The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-17
THE PLAGUE At MANILA
Five Cases of the Disease Reported
by Surgeon Perry.
New Outbreak Reported From
a> 0minous - The Marine Hospital
Service Issues Supplemental
Set of Quarantine Negotiations.

Much uneasiness was created last night
by cablegram from Manila, to the eff
feet that five cases of bubonic plague exist
in Manila. Walter Wyman, Surgeon Cen
eral of the Marine Hospital Service, about
S o'clock received the following message
| from Manila:
January l6.
Wyman, Surgeon General. II. s.:
| Arrived Friday. Plague is now present in
| Manila Five cases PERRY,
Passed Assistant Surgeon.
The message was from Past Assistant
! Surgeon Perry, of the Marine Hospital
/ Service. As result of this addition to
the news recently received from Honolulu.
where seven new cases of the plague de-
veloped from the LIST to the 9Th of January,
more drastic regulations will be enforced
and extra precautions be Immediately
taken to prevent. If possible lie further
spread of the disease, as well Is TO en-
deavor TO eradicate it in its early stages of
development.
Surgeon General Sternberg also received
yesterday from Major Blair D. Taylor. the
! surgeon in charge of the military hospital
| in Honolulu, written report of conditions
| in Hawaii. Major Taylor is of the opin-
| ion that 1t will be necessary 10 burn the
Chinese quarter of Honolulu in order TO ef-
feet thorough eradication OF the plague, and
takes very serious view of existent con-
ditions there In his letter he says: Since
my last report there have been FIVE deaths
in the Chinese quarter of Honolulu from
bubonic plague; two yesterday. Guards
have been replaced around the infected dis
tricts, and every precaution possible has
been taken TO prevent the Introduction or
the disease among the troops. In my opin-
ion, Chinatown will have TO be burned and
rebuilt on sanitary basis before the
plague can be stamped out Such course
! understand is now being contemplated by
the authorities"
The prominent features of the Additions
10 the Quarantine Regulations" which
were issued from the office OF the Super
vising Surgeon General yesterday, and
which are addressed to all United States
consular officers, masters and owners If
vessels. national, State. and local qua-an-
tine officers, embrace the folloy -ng:
Passengers should not he vsccina;ed at nor
en- route nom ports or places infected with
plague. Such vaccination increases tae liability
TO plague infection, and, by inducing fever aud
swollen glands lends TO confuse diagnosis al the
port al arrival. This operation must t. per-
formed at the port Of arrival and just prior TO
release from quarantine.
Baggage labelled and sealed by the consul or
medical officer Of the Marine Hospital Service
at non-infected city may be admitted with
out distinction, even though shipped through
injected port or locality. provided it
riYes with the seal unbroken. Such baggage
should be accompanied by csItihcate OF origin
and non-eNposnre TO infection.
Mammalian animals such as dogs. cats. mon
keys, mice, etc, which not infrequenily accom-
pany passengers as pets, should not he shipped
'ssm plague infected Or suspected port or
place.
Referring to vessels. the new regula-
tons say.
In port where plague prevails the vessel
should not tie up to the dock No lines should
be passed to the shore that nigh; permit rats
on board. Passengers and cargo should be light
cred. the crew not be allowed ashore, and per-
sonal communication from shore to vessel shall
be under medical supervision. statement TO
this effect from a medical Officer Of the Marine
Hospital Service will have weight with the quar-
satine Officer at the port of arrival in deterlnin-
ing the questions OF disinfec;ion and time Of de-
tention.
The renewed vigilance of the authorities |
is illustrated in these rules laid down for |
the treatment OF passengers and baggage
from infected parts:
No person from an infected OF suspected port or |
place shsll be admitted into the United States
until total period Of fifteen DAYS shall have |
elapsed under observation, either at the port Of |
departure, at sea or al port OF arrival, excepting
as hereinafter provided.
All Passengers, excepting the first cabin passen-
gers, shall be hsthcd, and body clothing disin-
ected before landing. Similar measures shall be |
aken with the crew and their effects II the quar-
sntine officer believes the crew has been exposed
10 infection
The orders regarding disinfection of yes
sells and their personnel are as complete |
and thorough as modern medical science |
ran make them. not even deck sweepings |
being allowed to be thrown overheard. but |
them burned. and while the dis
infection by the use of sulphur dioxide is
In progress, the vessel must be surrounded |
by guards TO prevent the escape OF rats.
So severe are the orders for this disInfec-
ion that not even rock ballast may remain
IN board except il undergo immersion in
oichloride of mercury.