THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, OCTOBER 16, 1931.
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The Director of Medical and Sanitary Services replied as follows :---
1.-(a) There were no British-Chinese lepers under treatment in 1930. One in-patient only claimed Hong Kong birth, but he was unable to sub- stantiate his claim in any way.
(b) Only patients considered to be in a non-infectious condition would be
treated as out-patients.
2. The answer is in the affirmative. Should such cases occur it is considered that the liability would be discharged if arrangements were made for the maintenance of the patient in a suitable leper asylum outside the Colony.
6. The Hon. Mr. R. H. KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D., pursuant to notice, asked the
following questions :---
1. With reference to the typhoon which struck the Colony with some suddenness on Wednesday the 2nd September, resulting in the destruc- tion of many small craft and the loss of some lives among the floating population, will the Government state:
(a) The number of small craft and the number of lives reported to
have been lost.
(b) What measures were taken by the Government for rescuing
small craft in distress.
(c) In what part or parts of the Harbour the
rescue work during the typhoon.
(d) Whether any vessels other than the
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Kau Sing" was on
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'Kau Sing' were
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employed by the Government for rescue work; and, if SO, what vessels were so used.
2. Does the Government consider the measures so taken adequate; and, if not, what other measures the Government proposes to take in future typhoons?
3. (a) At what outstations are typhoon signals hoisted?
(b) What arrangements, if any, are contemplated for giving warnings of approaching typhoons to vessels to which none of the existing typhoon signals is visible?
The Harbour Master replied as follows:-
1.-(a) (1) Inside harbour limits :-
Craft totally wrecked
Craft seriously damaged Lives lost
(2) Outside harbour limits :-
Craft totally wrecked
Craft seriously damaged
Lives reported lost
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55
29
1
30
5
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(b) In addition to the work of the "Kau Sing", referred to in the reply
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to question I (c), the Commander of the Dockyard was at 12.45 p.m., requested to send Naval Tugs to the assistance of native craft. This was done.
(c) The "Kau Sing" was engaged in towing and patrolling at the Western end of the harbour from 10.10 a.m. to 12.25 p.m. and at the Eastern end of the harbour from 12.25 to 3.00 p.m.
(d) Yes, a naval tug; the "Poet Chaucer".
2. The Government considers that the measures taken were adequate. The damage would have been considerably lessened if advantage had been taken of the facilities offered. In many cases the offer of a tow was not accepted.
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