INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONVENTION. JUN1l21, 1926. using the infirmary latrines. shall be c..lllected in vessels containing a disinfecting solution. These vessels shall be emptied into the infirm- ary latrfues which shall be thoroughly disinfected after each projec- tion of matter. ARTICLE 118. 2583 Articles of bedding, carpets, and clothing which have been in con- diTarmstroBot (talk)%.ectlon or bed· tact with the patients mentioned in the preceding article shall be immediately disinfected. The observance of this rule is especially recommended with regard to the clothing of persons who come near to these patients and which may have become soiled. Such of the articles mentioned above as have no value shall be Disposition or etrecta . 1... without valUIlI!. thrown overboard, If the vesse IS neIther in a port nor a canal, or else destroyed by fire. The others shall be disinfected as directed by tha ship physician. ARTICLE 119. The quarters occupied by the patients and referred to in Article 104 shall be thOl'oughly and regularly disinfected. ARTICLE 120. InJlrmariee. Aau, p.2580. The quantity of drinking water allowed daily to each pilgrim Allowanoe or drink· free of charge, whatever be his age, shall be at least 5 liters. Ing water. ARTICLE 121. If there is any doubt about the quality of the drinking water or any possibility of its contamination either at the place of its origin or during the course of the voyage, the water shall be boiled or other- wise steiilized.,t and the captain shall be obliged to throw it over- board at the nrst port in which a stop is made and in which he is able ~e:ocure a better supply. He may only take it on board after the t shall have been disinfected. ARTICLE 122. Water precautlona. The physician shall examine the pilgrims, attend the patients, and ~~t~e:ph;~cI~m- see that the rules of hygiene are observed on board. He shall . especially: 1. Satisfy himself that the provisions dealt out to the pilgrims are of ~ood quality, that their quantity is in conformity with the obli- gations assumeG, and that they are suitably prepared; 2. Satisfy himself that the requirements of article 120 relative to the distribution of water are observed; 3. If there is any doubt about the quality of the drinking water, remind the captain in writing of the provisions of Article 121; . 4. Satisfy himself that the vessel is maintained in a constant state of cleanliness, and especially that the latrines are cleaned in accord- ance with the provisions of Article 116; 5. Satisfy himself that the lodgings of the pilgrims are main- tained in a healthful condition, and that, in case of transmissible disease they are disinfected in conformity with Article 119; 6. Keep a diary of all the sanitary incidents occurring during cI.P~~ or sanlt&r7 iJIo the course of the voyage and present on request this diary to the . competent authority of the port of call or arrival.
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