I am unfeignedly glad to see, by Reuter's telegram just in, that the Home Government have decided to sanction the re-enactment of the Contagious Diseases Ordinance in this Colony. The statistics sent home last year by the China Association were enough to convince even the most bigoted fanatics of Exeter Hall that such a precaution is absolutely necessary if a British FerTHon isto be, maintained in the Colony. Whilst the purists are at liberty to do all they can to elevate the British soldier wean him from grosser pursuits, the Government is in duty bound to protect his health and keep hu fit for service.
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