CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8] — Page 72

When the history of the late Epidemic comes to be written, I think it will be found that the want of isolation accommodation enters into the question, but I doubt if those who have supported it most would do so now if they had any idea of what a disgrace and danger to the Public Health of Hong Kong it is.

I regret that the first personal pronoun has entered this report rather often, but I can assure His Excellency that my opinions have not been rashly formed. The present state of affairs has more grave aspects than one, and I have only pointed out a few things which require urgent attention and serious consideration. I have spoken strongly but I consider what I have said is to the point. Some of these questions may require careful consideration before a solution is arrived at, but until they have been settled on the lines I have indicated, they will always be weak points in the proper carrying out of medical and Sanitary Science in Hong Kong.

I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Obedient servant, James A. Lowson, M.D., Acting Superintendent and Medical Officer in charge of the Epidemic Hospital.

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