CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11] — Page 99

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Hongkong, 18th August, 1909.

sir,

In connection with the habit of promiscuous spitting

in Public places concerning which a local ordinance was passed

at the beginning of this year for its prohibition, regulation

and punishment, we beg to bring to your notice that a Society

has recently been formed having for its members the Leading

Chinese residents and for its object the total suppression of

such habit by educational and persuasive means.

much

We have pleasure in enclosing you a copy of its

provisional rules and regulations.

You will observe that many of the Leading Members of

thie Society are also active members of your Publio Dispensary

Committee, and may be relied on to conduct the antispitting

campaign with energy, earnestness and success,

It may interest His Excellency the Governor to know

that the hearty co-operation of the influential section of the

Chinese Community is secured in this instance as in the dumping

of dead bodies in the streets, and that an amelioration of

existing conditions may be looked for in a reasonably short

time.

The Hon.Mr. A.V.Brevin,

Registrar General.

We are,

eto,

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Ho Kal.

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Wei Yuk.

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