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FIGHTING MALARIA,

PROFESSOR ROSS'S REPORT ON MAURITIUS

[Rupert on the Prevention of Malarin in Mastitus, by Ronald Ros, D.P.H., F.R.CS, Londoo, Waterlow and Sons, Ltd., 1958).)

We have received a copy of the * Report on the Prevention of Malaria in Mauritius', 'by Profesor Roanid Ross, the well-known at thority on tropical medicice. At the sugges tion of the Earl of Elgin, than Secretary of State for the Colonies, Professor Roas vislied Mauritius in November, 1507, remaining until February, 1908. Oo bis return he wrote the report which bears the date of june, 1908,

THE HISTORY OF THE DISEASE.

HUANG AND PORT SWETTENHAM. In Part III Professor Ross desis generally with the history of the prevention of malaria and then proceeds, to' describe, in detail, what 'bas been done at Ismailia and in" "two_of the best campaigns, mainly, at Klang and Pon Swetobam Regarding the local achieve mente he says.

the

1900.

Intimations.

A BILLY SAYING,

Consignees,

"NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.

...

"OCEANA,"

"It is a common but silly opinion prevailing among a certain class of people that the worseHE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer

remedy tastes, smells or hurts, the more efficacious it is. So mayan well-known Eng- lish physician. He further adds: "For example, let us consider cod liver oil. As it is extracted from the fish this, oil is no offensive to the taste and smell that almost everybody abhors it, and many cannot use it at all, no matter how badly they need it. Yet cod liver, oil is one of the most valuable drugs in the world, and it is the greatest pity that we have not thus far been able to free, it from these peculiarities which so seriously interfere with its usefulness-This was written years ago; the work of civilizing and redeeming it how- ever has sluce been triumphantly accom plished; and as a leading ingredient in the remedy called

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

A STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named being landed and placed at their risk in the vestal are hereby informed that their Goods are

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godewas at Kowloon, where uach consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

This vassal brings on Cargo re

Commenced, even before the campaign at Ismailia, as ably conducted and almost as decisive, the work at Klang and Pont Swetten ham, is the Federated Malay States, in an equally distinguished example of the radical method of malaria reduction, Klang is a town of 3.576 inhabitants (in 1901), situated on the banks of the river of the same, in the State of Selangor, on A Bat, swampy a en lying between fiver and a semi-circle of low hill to Sep- Professor Ross starts off with a general bin taimber, sgox, as the navigation of the river of tury of malaria, which the ancients know well. Klang presented difficulties, new port called They know that it occurs in several different Fort Sweattenham was opened five miles down forms; that it tends to be most prevalent in the the river from Klang on on area reclaimed from vicinity of marshes; and that it may be reduced mangrove swamp. The population of the two by drainage. It was not until 1640 that he settlements together was about 4,000 in 1903, specific remedy for the disease-cinchona or while, that scattered through the surrounding the oil retains all its wonderful curative pro Perovjan Bark-began to be'koown in Europe district was about 14,000. The rainfall averages perties with no bad smell or taste whatever. It and it was again not. until 1810 that quin about 100 inches (3 metres) a year; The full his. is palatable ae boney-and contains all the was extracted from this substance. The anci tory of the campaigns in these towns is given nutritive and cumtive properties of Pure Cod ent theory that the disease was caused by nox in the excellent papers by Dr. M. Watson, the Liver Oll, extracted by us from fresh cod ious levia from marshes-impbasised by district surgeon, and Mr. E. A. O. Travers, the livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of 407 case whatever. - scientists at the end of the seventeenth State surgeon, (is the forrnal of Tropical Afedi Hypophosphites and Extracts of Malt and implying that the disesse is due to bad air,ne.) In the latter part of 19 malaria became Wild Cherry; creating a medicine of unequaled and the Company's representative at an ap

century-gave rise to the name " malaria".

This, of course, was purely conjecture, a plausi. ble attempt to explain the fact that intermittent levers are certainly connected with mantes,

very serious in bath towns, and, according to De Wetsoo, perhaps not more than three houses in the whole of Klang escaped infection, while the workmen at Fort Swetienham began

he soon obtained realisation of the recommenda-

2.

