CO129-348 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [7-10] — Page 173

Telegram.

Ceper For King

170

تا

27787

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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