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BASSEIN.

I.—The nature and extent of the hospital accommodation ; whether it is suitable, and whether there has
been any change during the year.

       There is excellent accommodation at the Bassein Lock-hospital for diseased
prostitutes.

       The building is substantial as well as commodious ; it is very conveniently
situated, and supplies in a perfect way all requirements ; it was built in the
year 1874, and, as it is constructed entirely of teak wood supported on iron wood
posts, it is a comparatively new retreat.

       Within the hospital there is accommodation for nine patients ; and apart
from the building, but in the same enclosure, there are matron's quarters and a
latrine. Other servants on the establishment live close by in the dispensary
compound, to which the lock-hospital is contiguous.

       The patients are supplied with food, bedsteads, and bedding, a clean and
suitable bath-room, and medical treatment.

       No alterations have been effected during the past year to the buildings, and
none have been necessary.

II.—Any changes in the medical charge of the lock-hospital during the year.

       Mr. R. S. Dawson, Officiating Civil Surgeon of Bassein, was in charge from
the 1st January until the 9th May, and Surgeon O. Baker, of the Indian Medical
Department, for the remainder of the year.

III.—The extent of venereal disease among. the European troops as shown by the monthly
returns, &c.

       No European troops were stationed in Bassein during the year 1880.
There were two companies of Native troops here, however, for short periods, one
being detached from the 20th and the other from, the 22nd Regiment Madras
Native Infantry, but there was not a single admission to hospital for venereal dis-
ease among them during their service in Bassein.

       The following statements give details which are necessary to this report :—

Statement showing to what extent the Native troops stationed at Bassein suffered from venereal
disease during the year 1880.

      But Native troops on service in Burma invariably seem to enjoy a remarkable
freedom from venereal complaints. Whether they are equally fortunate in India
I am unable to say ; but from the returns published in Burma dealing with their
service in this country, it is a striking fact that they comparatively seldom suffer :
this immunity becomes most marked when contrast is made with. the amount of
disease acquired by European troops living under similar conditions. As an

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