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temporary matsheds erected over the beach at the expense of the Government have been used for the reception of Chinese patients who desired to be treated by native methods. These matsheds from their inflammable nature and

the position in which they are located, are very unsafe in the event of a fire or typhoon.. Besides, having no private wards provided therein, the better class of Chinese who

can afford to pay are devoid of the means of enjoying that

privilege.

ف الي اليمن

4. The establishment of a permanent hospi- tal will have many advantages. The principal ones are:-

(a). The Government will save the expense of putting up the Hospital and maintaining it in good

condition and providing gas and water supply thereto.

(b). The better class of Chinese will be able to enjoy the privilege of a private ward, thereby minimizing the amount of inconvenience and expense they have been hitherto put to by the removal of patients to

Canton or their native homes, to say nothing of the risk

of endangering the lives of the patients through such remo-

val.

(c). The danger in the event of conflagra-

tion or typhoon is considerably lessened..

(d). The detailed arrangements in the per- manent building will be more comprehensive than those in

the temporary matsheds.

(e). The gradual but sure education of the

Chinese into a liking for Western methods of medical

treatment.

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