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Enclosure 2.

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Memorandum by Mr. T. Jackson.

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10977 REC? [Reef 24 JUN 06)

In my opinion it would be inexpedient to consti-

tute the Sanitary Board as an independent authority".

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As the Colony is constituted at present I think

sanitation ( like everything else) must be absolutely un-

der the control of the Governor in Council.

I see nothing but friction, waste of time, and

insufficiency in any alternative course being adopted.

Under these circumstances I agree with Mr. Fran-

eis (vide his report 01 2nd. July 1889 ) that the sooner

the present Board is goi rid of the better.

I quite agree with Mr. Cooper that the sanita-

tion of the Colony ought to be entrusted to the Medical and

Public Works Departments. I think Mr. Cooper's suggestions

are practical.

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I would not divide responsibility by having Un-

official Members upon any new Board to be constituted.

this matter, as in all others, the Community can make its

voice heard through the Press, and through the Un-official

Members of Council.

Sa. T. Jackson.

Hong Kong 7th. December 1894,

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