The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-05
THE QUAR- ANTINE---H0W GALV ES-
TO pHHOT files HOUSEOS.

DR.. rutherford, city physician OF uous-
ton, has visited Galveston in order to in
duce the authorities of the Island City to
modify the severity of the quarantine as it
affects the commerce of Houston. The
physicians Of Galveston met and concurre i
in declaring that no modification OF present
restrictions was possible. A newspaper re-
porter OF Galveston interviewed" DR..
Rutherford. The reporter asked him the
object of his mission. He replied that he
came down 10 see what could be done that
would protect the State from infection and
at the same time relieve comm erce. lie had
not been delegated by Houston to make any
demands, but it was left with him to act
on his Judgment, and the city council of
Houston would abide by his action. Said
| he:
81 am willing that there shall be n stop
put to passenger travel, but we do ask that
through New York freight, or freight from
any healthy port, be allowed to come
through TO Clinton, and that the vessels be
allowed to take freight on Their return. l
| do not ask that freight from New Orleans
| be allowed to pass. Our Object Is to give
the ships freedom to ply through Bolivar
channel between Clinton and the North"
RepoI ter-How would you guard against
such thing Us having New Orleans freight
slip through, coming as the vessels do ola
Morgan City9
DR.. R.-Proper and effective safeguards
could be established. Let Mr.. Morgan en-
ter into a heavy Fond to carry out OuI
wishes, whatever they may be. Then, with
your officer here and one ut Clinton to stand
| guard, believe we could rest in safety.
Reporter believe you are quarantine
man, doctor, are you not? That seems tC
be your policy where there are good rea
sons. .'|
Dr. R-Most assuredly. came down
here To do all l can to protect the health OF
| the State, so far as in my power lies; but,
| at the same time, | desire TO aid CONNER
cial intercourse with the interior, if posi-
BILE and expedient.
Reporter you seek by any other
method of procedure to carry your point2
DIR. II Il am too we'll acquainted witt
the quarantine laws to waste any time o.
labor i'll useless channels. ..
Reporter-I hear the rumor that you
will ask the Governors intervention.
this tru,
NOR. much less have maize SuC6 state
meut. The rumor is gratuItOus. Even i
| had any plans l should not bring then
into friendly consultation, such as hav
bad with Galveston physicians.
DIR. Rutherford further stated that h
recognized fully the difficult position oC
, cupied by DIR Blunt. Said he "Dr. Blum
is the State quarantine Officer-a sworl
State official-and his proclamation il
quarantine matters is to be observed. w
cannot, at Houston, quarantine person
or train by law. What we want is t.
take the embargo from commercial traffic
provided we can do so without in the leas
endaugering the health Of the State, AM
J | believe my plan rs given you above i
reference to admitting Northern freight an
allowing the passage back of Texas pre-
duce can be made TO work"
Dr. Rutherford repeated that his intel
view with Galveston physicians was c
the most friendly kind, and he saw no res
son why they and he should not come to
final understanding. AS the matter stood
he thought it proper to say that the qua
antiue would have to be borne with a goo
grace. ar.r ....a ..ia .....i" .. o.. .
1t is reported that Capt. Chas. Fowlt
has telegraphed Governor Cake asking b
intervention in the quarantine matter.
: is ais, stated that Dr. Blunt has advise
the Governor in reference to the cause
which impel him to establish aud maintai
, quarantine. ..t ..r- s.g.. sd .H Is