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not compel them to do so if they do not feel inclined to. This is necessary in view of the probability that misunderstanding may again occur as in the case of Mr. Ip.
Hon. REGISTRAR GENERAL-Crude phenyl is only vary slightly soluble in water.
The PRESIDENT minnted-These papers I never ordered to be treated confidentially. Ou the other hand I certainly think they should ba made public.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
committee to consider complaints with regard to cleansing was then passed.
SANITARY SURVEYOR'S REPORT.
Mr. J. J. BRYAN, sanitary surveyor, in his third quarter's report to the Board, stated that plaus had been deposited and passed by him, during the quarter for the drainage of 23 houses
[November 17, 1906.
Mr. Hooper--Are you sa'isfied with the supervision there, Sir?
The President-I am.
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Mr. Hopr-I more that thes› papers be sout to the Commission to deal with the complaint by luspector Connolly against the saxton. Apparently he is trying to throw Plans for 219 houses were carried forward from if On to the sexto 1. Th Sanitary 1905, and 73 from last quarter, making a total arregor being abseal throws of 315 in hand during the quarter. The drainage · his locum lenens, the locum tenens The PRESIDENT-You will see, gentlemen,
of 92 houses had been completel and one, wan's to put it on the Inspector and the cancelled, leaving 922 to Carry from these papers that I gave the order on
forward. Inspector on the sexton. Between them a October 23rd, that is, seven days bfore the
Notices for repairs or alterations to the drains of large pisey of ground has been taken an i not date of the last meeting, that these papers forward from 1995, and 120 from last quarters, supervision.
115 houses have been received ; 136 were carried ¦ paid for. You personally are satisfial with the should be circulated, but it appars it took
Personally I am not. I therefore longer than I thought it would to have the making a total of 371 in hand during the
more that the papers be s'nt to the Cɔmmission necessary notice translated into Chinese. Iarter, of these 144 bave hon completal to investigate
and 15 cane llod leaving 212 to carry forward suppose that accounted for the delay. With
No certificate has been grauted under section reference to the minutes, Mr. Yooper first refers to the fact that it is curious in India the
84 of Ordinance 13 of 191 during the quarter, and reported op. Of these geven required ree ou- | The drains of 32 houses have been inspected
struction and it amending, and the remaining 11 were found to be in good order. Notic's were served on the owners of the ab re 21 houses
inflammability of liquid fuel should not be
noticed. The reason for that is that in India there is not so much woodwork in the houses.
They are chiefly made of mud walks, With reference to the inflammability of this petroleum the analyst reports that liquid fuel would be objected to by the Insurance Companies and the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, as al- though the staff itself is not inflammable it would render wood more inflammable, and fires could not be put out with the same rapidity; It was not intended that thes papers should be confidential: it was ouly au error on the part of a clerk. With reference to the minute by the Registrar-General that crude phenyl is only slightly soluble in water, I might say that that makes it a more effective purifier. If members have nothing further to say with reference t this, I would suggest that a eum. mittee be appointed as I rec mumonded at last meeting, and the crude phenyl given a trial I would also add that the suggestior, of Mr. Lau Cha-pak might be incorporated, that the letter should definitely state that disinfection of clothing is not compulsary, and also invité the cooperation of the Chines› in connection with the work to be undertakeu.
Hon. Mr. HEWETT-I think the statem»nt made by the Commission in Iulia ought to satisfy us that very great good has been derived from the use of liquid fuel, and, personally, from inquiries I have made, I am inclined to think there is no can-e to fear addif ́onal danger. My principal reasons for making thes remarks are that for the last eleven years during my stay in China I have invariably used kerosene für wiping down the flours, and have found it most efficacious. I am quite sure the results of its use here, if tried, would be most a Ivantageous to the sanitary condition of the Colony,
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Mr. HOOPER-With regard to the liquid ful question, there was circulated with the papers a pamphlet issued by the Asiatic Petroleum Co. In that pamphlet it Was set out that liquid fuel was used by the municipal authorities in Bombay most effec- tirely in the destruction of fleas, and certainly ought to give it a trial here. With regard to statements made the other day that Insurance Companies would object to it on the ground that it endangered property (this is a remark that wants to be decided, otherwise I wouldn't refer to it) I may say that I referred the question to the Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong, and they replied that there was no objection to its use in this connection. sidering fire iusurancs companies are most interested in the property here from the stan l. point of protection from fire, I don't think you can have a higher authority, and taking it that the danger stated does not exist, we certainly should give it a trial and see how it compares with the other disinfectants we are using, and particularly with regard to its cost.
would suggest that the Sanitary Board obtain quantity and give it a trial.
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The PRESIDENT-I may say we are much obliged to Mr. Hooper for making these inquiries, because we want to us the agent which will be most effectual. I think we might try liquid fuel in Kowloon and crude phenyl in Victoria as an experiment. I see no reason. other than that of expense, why we should not use both because phenyl is very cheap and only a little of it is sprayed on each floor.
The motion that the President, Messrs. Lau Chu-pak and Fung Wa-chun be appointed a
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The PRESIDENT-I had intended to dal with it dapartmentally. If the Commission
glad, will also under ek · to inquirs into it, I shall be
Agreed.