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power for the diseases most prevalent and fatal among men, women and children. There is

other remedy to compare with it. It in creases the digestive power of the stomach and in Blood Impurities, Weakness, Loss of Flesh, Throat and Lung Troubles, Nervous Dys pepsia, Scrofulous Affections, Thinness and Slow Development in the young, it gives quick. and certain relief and cure. Dr. G. C. Shannon of Canada, says: "I shall continue its use with

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When levers were found to occur in places where

to leave the place. Dr. Watson immediately there wherano marshes, the theory of the "telluric miasma" was propounded. According to (bis set himself to collect statistics, to observe the the malarial poison exists pot only in marshes local Anophelines, and to take the preliminary but in certain soils, especially where there is steps for the campaign. Supported by Mr. much decaying vegetation, and any disturb Travers and the Sanitary Board and by the ance of such soll causes the poison to rush intelligenca and liberality of the Government, am sure, great advantage to my patients and out and infect the neighbourhood. This view; tions of himself and his colleagues made on the satisfaction to myself" Has all the virtues, of we believe, is still strongly held by contractors lines laid down by me. At Klang work was com- cod liver oil; none of its faults. You may and others who have done pioneer work in this menced in 1935 by extensive, clearing of under-trust it fully; it cannot disappoint or fail. One country, though the weight of medical opinion growth, followed by drainage in the next year.

bottle convinces. Sold by all chemisis. is against it. It was not until after the science Theswimps in the town were rapidly filled in, and of experimental pathology had come into be-

a colour drain to intercept the inflow from the We sell our Adler under ouring in the middle of the last century that it surrounding bills was cut. At Part Swettenham was proved that malaria is caused by a forest and mangrove swamp were felled, and a guaranteed terms,

orgasim existing in the blood. In 1860 complete drainage scheme, prepared by the the organism itself was discovered, and state engineer, was carried out. In both towns A few lines will bring the Adier subsequent researches gave, the medical world pending completion of the drainage, mosquito

exact and detailed information regarding--brigade where appointed," and their appoint He has a good method of training Euro-" 6 pieces. to your office free trial.

the processes which cause the disease in ment was extended subsequently under-the-peans to pars in the Chinese examination, and maa. The problem, however, still remalsed name of "town gardeners." When the epidemic is possessed-of-a first rate certificate as a We sell various makes of second of ascertaining the route by which the parasites had already begun to subside, wito gauze war enter the human body, While attempts were supplied to many of the houses nad an active hand Typewriters

being made to solve this problem, a very old quinine distribution was commenced. All the hypothesis was revived.

measures have been well maintained siace Then.....

We are offering our customers the unique advantage of being able to purchase any single piece of either of the above toilet sets, to replace breakages.

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ORIGIN OF THE MOSQUITO THEORY. It was stated centuries ago in certain religious

As regards cost, Mr. Travers and Dr. Watson books of Ceylon that mosquitoes cap prodice state that at Klang it amounted at the end of fever, and the same idea occurred to several 1905 to a total of £3,100, with an annual expen. men of science. The solution of the problem diture of 4310 for town gardeners and of Loe was allempted by Professor Ross's own work for clearing drains. For this money 332 acres commencing in India about 1891 nod not con(34 hectares) have been dealt w cluded until 1899. **it became early apparent, says the Professor, "that the old bypothesis ofan terial miusma was not tenable, simply because the disease was frequently too local to be assigned to any widely-diffusible poison" la 1895, therefore, Professor Ross commenced an experimental study of the

patterns, from the lowest priced 33-35, Des Voeux Road, Central, mosquito hypothesis. Eventuaily be succeeded SCOTCH LACE to REAL SWISS

at prices to suit every income. THE "POLO”

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[as

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We also Stock these Curtains at 6.25, 7.50, 8.50, 10,00, 12:50, ∙15.00, and 18.50 in white and ecru

and in a large variety of designs,

Our MUSLIN CURTAINS cond- prise all the latest styles, in Plain, Frilled and

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in growing the malignant parasite of man in mosquitoes of the sub-family Anophelins. The following year the life bistory of the whole group of these parasites was worked out, and the "wonderful and unexpected result" ob tained that the malarial infection takes place through the proboscis, of the mosquito. By the end of 1998- Professor Ross's work bad bean verified by other investigators, and ex- periments have proved that besides malaria jilaria bancrofty (the worm that causes ele- phantiasis) and yellow fever are carried by morgelloer, while dengue and some giber

METHODS OF PREVENTION,

jo Bage of ago Ba, pot $8.45 per Bag fever may perhaps be added to the list.

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General Managers, Häng¥naj, 15th August, 1908.

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virgit jungle, dease secondary growth, and swamp, At Port Swittenham tha total cost has been £7,000 to the end of 1955, with an annual upkeep of £140, For this 110 acres (45 hectares) of mangrove swamp were drained; and a.consi derable a ea has been levelled, partly to provide building sites. The cost per bead of population hos therefore amounted to about 14, up to the end of gas-a very small charge consider ing the heavy rainfall. These towns did not possess the exact statistics of Isisilia for a long period previous to the campaign. Great credit is therefore due to Dr. Watson for the care and skill with which he has determined the results of his measures.

