New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-24
OFFICIAL REPORTS OF HE DANGER
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AT UNIFIED
STATES rORT-AN APPEAL FOR THE
PERSIAN HOSPITAL.

PERSIAN HOSPITAL
Washneton, Aug 23.-1he Department Oh o'a'o
is in receipt Of official reports ol 'he aIii".'"
spread Of cholera from Ae to Europe ''''"
State, Consul johnson, at Hamburg, reports ','a0
he il advised officially by the Government heai,h
officer of that city Of the presence OF Asiauc
cholera there, ard he has accordingly relaseu "
jseuo bills Of health TO departing NeSsei'
Consul Williams at lIavrc, reports an epiuen'o
of Asiatc cholera at that place WIN many u'"'it''
and advises an inspection OF the steamer i''
Tou.aine. .,
Tbe.e fact, have been promptly communicated
70 the health officers of Staten Island, ana every
rrecaution will br taken by them in the matter ;
osroo;.u,, in Wow of the fact that the epidemic
no. navy reached two Of the most Important
n,rt. = Europe with which the United States
has direct and rapid communication
coroo davs since tie Vice-ConsulGeneral a'
Toberan Persia reported that deaths daily reacncu
tho la,pe number of 400 persons. lie states tha'
,oo CASA had been treated by the American
Mission Hospital, and made strong appear 'o'
funds from the United States. Inc Go'cinhlch"
having no funds for such purpose has h'"'e ''''
snueai public. and the following correspondence
a, the subiect between :he Secretary ol o'dU
and Watson X. Sperry, the newly appom!e"
Minister to Persia, is published for the iniorna-
,io, y, the peoplc of the United States
'A'A' Va Wv vy.r,inptou Del. Aug. 20, 1892.
- -, Hon Iob, w Foster Secretary OF State, Wash
Sir. If yo, think it proper 1 might be able 70 seeu
a ltue fund o. money III this city Tor tne uSo ~ " '-
American Mission Hospital Ia an ui'ous" ~ 20 =,
Of The Morning News" If you CONSENT ,,., I
course L do not mean that am 10 state puohcy "
Am acting under your authorityl should Ike eoP " wv
dispatches from the American representative III
With great respect. your most obedient .efNans
WATSON r. SPEfhi'
Washington Aug. 23 1892.
Watson r. spcrry Esq. u. >. Minister u Persia ,
Dear Sir: am in receipt of your letter oil tho -o'
inst An which you inclose a copy of the press "o
issued rom this department conveying an appeal !" W
citizens OF the United States from the America" ~ d'
uojta at Teeian for funds meet the extraordinary
expenses necesssted by the rage OF cholera In UNA"
district. - -,
note With pleasure your request for permission 10
solicit (arough The columns Of your newspaper ihS
Morninc News') funds Indicated IL Is
q most prompt and commendabe response To the ufieh
necessities Of those afflicted people indicative oi the
geaers phlanthropc spnt OF the Anene'h peop1s anu
tAef disposition to aid the distressed
cordially grant you the permission requested; ana IN
doing 50 express hope that YOU viii not conne your
apIeal 10 the people OF your own city. III would ac
coupish great good would make your appeal 10
all our people This. presume, you can through your
relations 70 the press the county readily accomplish
by the medium other papers as well "S your own
inclose you copies of tne dispatches from our Vice
ConsuLGeeial st the subject, as requested
by you. Very truly yours JOHN w. foSiHi''
Although no real fear that the cholera will
reach the shores Of the United States is en-
pressed by the authorities Of the Treasury De-
partfnent, they are taking all precautions deemed
necessary 10 prevent its Introduction. IHculars
have heretofore been issued to customs officers
directing the disinfcctcn of baggage from cholera
Effected ports. Assistant Secretary Spaudlna
was in conference to-day with Dr. Austin, VINO
is acting surgeon general OF the Marine Hospital
service ia reg3rd to further precautionary steps;
The health officers at the ports Of New-lork ana
BALTIMORE have been advised formally of the ex-
iaten9 Of cholera in Hamburg and Havre. ~ were