The quarantine regulations issued by the Manila Government are somewhat strained, while at the came time we cannot help thinking that Aden and Kagoshima are at a rather long distance from either Manila or Hongkong to necessitate the exercise of precautionary measures of 30 sweeping a nature, So far as Singapore is concerned, there might be a reasonable excuse for the ingeney adopted, because the direct steamers from Europe to Manila may call at Aden, But even then, assuming such a steamer from Aden to be free of disease on her arrival at Manila, it i what good can be done by imposing quarantine regulations auch as those now published." Hongkong, howerer, is not liable to the dangers which might be furnished by Singapore, as the trade between Hongkong. and Manila is of an almost purely local character. Indeed, with all deference to the opinion of the Manila authorities, we think that any obstacles placed in the way of trade, a0 far as this port is concerned, will be entirely at the expense of trade, while they will be altogether unnecessary on the score of health. It is earnestly to be hoped that, in view of the grow importance of the trade hence to Manila, any obatruetions that are regarded as necessary for the protection of the public health will be considerately interpreted and liberally construed, This may be done with the more safety when Hongkong steamers are in question, in view of the fact that the Health Otiicer—or, rather, his superior, the Colonial Surgeon—is known to be particularly keen in scenting such epidemical dangers as cholera and small-pox. Witness the recent proceedings against the vessels from Bangkok, upon which we commented not many' weeks ago.—China Mail.
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