NO TIOE,

MR. LI HON FAN, a Chinese graduate to European officials and merchants in this versed is literature, has been a teacher Colony for over ten yean,

Chinese teacher.

language are requested to write care of Those who intend fearning the Chinese Hongkong Telegraph office or direct to 371 Hollywood Road, 2nd Aver.

Hongkong, 27th Fehmary, 1000.

Consignees,

BARBER LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP ST. PATRICK. FROM NEW YORK.

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"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being lauded at their risk.into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery.may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 24th instant will be sub- ject to rent.

..

All Claims against the Steamer must be *presented to the Undersigned on or before the

17th June, or they will not be recognised.

A GREAT DECREASE. Dr. Rois hare gives tables compiled by MA Travon and Dr. Watson, showing the vast de- crease of malaria in the district between. 1903 and 1995, and then continues:

To these figures Dr. Watson adds that so Rreal has been the reduction of the malaria that be bas lost a large part of his private practice as District Medical Officer. Reg'rd- ing the reduction of mosquitoes, he remarks-

A definite improvement in the health of Klang was evident when only the swamps nearest to the main groups of bodies had been deal with,' and while other'swamps, with in the town were still untouched. The mo1.

Whiz Professer Rosi started to improve the methods of preventing malaria, little was known 136 about mosquitoes. His bdian researches showed that mosquitoes live for a moath or more, even in captivity, that the commapest mosquitoes in the tropics nearly always belong to three groups-cular stegomyia and amphae lina-easily distinguishable, that all mosquitoes quitoes from these did not appear to travel ony lead to abound most nearest to their breeding-distance, and there has been so evidence of places, and can with certainly be reduced in dangerous immigration of Anophelines from Dumbers by appropriate measures directed the extensive breeding places which, until the against the latter, and that while the first two middle of 1954, existed just outside the town group breed principally in artificial collections boundary, and some of which still remais, of water (in the tropics), the Anophelines breed Yet the species breeding in these swamps were principally in natural collections of water, identical with those breeding within the town, The objection raised against the campaign at This last discovery explained the connec tion between malaria and marshes, and Ismailia-namely, that it possesses a dry soil justified the ancient method of reducing and climate-cannot be raised against (bo well- malaria by drainage. At the same time this conducted campaign of the Federated Malny: method was made simpler, cheaper and yet Sister, and the world owes a debt of gratitude more cract by the knowledge that it was only to the Government of these Bates, to Mr. LI KWONG LOONG & CO., necessary to drain those, waters which breed Travers, and especially to Dr. Watson, for the

fine example which they have sel..

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FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

CANINEZ-MAKERS AND ART DECORATORS, from Shangbal, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE

at

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No. 39, DIE VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL The only shop in Hongkong with this game.

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WHERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE af every description can be made to order (n any design required.

Have bess patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Telegraph" Co., Metsrs, A. 8. Watson & Co, Firma and other leading Establishments in the Colony, to whom raference can be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials, of the Furniture, &c, supplied.

Mesars, A. S. Watson & Co, Ltd, write as follows:

"We han pleasure in stating that Mr. Li KWONG LOONG furnished the Asnake to our Dlipensary and gave us every satis ... faction "bet

[Sd.) A. 5. WATSON & 00,- 25th May, 1891, ME

ORDERS punctually attended to, and CHARGES Most moderate.

VAN INSPECTION INVITED,

-Honghour, 6th

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Anophelinst. Professor Ross, during his first visit to Sierra Leone in 1897, proposed to fres towns of malaria by the simple process of clearing bem of mosquitoes by destroying the breeding-places" of the insects. It was not until ibree years later that he got a trial for his 'method. In his own words im

Alinst, in 1901-2, it was put into practice at my visits to Sierra Leone and emailia, is the latter place with the, most brilliant success and was also used with as good results in the Federated Malay States by Dr. Malcolm Wallon,

Like Listerism, however,

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the lden kas, spread slowly, and the practice more slowly still.

Other methods-quinine, protection of house | by wire-gauze, etc.—have been tried and suc- cessful results obtained, but Professor Roar considers that the conditions in the tropics are as a rule more favourable for the 'radical 'mës... sure of drainage.

Considerations of space prevent us dealing at greater length with Professor Ross's recom mesdations for Mauritiuo, which are exhaustive- ly discussed, and those interested can read the, report for themselves. The chief merit of the seppik is that it is written so clearly and lucidly thai shy layman cap follow the arguments and conclusions of the Professor. In fact, it is bac of the most lucid works that it has over been our good fortune to peruse.

