Telegram.
Ceper For King
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تا
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The Governor of Hongkong to the secretaff of state
for the Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office 6.55 a.m. 30th July, 1908).
estimated at
Disastrous typhoon 27th July 28th July, one ?river steamer lost about 250 passengers, otherwise loss of life as far as is known not heavy, damage on shore very serious; loss on Government property alone dreadful 100,000 dollars private losses not
yet estimated.
LUGARD.
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