RAT RETURN.
The rat return was laid ou the table without calling upon them to execute the necessary being read work. In addition to the abre 1,782 honges Tu PRESIDENT remarked that he had much have been inspected by the Drainage Inspectors, pleisure in drawing the attention of members with the result that 245 drainaga nuisances have to the fact that during the last four weeks not beeu discovered. Notices have been served in ; a p'agno infected rat had been found in the them to abate the unisanes, each case on the owner or on apiar rqquiring i Colony.
O is unistu been reported to the Medical Offieur of Health aud to the Hon. Dirce or of Public Works to be dealt with by them. 125 choked drain
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THE WELL IN STANLEY ST KET
Correspondence was again submitted relative to the water from the well in the yard of No. 22 Stanley Street.
Mr. Hoover miunted Th· w-# shoud wod be closed.
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THE WATER SUPPLY.
Me FRA K Brownɛ, Govorn-mant Analyst, reported having examint samples of water from th Hongkong ani Kowloon services, and found they were of ex relleut quality.
INQUEST RE W, E. CRAIG DECEASED.
An inquiry was candu stød on Nov. 1oth at the Magistrany by Mr. P. A Hazıland, sitting as coroner, and a jury eusisting of Messrs. L. Evtas Frank Austin and P. Backle into the eireum states of the death of William Erio
Hon. Mr. HEWET? –Where have these papers ¦ Craig, 44 years of age, who died from self- then for the last two months? 1 Hatr int injuries at his residents. Westley, states the water is unfit for P tabl par moses.
Huisg on Pati. but the well might comiin open if tar Offer of Halth is satisfaltar wat sy used for cooking purp ises.
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Dr. Heanly, Melical Officer in charge of the mortuny, said he examined the body of the de asal eg the 6th inst. The cause of death Mr. Lav Chu-Pak—is th› water is fit for i was hom seeltage from the carotid artery, the potable purp ises, the well should not be clusal į rest't of a wound in the throa'. A razor could The PRESID (NT →Thoanswer t»M». Howell's i have caused the wound, (Blood stained razor question is that the papers were misla'id by one ¦ prelues). That would. of the clarks. With refer-nea to ba seriological reports, when the Bacteriologist reports it is not ne sossary to send samples to the Government Analyst. It seems to in that if water is specitedly reported upon by the Bactériologist as bing impure, that ought to be sufficient. A chemical analysis is not required.
Mr. HOOPER-1 fancy this is the case that came before us in which the Goveramn! Analyst reported that the water was pure. The Medical Officer of Health had his doubts about it and sent a sample to the Bacteriologist, and he reported that it was bad. It was sent to the Analyst who reported on it from Н purely chemical point of view. Under the circumstances the well might be kept open if not used for potable purposes.
The PRESIDENT That is the trouble. Dr.
Pearse reported seeing a man drink it before
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Mr. HOOPER -That was to show how pare it was.
The PRESIDENT read Dr. Pears's minuta and remarked that he did not know what hal become of the man since.
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The PRESIDENT mored that the well be: closed.
Hon. Mr. HeWETT second-l and the motion was agreed to.
A QUESTION OF SUPERVISION. A complaint having been male that a large piece of ground had been taken at Mouit Davis Cemetery and not paid for, inquiry led to the reply that the Sanitary Surveyor could not explain it as he was absent on leave. The ating official said the inspector was to blame; and the latter threw the responsibility on to the
sexton.
The President said the sexton did his work as well as he could considering its extent.
Dr. Forsyth sail he know the dec asad who was agent for the New Zealand Insurance Company. 11- had known him for more than threw years, and was his medical alviser. Mr. Craig had boon on his list all the tim bit witness had never treated dec asel until the day of his death. 11 that day, 5th inst., deceased came to his offies about noon. He was suffer- ing from depression, and was anxious about f-eling well en sugh to be married o i Wednesd sy. Witness gave him some medicine to induce slop. Ho had since learned that the previous woek deceased hid had an attack of dengus. Witness arrived at Westley about 5 o'clock oa Moud by and found d-cased dead with a wound in his throat which could havə baan osusid by a
razor.
By a juror-He could not offer any explana- tion of the reasons which led to the incideat.
M:84 William, a native of Christ Church, New Zealand, said she had knowa Mr. Craig for about twelve or thirteen years and became engaged to him about three years ago. She corresp suded with him week'y until her arrival in the colony last Saturday. H- met her on the steamer and took her up to Mr. Holyoak's house. Hastayed to dinner and left at 9 o'c‘ock. Arrangements were being made for the wedding which was to take place ou the 7th inst. H. did not complain about his health that day. Next day he came to the house and remained ther till 9 p.m. On Saturday and on Sunday he mentiouel that he had had an attack of
He called at the hou e on Monday about noon and remained to tiña. It was then
he co plain-d about feeling pretty bad and that he was unable to attend or to do anything at the office that morning. After tiffia be weat up to his bedroom and she remained with him till about 4-3). He seemed to be worried about not fesiing well. She went out at 4:3) for tea, leaving him in his bedroom, and when she returned about five o'clock he was not there. She
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