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onclosure 2.
Enclosures.
March, 1903.
8th March, 1903.
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4.
On the 26th. ultimo, I opened a new Wing
of the Tung Wa Hospital, and in my address I took occasion to
call the attention of the Chinese, of whom a large number of
their leading men were present, to the provision of the new
Public Health Ordinance by which in certain cases permission
could be given to treat plague patients in their own houses.
I attach a copy of the proceedings reported in the Daily Press
as also an Article from that paper of the day following. My
observations would not bear Scientific criticism, but they
were drawn in broad lines to impress the Chinese portion of
the audience and secure their co-operation. In the course of
my address I mentioned my determination to request authority
to devote the adjoining portion of Taipingshan as an open space,
and for that authority I now have the honour to apply. That
such a space on the borders of a densely crowded district
should be built upon while money is being spent upon the
resumption of houses for the purpose of admitting more air
and light to the overcrowded city does not commend itself to
me, and of all the methods adopted for the defence of the
Community against Plague, the relief of overcrowding, personal
cleanliness, and air and sunlight seem to offer most hope of
ultimate success.
5.
Should you approve of my proposal I shall
place a sum on the Estimates for 1904 that will enable the
open space of which I enclose two photographs, to be levelled
and properly laid out.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
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conclosure 4.
Governor, &c..
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