Durham, May 18, 1904.
In answer to your communication of January 29th, 1904,† I beg to say that the University has decided not to institute an examination and diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene.
May I call your attention to the remarks made by the Council of the College of Medicine on the subject in the enclosed letter?
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
Reference :-
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No. 77.
MAURITIUS.
ACTING-GOVERNOR SIR G. BOWER to MR. LYTTELTON. (Received May 16, 1904.)
(No. 126.) SIR,
Government House, Mauritius, April 12, 1904. I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No. 21, of the 28th January last,t on the subject of the investigation of malaria and the training of medical officers in the treatment and prevention of tropical diseases.
2. I enclose a copy of my Minute, asking the Council of Government to vote an annual contribution of £100, for the term of five years, towards any scheme which may be decided on, which contribution will be paid into the common fund suggested by Mr. Chamberlain, in his circular despatch of the 28th May, 1903,§ together with a copy of the report of the Finance Committee, ‡ which was adopted at a meeting held on the 5th instant.
3. I shall be glad if the necessary instructions be issued to the Crown Agents for the payment of the Rs. 1,500 voted by the Council in respect of this year. As regards the future due provision will be made in the annual estimates.
I have, &c.,
GRAHAM BOWER,
Administering the Government.
H. Bertram Cox, Esq.
DEAR SIR,
Enclosure in No. 79.
University of Durham College of Medicine,
Newcastle-on-Tyne, May 16, 1904.
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
THE Communication, dated January 29th, 1904, from the Colonial Office, was considered at a meeting of our Council held here on Friday, and I have been directed to report that Council does not, at present, recommend the University to institute an examination and diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene.
At the same time the following facts might, with advantage, be pointed out to the Colonial Office: (1) That the Professor of Medicine in the University gives yearly a special course of lectures in this subject, and that questions are asked from candidates who appear for the degree of Bachelor in Medicine of the University; (2) that those candidates who appear for the examinations for the diploma in public health and the Bachelor in Hygiene, are required to show a special knowledge in the subject; (3) advantage is also taken in Newcastle Royal Infirmary of any such cases, in order to give the students clinical instruction therein.
Yours, &c.,
R. HOWDEN,
Secretary.
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† No. 4A.
‡ Not printed.
[Cd. 1598] June, 1903.
W. K. Hilton, Esq., M.A.
• No. 14.
† No. 5.
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