The Hawaiian gazette., 1884-04-16
rhe Boara of H.aitA--A proposstion.


9he following IS We believe 81 Substances II a
proposition which has been laid 6sfore the Presi-
dent Of the Board Of health. ana snapped up by
the ubiquitous GAzErTE reporter There is much
sonnd sense in the propositions. though some
amendments might he advaataCeously made. We
have not heard how the Premier President received
the propositions
4 Pr,Yostiaa Fsr ~ sra,iai-rnt al a Cli.f Nrfi-
81 trscsr q HssiiA Ter ttf Haruiisa lsilRis;
IL. The Chief Medical Odiccr Of Health shall
be appointed os the Board Of Health. with the APP
pruval Of HIS Majesty the King in PRIV Council.
-. He shall be Physician, having Diploma
nom some reconlsed faeulty OF Oollege OF Medi-
cine IN god standing Ne shall also give proof
that he has studied public hygiene. he shall not
Re les than forty years q sCe.
-. He shall not carry on the general practice of
MS profession N Hocolal1. bat shall devote his
whole time 70 the performance Of his duties.
e.. Re shall be ox-oihsio member Of tae Board
Of Health, but without the right 10 vote.
SO. Under the dircction Of the Rosrd Of Health
he shall from time 70 time. visit the several Islands.
confer with the district physicians, and report on
all matters relating 10 the treatment Of the sick,
the provision q medicines. the sanitation Of cities
vllACes- hospitals. barracks. lodging houses aud
othes dwellings,. schools and puhlio huiidngS- He
shall report on all pgblic nuisances which come
under his observation lie shall report on the
sanitary condition q the natives. Chinese and
other foreigners resident IN the various districts
he shall supegiutond the administration Of quar-
antine and all other sanitary laws. He shall Sug
= s. measures 10 prevent the introduction and
propagation Of contagious diseases and especially
shall advise and supoTiutrld the treatment Of the
lepcrS He shall SCI that efcicnf means are taken
TO socure the general vaccination of the people
with pure lymph lie shall render 70 the Board %
Health all possible assistance and advice s1ni-
ta1y emergencies and on al Questions Of public and
domestic sanitation
Oh. he shall obey the instructions Of the Board
Of Health and see that their orders and regulations
are duly observed and carried out
s,rze IN fhn 1l,F n
quarterly report containing such information IS
the Board shall require; aud also annual report
which, after the approval % the Board shah be
presented 30 the PRIV corncll and the Legislature.
50. he shall be appointed for = term OF four
years al a salary Of sou per annun with travel
| ing expenses.
| 81. de shall be provided with an Office in the
GoverrIaSne buil6inC, and allowed the assistance
OF NE Secretary Of tbs Board Of Health. and his
/ ofice shall b. open for Tie transaction Of public
| business daring the usual oifoe hours
Subjects no; mentioned specially IN the fore
| going which should be included in the duties Of
the Chief Medical Officer Of Health.
Isl. The registration Of births and deaths IN HO-
noluln and such other districts It may be con-
| sidered practicable
Pad. The organization % system Of nuisance
inspection and removal By employing the pcice.
Sri. To secure the pablo against the use Of foul
water. adulieTated food, bad meat and hsh. and
| other unvholesome articles OF diet
al. To superintend II conjunction with the en-
gnecrs tho construction Of water-cl0Sets plumb
| iEc house drains and public sewers and to issue
regulations for the prevention Of unnecessary
/ waste Of water.
Sd. To make and suPsrinteT3 regulations with
regard 20 the burial OF the dei and for ascertain
ing the cause Of death where there has been no
| regular attending physician: also for the Fecula-
hon Of cemeteries aud the removal Of dead bodies.
| tfh. 10 advise the Board Of Health and 70 Garry
on; the registration Of qualified physicians and
surgeons.