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92.-Had they fever prior to 1887, and if so of what nature and when?
A. In 1886 all my family had what was called in those days Hongkong fever. It did not last more than two or three days. I don't think we ever called in a doctor. We took quinine and got all right.
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93. And you were then residing in Hongkong?
A. Yes, in the same house.
94.-Have you resided in the same house since these attacks in 1887?
A. Yes, we have been in the same house all along.
By Dr. Cantlie.
95.-Have you seen fever elsewhere?
A.-No. I have never observed fever elsewhere.
96.-Hongkong fever is the first type you have observed?
A. Yes.
By Dr. Manson.
97.-How many relapses of fever did Mrs. BROOKE have?
A. The first period was from the 3rd October to 9th October; the second period I have no record of; then from the 6th November to the 10th; from the 17th November to the 23rd; from the 30th November to the 4th December; and from the 8th December to the 17th December; so there is an interval of the time between those
dates and the time she was free from it.
By Dr. Cantlie.
98. Can you ascribe the fever to any local condition?
A.-Well, I was told the fever was of a malarial type, but I don't know-I am not a medical man.
99.-In the case of your wife or child?
A.-In the case of my wife.
100. Is there any insanitary condition in your house?
A.-I think so. I would not at first sight think it was a malarial spot, but when you come to look at it I think you will certainly find reasons for malaria there.
101. You heard Dr. LEWER's evidence about the wind, have you experienced that smell from the north?
A.-No, I don't recollect ever having observed it.
102.-Are you satisfied with the coolies' house?
A. Yes.
103.-Is it well ventilated?
A.-Not so well as it might be but the door is open when it is not used. 104.-Is it damp?
A.-No.
105. Is the latrine in good condition?
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