THE SMALLPOX.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1242, 23 September 1884, Page 2

THE SMALLPOX.

The following telegram was sent by the Colonial Secretary to the Governments of Victoria and New South Wales: —''You will personally oblige me by causing one of your officers to immediately furnish me as closely as possible with the following information : (1) the number of patients still suffering from smallpox in the colony ; (2) the number of deaths and recoveries from disease since the present outbreak ; (3) as to the probability of confirming and completely stamping out the disease, and the time within which such result is expected." The following reply was received:—"ln Victoria, the number of patients suffering from smallpox is eleven, namely, six in the Sanatorium and five at Ringwood, and it is anticipated that after tho 19th inst., there will be five cases remaining under treatment at the Sanatorium. The number of deaths are two. It is thought the disease will not spread further. 26 cases have been treated in the Sanatorium since the outbreak of the disease on Ist June last. Besides these there have been eighteen cases reported in various localities in Victoria, of which five now re-aain under surveillance, the others having recovered. Detailed returns by post. No new eases since the "Mh inst.—James Sekvice, Premier." From New South Wales:—" Twelve cases of variola are now in the colony. They are all confined in rigorous quarantine. Several are convalescent and two only are in a dangerous state. The measures already adopted for prompt isolation are considered very effective, and likely to stamp out the disease should no fresh cases be created by importation from Victoria.—Alex. Stuari."