Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1901 — Smallpox In Philippines. [ARTICLE]

Smallpox In Philippines.

Reports from the Island of Leyte are to the effect that an epidemic of smallpox is temporarily overwhelming the health department. The Philippine commission has decided to enforce compulsory vaccination. General Hughes is to return to Iloilo after seven months’ hard campaigning. He is in poor health and will probably return to America. General Smith will take command in Samar.