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(c) Marsh in Ravine Cearense (Plan 5) to be kept oiled until 
filled and drained. 
(d) The hollows on certain streets should be filled. 
V. (<*) That the men already attached to the various public 
squares, should be held responsible for not allowing water to 
collect in the fountains. 
( b ) That the men already appointed to look after the roads 
and gutters within the city proper, should be held responsible 
for not allowing stagnant water to collect in the gutters. 
We believe* that a permanent force of 30 men would suffice to 
carry out the anti-stegomyia measures and to inspect the places 
within the city where Anopheles are continually breeding. This 
force would include: — 
1 Head Inspector. 
3 Inspectors or M oustiquiers. t 
1 Head Foreman. 
5 Foremen. 
17 Labourers. 
1 Storeman. 
1 Driver. 
1 Clerk. 
This would allow for 3 gangs each of 1 foreman and 3 labourers. 
2 ,, „ 1 ,, ,, 4 ” 
For some months in the year, the entire force would be able 
to devote their whole attention to combating Stegomyia, as the 
igarapes would require very little treatment during rising river. As 
the sanitary authorities have had a force of 13 men at work the 
additional expense will not be so great. We suggest that only energetic 
men who will take an interest in their work should be appointed as 
inspectors and foremen. 
We suggest that the prisoners should be employed in removing 
the grass, weeds, pools, etc., from the swamps in the vicinity of the 
gaol. 
* For the various details in organising such a force, the measures recommended In 
Major Ross for fighting malaria in the Island of Mauiitius can be modified to suit the local 
conditions. 
f Ross, Ronald, loc. cit., p. 113. 
