Canton, May 16.
With the approach of hot weather, Canton faces an outbreak of cholera. it was officially learned today that there were 270 cases at Fatshan, approximately 15 miles from Canton. Of this number, 147 had died of the disease up to May 14. Several cases are also reported in Canton and Honam Island.
The Japanese authorities are conducting a campaign to prevent an epidemic, setting up free inoculation posts in various parts of the city. Meanwhile, the Shameen authorities are conducting free inoculation.—Reuter.
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