CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9] — Page 67

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Hongkong.

C.O.

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RECO

Government House,

Hongkong, 18th. July, 1902.

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Sir,

With reference to my Despatch No. 186 of

the 4th. of May, 1900, I have the honour te transmit for your

consideration the enclosed copy of a statement which has been

furnished by the Principal Civil Medical Officer detailing the

additional Staff which will be required for the Victoria

Hospital for Women and Children. This Hospital is nearing

completion and will be ready for occupation early next year.

losure.

Jeelay, 1902.

It is therefore desired te provide for the Staff for it in the

Estimates for 1903.

2.

The Principal Civil Medical Officer assures

me that the Staff detailed in the enclosure herete is the

minimum with which this Hospital, which will contain 44 beds

can be managed. I have therefore to ask your sanction by

telegraph to provide for these new appointments in the Estimates

for the coming year.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

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I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your mest obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General, Administering the Goverment.

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