The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-24
THE CHOLERA SCOURGE
COMMITTING FEARFUL RAVAGES.
Five Hundred Deaths Daily in Teheran--
Hambprg Declared fnfected-Deaths at
Havre-Other Foreign News,

WASHINGTON, D. c.. August 28.-United
States Yice-Consul General Fox at Tehs-
ran. Persia, cables to the State Department
as follows
"Tderan, August 22.-Four hundred
deaths daily from cholera. Five hundred
cases have been treated by the American
hospital. Funds are badly needed. When
may / expect. lSignedl Fox"
The Department has replied that there
are no general funds available for this pur-
pose, but the telegram will be made public.
HAMBURG PRONOUNCED INFECTED.
The State Department has received a ca
ble message from Consul at Hamburg stat
Ing that the fatal cases Of ''cbolerinen re-
ported IN this mornings press dispatches as
prevailing in that port have been pro-
nounced genuine Asiatic. cholera. and that
Hamburg has been officially proclaimed as
cholera infected port. The grest
importance of this information
IN view of the immense amount
OF travel between the United States
and Europe bv the Hamburg-American
line OF transatlantic steamers was at once
appreciated by the State Department and
the dispatch was sent over % the Treasury
officials as a communication 10 the super
ylsing surgeon-g general OF the Marine Hos
pital service for prompt, precautionary ac-
tion.
DEATHS AT HAYRE.
Consul Oscar f. Williams at Havre re-
ports an epidemic OF Asiatc cholera at that
place with many deaths. and advises an in
spectlOn OF the fast liner La Touraine. These
facts have been promptly communicated %
the health officers at Staten Island and
3.
the matter, especially in view of the fact
that the epidemic has now reached two of
the most important ports in Europe, with
which the United States has direct and
rapid communication. The latest news here
expresses q doubt whether the cholera has
not reached Antwerp.
TRYING TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES.
Assistant Secretary Spaulding and Sur
geon Austin, eff the Narine Hospital service,
held conference this afternoon looking 90
the best methods 90 be employed 90 prevent
the Introduction of cholera into this couu-
try. The conference was the result OF the
advices from Hamburg and Havre giving
information Of the prevalence OF that disease
there. it was decided 10 inform the health
officers oil New York and Baltimore Of the
condition Of affairs and also 90 notify the
immigrant Inspectors. Secretary Spauld-
ing Is IN communication with the agents OF
the steamship lines. with view TO having
immigrants effects thoroughly disinlected
on the other side Of the water
THE sooUBGE NEARING GERMANY.
ST. PETFEsBURG, August 23.-It is stated
that the Asiatic cholera is steadily nearing
the German frontier in its progress through
Russia. Travellers who have arrived at ST.
Petersburg by rail- from Moscow and War
saw say that the precautionary measures
against cholera taken in those cities arc
perlunctory 10 the extent of absurdity.
and appear to be adopted for no
other purpose than to throw dust into
the eyes OF the Government by pretense Of
activity. The first cases of cholera az Mos
COW occurred IN the Sergulus and Elizabeth
refuge attached TO the prison In which con-
ylcts are confined prior 20 departure to
siberia. Ihis refuge was erected to shelter
the wives and families who have resolved
10 accompany the prisoners into exile. and
among the people gathered recently within
its walls were families who had come % Mos
COW from the provinces of the Don and Of
Noroneah. where the cholera had been rag
ing. As soon as the existence Of the malady
wasestabllshsd.the sufferers, who numbered
sixteen. we're removed TO a separate build
ing. The pestilenoe, however, continued
to extend, and Is causing many deaths every
day IN Moscow.