All Doctors Must Register Shipping Inspected Canton, Mar. 15.
The Civil Affairs Department of the local government has issued a notification requesting all physicians and surgeons, both foreign and Chinese, to register before starting to practice in Canton. Permits, it is said, will be issued to all those complying with the order.
In order to safeguard the health of the population, the authorities have begun inspection of all incoming steamers and junks, which are asked to declare all cases of infectious diseases on board.
The Japanese themselves are taking the strictest precautions in respect of their own troops. It is said that all time-expired men must undergo a medical examination before being allowed to leave for home.
Preparations are said to be complete for the opening of butcher shops and cattle slaughter houses by the City Government in order to ensure the sale of wholesome meat.—
Reuter.
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