A reader kindly forwards us a copy of the Japanese quarantine regulations against cholera. which has been sent to the shipping firm in Japan of which he is the agent. We do not propose to publish this unpleasant document. Suffice to say that the details of microscopic examination are the same as those to which numerous unfortunate passengers have had to submit, for two years past, we think it is now, But so minute are the precautions that it is actually enjoined that sea-water must not be used for washing decks, nor must there be any swimming while the ship remains at the quarantine anchorage. It is further noted that the quarantine officials will not board any vessels arriving from Shanghai after sunset. Thus a ship may easily be detained for a night and a day before even being allowed to discharge cargo. There is a proviso that if the ship be declared free of sickness "'coaling, supplying of necessary ship's stores, discharging and loading of cargo, may be allowed to proceed at the quarantine station, during daylight only under the supervision of the quarantine officials." Does this mean that she may only load and discharge at the quarantine station? If so the outrage of the
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