The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-13
ShCRETARY FOS7ER SATISFIED.
That IL What He Said After - Pieasau
Conference with DIR. Jenkins.

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WASHINGTON. Sept. 12.-Secretary Charles
Foster OF the Treasury Department returned
from New York last night. reuching Washing
ton at about midnight. Previous to leaving
New York he had a conference with DR.. Jen-
kins. Health Offcer Of tho port. Speaking this
morning Of the conference. Secretary Foster
said 1t was OF the most pleasant and cordial
character. and he could not imagine how q re-
port had gained circulation that a row. had
occurred. He said that ho Intended leaving
New York. and before doing SO wanted
to have q talk with DR.. Jenkins as
to the cholera situation. He had 1t.
and to aum UP the result in Secre-
tsry Fosters words: II am satisfied with
tho situation" Secretary Foster added that
DR.. Hamilton OF the Marine Hospital Service
ience OF cholern in quarantine, and act in cor
junction with the local health authorities in
trying to stamp It out there. and to prevent
s rs ,ntrSap Fsster ' Iefs New Se,s SSo orE z Ts se ntf tire
followin letter to DR.. Jenkins:
My DEAR Sin: tn. attitude Ssr Of Ss sS. s ssDs: H. ,! ,sss:
ment in the pre,ent .me rsenry Is tina. Of hearty co.
prevent the introan;'i.n inio I'M. Sat. and 5hs esun:
York Of s,eamshils ana sailing craft HAVING on boarl
i%.,,Hfsat. from from S inisst. an" "oris mia IN i.rss ' na%"sr. ".'
~ so NV wv IS ''-Nht '' stktNN '"
successfully meet the duties that both the state and
general 'iosernme nt owe to the people. To Improve
the equipment; now so soreiy needed have cansed TO
be estahlshed u camp on sandy Hook. called Camp
Low. where wo vii, be alie 10 take charG.. under the
care of tho Marine Hospital Service. of u large number
at the well people. We will probably make PROVISIONS
for hospital service for those who become sick after
coming into our custody. But understanding that you
have ample hospital accommodation on Swinburns
Island: i may b.. ina. Inc care Of the sick can he more
',IS.,.' !hnsrri"rs. to =" fender TO the state au,nor,.i..
the privileges OF sending TO Camp Low SUCH Well per.
sons a. ynu may not be able to suitably care Tor. and
when received they viii he cared for by tue Marine
Hospital service OF the general Government Wo cx.
pect to be able 10 receive people on tn. morning Of
Tuesday. tie 18Th inst., but you will be notified by
COinmRndant Hamilton OF TIE syact time, and II will
he .Nrected that yourself and tho commanlant viii
arrive at some Joint arrange ent by whIch ~" iosp,-
tai service. by one or 10Th Authorities. VII 10 satisfnc.
tony 7ndnctsd. Tho general Government stands
ready 10 increase its equipment at camp Low, in the
hop" Tat every necessary provision fOT III" rr-" ~
people TO the full extent o, ti,r,r necessities and the
demands OF the occasion W Ill be Lnhtc.
1nRsnurh as the committees NJ tho Chamber OF Com.
pierce are CO. operating fully and heartily wish both
State and national authorities. II IA hoped that our
united ard harmonious efprts will he su"ces>fnl IL
ayerting the calamity that threatens the country.
Very respectfully yours.
CHAutrS FosrtR Secretary Of The Treasury.
DR. VIZ. J. JrSklSs. Health OFFICER. Port Of New York.