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any foreign port, one could understand the value to

the vessel of an imperfect disinfection.

But as no

Government Authorities take the slightest notice of

precautionary measures taken in Egypt, then the dis-

infection, if it is to be carried out at all,

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to be done for the benefit of the ship, crew,

passengers and ought to be thoroughly and efficiently

To disinfect the cabins, bunks and

clothing of the crew, would mean a considerable

addition to the personnel of this quarantine station

and hence an increase of our expenses. But it

would be consistent and logical; whereas the present

proceedings throw dust only in our own eyes.

I believe Dr. Puffer will take up the matter of

complete disinfection.

I trust his staff will be

large enough to carry it out without additional delay.

I think shipping is sufficiently harassed by quaran-

tine delays in most countries without having to under-

60 the additional disability of prolonged detention

at the port of departure. I do not think that the

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