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by death and there have been very few fresh admissions.
There are numerous leper settlements in the neighbouring
Province of China and it is proposed to give the inhabi-
-tants of the Au Tau Settlement the option of removing to
China or of submitting to confinement. It is anticipated
that they will elect the former alternative. In that cane
the provision of a Leper Asylum will not be necessary at
present.
Heretofore it has been the
practice by arrangement with the Chinese Authorities to
deport to Canton, near which there is a Leper Settlement
Chinese aliens who are found in the Colony affected with
leprosy. It is proposed to continue this practice and
power has been taken under Section 14 accordingly.
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I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Officer
Administering the Govern-
-ment.
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