New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-01

steward, Bauch The Nloravia seldom carries
cabin passengers.
EXAMINING THE SURVIVORS.
DR.. Jenkins, at O'Clock in the afternoon.
started for the Motavia the tug David
Bingham. accon Inpied By DR.. Byron, bacterioi-
ogist Dr. Gallger, a chemist and Dr. Stanborn
assistant quarantine inspector. Although the
ships surgeon had reported the deaths as due 10
cholerine, the symptoms all indicated Asiatic
cholera, and every effort was made 10 discover
the bactera. AS all the bedding and clothing OF
the affected persons had been destroyed at sea
there was considerable difficulty experienced in
finding anything TO submit to test f1haiiy
some soiled linen and blankets were discovered
in one OF the rooms used as hospital ohring
the voyage and these were given TO DR.. Jenkins
to examine. The result cannot be ascerta1neo
until this afternoon, but DR.. Jenkins admitted
that he felt sure the dseaded scourge had arrived
Early this morning the passengers will he lanueo
on Hoffman Island and washed, and their clothing
will be thoroughly fumigated Those who have
been the most exposed to the disease are the
occupants Of one of the four steerage compart-
ments known as the family steerage. 1t was here
that the disease most prevalent. and 1t Is
thought by the health officers that 1t will be
little short of marvellous if some others have not
caught the cholera. The health Of
fcers have adopted the most stringent
measures to prevent the spread OF
the disease, and strict orders have been issued
by Dr. Jenkins to Dr. Sanborn, the doctor left in
charge of the Moravia, TO shoot any one who at
tempts to board the vessel. The two women who
are convaescent have been isolated and close
watch Is being kept upon them. Two others, whose
appearance excited the suspicious of Dr. Tamadge,
are being kept under strict surveillance, and it
IL hat tbo. ok xxnh ha icn1o tod
today That the officers uneasy and expect
new eases to develop there is no doubt. There was
no panic among the immigrants when
they were ordered into quarantine, and
they submitted to the order without much sign
of discomfort. but last night it was reported that
they were becoming restless and it was feared
that there might be some trouble among them.
The ships surgeon has persistently refused to
give any detailed diagnosis of the patients
under his charge. but has strictly asserted that
the epidemic is cholerine.
WHAT DR. JENKINS SAYS.
A Tribune reporter saw DIR. Jenkins immedi-
ately upon his return from the infected ship, and
he said L and an assistant have visited the
M0ravia and made careful inspection or the
people. and find them to all appearances free
from cholera or its traces, excepting the two
convalescents. Death in all cases followed the
attack in less than forty-eight hours. and in
several cases in lese than twenty-four hours.
No record Of the cases was kept by DR.. Is
rael, but he reports that the temperature Of the
victims was sub-normal, which he ascertained BY
the sense of touch. OF the persons attacked
by the disease. about 81 l-2 per cent died, which
would be extraordinary large percentage from
cholerine however. The captain OF the Moravia
ingy debilitated condition whoa they came on
board. They had had long ride on the rail-
roads and went on board the ship Immediately.
lhis, of course, offered a great chance for the
inrOads Of any malady.
Were the passengers subjected to an exam
iuation and their baggage properly inspected be-
fore they went on board p was asked
asked that question of the Officers said
DR.. Jenkins but could obtain no satisfactory
reply have my donbts upon that subject;
to be boiled and / will have everything on board
thoroughly di.infected tomorrow morning The
passengers will all be landed on Hoffman Island
infected by steam and sulphur vapor. intend to
take the greatest precautions in dsinfectng this
ship. even if the disease is not the cholera"
How long will the Moravia be held in Quaran-
tine ," asked.
She will certainly he held for five days, and
probably longer That will depend largely upon
the result Of our examination OF the soiied ciotn-
ing tomorrow. The passengers will b, kept
closely isolated until | am positive that there is
no chance for the disease 10 develop
LITTLE DOUBT THAT 1t IS CHOLERA.
Il do not care to say whether | think this
disease is cholera or cholerine just yet. for
have so little TO 20 by, and | cannot pretend to
base any diagnosis upon the history of the cases
furnished by DIR. Israel, but from the fact
that the temperature Of the patients was suo-
normal, accompanied by violent dlarrhoea. anu
that in several instances there was
another. symptom which is an almost almost !cn. Ger,
water | discovered on board, was obtained from
boatmen, and undoubtedly was Hamburg water;
but have not discovered any food whlch would
be- apt 10 convey the germs wish especially
10 emphasize the fact that | have given strict
orders to shoot any one found attempting to board
the Moravia without my pernl;sloI and snail
SCI, that these orders are enforced
Dr. Talmagc, the assistant inspector, who was
the first TO board the Moravia yesterday morning,
WIS inclined to be rcticent ABOUT the proper name
which should be givoE 10 the disease, and refused
to express any opinion upon the subject. lie had
taken special pains. he said, properly % dis
infect the steamer as soon as he discovered me
presence OF a contagious disease, and had part
especial attention 10 the disnfectlg OF the rooms
in which the sick people were kept lie sail
further that every prccauticn had been taken by
the officers to isolate the diSTs.d persons and 10
dsinfcct the ship. When pressed 10 give an opinion
~ 10 whether there was any difference between
cholera aud cholcrine. DR. Talmadse read the fol:
Contagious Diseases, published this year. and re-
gardcd by the health officers as an authority.
fhs paragraph is the second under the heading
of cholera. and is as follows The disease may
yet in suddenly in patient In good health. or il
may follow an attack of severe persistent di-
arrhoca, with pains nausea, vomiting or depres.
sion. Such eases are termed cholerne, the stools Of
which are Infectious
"By this definition it will be seem said DR..
Talmadgc, that there Is practically no difference
between the symptoms exhibited ny a cholera
patient and one affected Ivy cholerinc' pr.
Talmndgc was evidently inclined TO believe that
they were the same disease, but he would not say
so Officially.
THE HEALTH Ro\RD IN SESSION.