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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER *2, 1929.

RESIGNATION OF

DR. FAWCETT.

REASONS GIVEN AT SANITARY BOARD MEETING,

OUTSPOKEN REMARKS.

Dr. H. A. Fawcett, the acting Medical Officer of Health, made an outspoken speech at yester day's meeting of the Sanitary Board when he gave the reasons which had induced him to tender his resignation.

Dr. Koch asked whether it was correct that Dr. Fawcett was leav- Ing the service within a short time, And if so, whether the Board could be informed of the reasons either on the part of the Government or

at the present time we have only one M.O.H. functioning and an as- Bistant appointed a few months ago. I do not forget our M.O.H, on leave but practically there is only one on duty now. I venture to say this solitary official is very over- worked ospecially with duties, which do not strictly belong to the regular duties of a M.O.H.

The progress of the health con ditions of the Colony must neces- sarily be retarded under those-con- ditions. The authorities ought to take measures to deal with the whole queation of the personnel by increasing the number of M.O.H-a and of Inspectors. There is money enough in the Treasury diverted from mora showy and un- for this purpose" which might be

necessary schemes.

As a matter of fact the whole subject of public health should be thoroughly overhauled and instead

of the Medical Officer of Health, of an Advisory Board the Govern He also asked whether the Government should take its courage, in ment did not consider it desirable both hands and deal with the whole And even necessary that efforts matter from a broad and statesman- should be made and inducements like point of view, forming a Board held out to retain the services of of Health to supersede, this Board an officer of such proved capacity which should have wide powers of

action.

and zeal.

In reply to Dr. Koch's ques- tions, the President, Mr. W. J. Carrie sald

Ideal Health Officer..

The work of such a Board, or in- The answer is in the affirmative.. deed of any Board, Is to carry on Dr. Fawcett leaves towards the end that when any crisis arises as on its improvements day by day so of October. I understand that Dr. Fawcett fendered his resignation the onset of an epidemic panicky for private reasons. Government work will not be indulged in and ineffective com- is not aware of any inducements Cumbrous and which would counteract those rea-mittees nominated to deal with

matters.

sons.

It is for those reasons that I have The President asked Dr. Koch whether he wished to put the mo- ventured to bring this motion for tion standing in his name. Dr. ward so that we might place on re- Koch said perhaps Dr. Fawcett cord our appreciation of the work would say whether there was any deavour to prevall upon the Gov- Dr. Fawcett has done and en- thing that could keep him in Hangerment to retain his services. He kong. The President replied that it was hardly a question which could be asked.

has proved himself an ideal Health Officer with a wide knowledge! not only of ordinary public health matters in general, but what is more important, of tropical health questions.

Departinent and the Sanitary Department and he has been of the greatest use in the discussions at this Board and given his opinion and advice without fear but with tact,

Dr. Koch then put the motion standing in his name and said:

In submitting this resolution to the Board for its approval I need

It takes time „fór a man to hardly say that I have had no com- munication with the M.O.H. reacquaint himself with our local con- garding the matter, and I should ditions and he has shown a good say he has no idea that it has been grip of them. He has, moreover, my intention to bring the subject been tactful in filling a difficult up for consideration. But having position as between the Board on been associated, with him on this the one hand, the Government, the Board for the greater part of the Medical year and being in a position to form an opinion of his work I feel it would be a grave mistake to tacitly approve of the action of the Gov- ernment in allowing him to terminato his services without some efforts on their part to retain them. The sanitary problems of this Colony are complex and varied. We are trying to introduce the ele ments of sanitation among a popula- tion which has only a rudimentary knowledge of such matters in rural. and remote villages Nature assists the people but in a town like Victoria the byercrowding among the poorer classes, especially, Is so appalling that the authorities have to step in and compel the observance of elementary rules of health and hygiene.

Dr. Koch moved "That this Board, being informed that the ser- vices of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Fawcett, will shortly. terminate, would respectfully re- present to the Government the necessity of retaining the services of an officer of such proved capacity and practical experience."..

Hon. Mr. Braga Seconds. The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga second- ec and said that by a strange coin- eldence Dr. Koch's questions had proceded the questions which he himself had noted on a paper cir culated in connexion with the pro- posal for a Health Week. It was not until the receipt of the orders for the day that he was aware that Dr, Koch had given notice of his questions and he

was not aware that Dr. Koch would move the re- solution that he had.

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Mr. Lo's Position.

Mr. M. K. Lo also paid a tribute to the ability, energy and work of the M.O.H. and said he had been glad to work with a Board having such an efficient officer... Mr. Lo added that he was in rather an em- matter which had been circulated barrassing position in relation to a and which was private and con- fidential. He had had occasion to make certain remarks about certain duties taken up by the M.O.H. and he thought that until that question was settled it would be difficult for him to say more, or to deal heartily with the resolution as proposed by Dr. Koch..

Colony's Medical Needs. Many of these rules are perhaps apt to be considered arbitrary and one can understand that active purposeful or accidental evasion may take place. We have to deal

He was not at all sure that it was with disenge not only from a pre- ventive print of view but we have Continuing, he said that he could very opportune, for the Board to to adopt measures which would pre- not think there could be any two pass such a resolution. Mr. Lo vent endemic disease becoming opinions as to the value of the suggested that the resolution might epidemic.

Medical Officer of Health whom they be amended to express deep regret The Board has numerous other were about to lose. In view of the at the approaching departure of matters under its surveillance, not- opinion of no less an authority than Dr. Fawcett and to record sincere ably in its relation to other de- Dr. Koch, with his wide experience thanks for his work. Without de- partments, when the assistance of the medical and sanitary needs tracting from the admiration which and tact of the M.O.H. is con- of the Colony, he (Mr. Braga) he felt for Dr. Fawcett he could spicuously required. The public hoped that suitable representations not support the resolution in the health conditions of this Colony re- might go forward to the Govern form in which it stood. quire the services of at least four ment on which Dr. Fawcett might Dr. Fawcett said members of Medical Officers of Health aa I be asked to reconsider his decision the Board would realise that it was have pointed out many times.

to sever his connexion with Hong- a very difficult matter for him to To obtain these the Colony must kong.

explain the reasons why he was experience the incidence of a Dr. Fawcett was an officer of going. It would be so easy to say serious epidemic apparently. There zeal, ability and unstinted energy.wrong things and probably give were four at one time, appointed He could speak from personal ex-nway official and state secrets. He on the recommendation of the perience as he had been associated had therefore prepared a statement Plague Commission in the nineties. with him on a Standing Committee which he proposed to read. There heing no recrudescence of the to inquire into the nuisance creat

epidemic two of these officers, in aed by foundries, smithies and the DR. FAWCETTS POSITION, quiet way, seemed to disappear and like. In that Dr. Fawcett had pur- their places not filled and the work sued the subject thoroughly." not

not on leave...

carried on by two when one was sparing himself even out of office Outspoken Criticism of Hong- hours to examine premises which might threaten the health of the community.

Overworked. Oficial,

The population of the Colony has increased by leaps and bounds and

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u some explanation. My silence must thank you for the apprecia-preciation will brighten the rather might be misconstrued, but it is tion which you have expressed. "(Continued on Page-11.).

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