AN APPEAL,

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN T CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Poris, for their kisd. patronage and support, kád desires to slate" that she will be pleased to recelyn orders (01 all kods of NEEDLE WORK

Gentlemen's Shins made to order, and Cats ́and Collars zmiewed on old ones,

·Professor Ross concludes Part I of the report. Ladies and Chlidren's Under-clothing, Ckli-

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left is the godowns; where they will be examined on TUESDAY, the 25th löstant, at

P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by........

DODWELL & Co., LIMITED, Agents, Hongkong, 17th May, roop,

1417

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATIÓN ',

COMPANY, LIMITED. "FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE..

THE Company's Steamship

"KUTSANG," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining of board after 4 P.. the 18th inst. will be landed at Consignees risk and expensa, No Fire Insurance will be effected Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LD.

General Managėn.

Hongkang, 17th May, 1009

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From London, &c., ex S.§. Hooltan. From Australis, ax 5.5. Afongolia, From Calcutta, ar S.S, Sicilis, From Parsian Gulf, or B 1.5, Ni and B. &

P. S. N. Co.'s Steamerk. Optional Goods will be landed hars unless instructions are given to the contrary before 6 hours.

Goods not cleared by the 18th May, at 4 zit., will be subject to rent, jen

No Fire Insumice will be effected by me in.

Damiged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's

pointed hour

All claims must be presented within ten days

of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods, have left the Godewas.

EA. HEWETT,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, 12th: May, roeg

BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "BENLOMOND," FROM LEITH, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS."

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Cormed that all Goods are being laudiod ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby. hardens Godowns of the Hogar extra

Hongkong and Kowloon Whad and Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from 'the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted' after the Goodi have left the Godowas; and all Goods ramalo-- ing undelivered after the 20th May, will; be

abject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pro 18th May, or they will not be recognized. sented to the Undersigned on or before the

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 20th May, at 11 AM.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 13th May, roug

tan:

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FROM EUROPE.

HE H; A. L. Steamship

SILVIA," Captain Porzellus, having arrived," Con signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send In their Bills of Lading for.countersignature. by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside. notice to the contrary be given before TO

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless

DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed at Consignee's risk Into the hazardous andfor extra hasardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and ́expense.

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival ham after which dale they cannot be recognised. Drama Massa No Claims will be, admitted after the Goode- have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 21st inat, will be sub ject to rent,

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are: to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the zoth inst,j'ai 3 P.MUSTA No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIË,

Hongkong Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1909.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P. & O, S. N: Co.'s Steames

"SOCOTRA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO ANDA

STRAITSIMISVAL Consignces of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed as their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Gedowns at Kowloon," where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon.as... the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed kere unless instructions are given to the contrary-bafare- 6 hours,

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me la' any case whatever.

NOTICE TO 'CONSIGNEES. THE F. & O, S. N. Co.'s Steamer

"NAMUR

Goods not cleared by the agrd instant, at FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, 1.4 2.56,,will be subject to rent.

PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consigases of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloos, where each consignment will be worked out mark by mark, and delivery, can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed,

Optional Goods will be landed here' unless instructions «ga given to the contrary, before

6 hours,

Goods not cleared by the 23rd inst., at (F.M., W{{} be subject to rent.

No Firs Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.

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Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten

Damaged Packages must be loft Inthet Godowns for examination, by the Consignans. and, the Company's representative, at, an appointed hour, i

All Claims, must be presented - withlm ́: teemas days of the steamer's arrival here:after whiche date they cannot be recognised...?

No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Gedowan, jed

E. A HEWETT/::/: Pet Superintendant. Hongkong, 17th May, roog,

GUNS

IRECT from the manufacinters: 81,101

·with a compendium of facte regarding malarial | dran's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, days of the steamer's arrival hero after which aricos, 13 bors Double Breechloads

favor.

Materials can be supplled, if required on date they cannot be recognised,

The Superioress will also be must gratefulNo claims will be admitted, aker the goods Te Fart II of the report bo dosis at lernth for any PAPES, or old ExYRLOFK to be made, have left the Godowns, t with the question of malaria la Mauritius, and fato Books for the Childrms of the Poor Schoolt, 'condudes this section with a summary of factsuro are taught by the Slatnu,»^/ vegarding the amount of malaria in that Celon ye.

EA HEWETT

Superintendent:

from 30/sachi Hlustrated! fattet modal Shot. Guns, Combluation Poarting Rifles, &cu post from,-/ REYNOLDS, George Street