Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-26
THE CHOLERA sPECrER.
The Epidemic Spreading In Germnny-The
American Seaports.

The Hamburg correspondent OF the London
Standard says: The municipal authorities
warned the citizens Of the danger of using
water from the River Elbe. The epidemic has
spread to Harburg. on the other dde Of the
Elbe, and to wandsbeck, northern suburb OF
Hamburg. The Standards Berlin correspond
emit says that a soldier affected with Asiatic
cholera has been found there"
The TiD,es' Berlin correspondent says: 1.-The
Official warnings Of the Reiehsdnzeiger and
other papers regarding precautions against
cholera have been so disregarded that fresh
warnings have been issued empowering the Of
6cials to undertake compulsory disinfection az
the expense Of those who have delayed to do 1t
themselves. The Hamburg Nachrichten COM
plains Of the apathy OF the inhabitants
CHOLERA AMONG TROOPS AT HAMBURG.
A Hamburg dispatch last night stated that
considerable excitement has been caused among
the military authorities by the appearance OF
cholera among the troops. Three cases OF the
dissase and one death have occurred in reg1-
ment that was temporarily. CHARTERED in that
city. The regiment has been ordered to leave
Hamburg Immediately. II will proceed to some
point in the interior. The soldiers will remain
Isolated until all risk Of their spreading the in
lection IL passed
The weather continues intensely hot, and
this, unfortunately, is favorable to the growth
OF the cholera germs There is, however. more
wind prevailing today, and this adds somewhat
to the comfort Of the city. So many warnings
have been given Of the danger lurking in water
that thousands Of people have abandoned Its
use ss a beverage, quenching their thirst with
beer and light wines. Lime juice and lemons
are also in demand.
TRAIN INSPECTION AT BERLIN.
The carriages Of all trains arriving at Berlin
and Cologne from Hamburg are locked until
the passengers have been examined by physi-
clans. Prof Koch is reported to have said that
the number Of cases Of cholera In Hamburg is
not great in proportion to the population. but
tina. the virulent character Of the disease gives
ground for the greatest possible anxiety.
In consequence Of the facilities offered for
the transmission Of cholera by means of sleep
ing cars that service between Hamburg and
Berlin has been suspended for the present. 1t
is feared that notwithstanding all the precau-
lions that have been taken to prevent the in
PRODUCTION Of the disease it has managed to get
into Berlin.
A passenger who arrived from Hamburg yes
terdav showed symptoms Of the disease when
he reached Berlin. He was at once removed to
q hospital. where he isolated. The physl-
clans are carefully watching the case The
wealthier residents of the city are beginning to
grow uneasy. and 1t would not be surprising II
an exodus should commence.
AUSTRIAN DOCTORS VOLUNTEER.
Four hundred and eighty-ive doctors of
Vienna have offered TO attend cholera patients
on condition that in case of their death while
in the discharge of their duty their families
shall be provided for. The Austrian authori-
ties, in spite of the protes. of members OF the
produce exchange. have decided that in view Of
the present excellent sanitary condition of
Vienna the interns tional grain market shall be
held on the dates originally fixed
The London Standard dispatch from Vienna
saws: "A recent inspection Of the lower quar-
tiers of this city revealed q shocking state Of
filth and overcrowding. Tons upon tons OF rot
ten meat sausages and fruit in provision stores
and markets were seized The law dealing with
these ofenses is too lenient. Should cholera
reach Austria-Hungary the number of victims
will run into tens of thousards.'
An Official proclamation was issued at the
Hague yesterday declaring that Antwerp is in
fected with Asiatic cholera and ordering a strict
quarantine against arrivals from that port.
THE CHOLERA IN FRANCE.
The sanitary chief Of the French war Office in
an interview declares that the cholera in Paris,
Havre and Rouen is abating and will soon dis
appear. He pronounces the cholera in the
three cities named to be quite distinct from the
epidemic in Hamburg and Antwerp.
Thus far In August there have been recorded
365 cases Of cholera and 104 deaths from the
disease in Havre. Medical authorities declare
that the disease there is not Of the Asiatic type
although many Of the victims died Immediately
after seizure.
The steamer Gatcia, from Hamburg which
arrived at Havre yesterday with emigr.nts
aboard, was placed in quarantine. The French
steamer Saint Andre, from Havre, which has
been quarantined at Panillac, has four cases OF
cholera aboard and one death from cholera has
occurred aboard. Heavy rains, which have
fallen during the past three days, have had the
effect Of lowering the temperature. Twenty
eight cases of cholera and several deaths were
reported in Havre Yesterday.
PRECAUTIONS AT AMERICAN PORTS
The steamer Italia arrived in New York yes
terday with eighty-two steerage passengers, all
Of whom are well, having been under observa-
ton for fourteen days before embarkation. The
baggage Of all passengers was subjected to a
thorough disinfection by live steam, followed
by q powerful combustion Of sulphur
Health Commissioner McShane Of baltimore
yesterday held conference with representa-
tives of the different steamship companies ply
ing between Baltimore and European ports.
DR.. McShanes suggestion that the baggage Of
be placed IN o separate compartment and fumi-
gated by steam on the way across the Atlantic
was favorably received Dr.. McShane contended
that il would be the surest way to destroy any
cholera germ that might be lurking in the bag
gage, and would occasion less delay on the ar
rival Of the ship at quarantine. The represen-
tatives Of the steamship companies favored the
plan and cabled their European officers.
Extra precautions for o rigid enforcement Of
Quarantine laws have been taken by the health
department of Charleston. s. c.
The Philadelphia health authorities have be-
come thoroughly aroused to the Importance Of
taking every precautionary measure possible,
owing to the alarming reports Of the spread Of
cholera through northern Europe to prevent
the dreaded disease from reaching that city
Hereafter all vessels arriving there from the in
fected districts will be detained at the ouaran-
tine station and Thoroughly disinfected and
fumigated before being permitted to pass up
the Delaware river
THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH
DR.. ]. y. Mccormick Of Bowling Green. XIV
president Of the international conference of
state boards Of health. has called a meeting Of
the executive committee Of the conference for
Friday next in Indianapolis. The object of the
meeting Is to consider the matter Of appointing
committee to inspect all the quarantine sta
tons on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts with a
view to ascertaining their efficiency in prevent
ing the introduction Of cholera into this coun-
Try from Europe.
Freedmen's Hospital.
The annual report Of DR.. c. B. Purvis, the
surgeon In charge Of the Freedmen's Hospital,
has been made TO the Secretary of the Interior