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suffered very severely,

Prompt measures of assistance in the form of

food etcetera were taken by the Government of Hongkong

and His Majesty's Consul has in hand arrangements for

distribution. It is not impossible that the Chinese au-

thorities will seek the consent of the foreign representatives

to the imposition of a local Customs surtax to

provide relief and funds for reconstruction.

I have the honour to be,

with the highest respect,

MY Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient

humble servant,

(For H. M. Minister),

Mr. Consul King to Sir Beilby Alston.

H.B.M. Consulate,

Swatow,

August 4, 1922.

I have the honour to report that a typhoon of exceptional

severity passed over Swatow during the night of the 2nd-3rd

instant and has left a terrible tale of death and ruin in its

train.

The principal factor in the work of destruction was the inroad of water which flooded Swatow and up-country districts. Here, the flood-tide, piled-up by the typhoon, at one time, when the centre of the storm was passing, covered both the

Double Island and Kakchio sides of the harbour with seawater to a

depth of about twelve feet.

Fortunately, no foreign lives were lost, though many residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, compelling their occupants to seek shelter with more favourably situated members of the community, amongst whom was the writer. The Consul's and Vice-Consul's houses, though damaged,

weathered the storm. The Consulate grounds and garden, however,

present a deplorable spectacle. Most of the beautiful trees

Sir Beilby Alston, K.C.M.G., C.B.,

His Majesty's Minister,

Peking.

have

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432suffered very severely,Prompt measures of assistance in the form offood etcetera were taken by the Government of Hongkongand His Majesty's Consul has in hand arrangements fordistribution. It is not impossible that the Chinese au-thorities will seek the consent of the foreign representativesto the imposition of a local Customs surtax toprovide relief and funds for reconstruction.I have the honour to be,with the highest respect,MY Lord,Your Lordship's most obedienthumble servant,(For H. M. Minister),Mr. Consul King to Sir Beilby Alston.H.B.M. Consulate,Swatow,August 4, 1922.I have the honour to report that a typhoon of exceptionalseverity passed over Swatow during the night of the 2nd-3rdinstant and has left a terrible tale of death and ruin in itstrain.The principal factor in the work of destruction was the inroad of water which flooded Swatow and up-country districts. Here, the flood-tide, piled-up by the typhoon, at one time, when the centre of the storm was passing, covered both theDouble Island and Kakchio sides of the harbour with seawater to adepth of about twelve feet.Fortunately, no foreign lives were lost, though many residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, compelling their occupants to seek shelter with more favourably situated members of the community, amongst whom was the writer. The Consul's and Vice-Consul's houses, though damaged,weathered the storm. The Consulate grounds and garden, however,present a deplorable spectacle. Most of the beautiful treesSir Beilby Alston, K.C.M.G., C.B.,His Majesty's Minister,Peking.have
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!432suffered very severely,Prompt measures of assistance in the form offood etcetera were taken by the Goverment of longtongand ills Majesty's Consul has in hand arrangements fordistribution. It is not impossibls that the Chinese au-thorities will seek the consent of the foreign repreconta»tivesto the imposition of a local Customs surtax toprovide relief and funds for reconstruction.I have the honour to be,with the highest respect,MY Lord,Your Lordship's most obedienttumble servant,(For Il. M. Minister),Mr. Consul King to Sir Beilby Alston.Bir.1.8.M. Consulate,Bwatow,August 4, 1982.I have the honour to report that a typhoon of exceptionaseverity passed over Swatow during the night of the 2nd-ärdinstanti and has left a terrible tale of death and ruin in itstrain.The principal factor in the work of destruction was the inroad of water which flooded Bwatow and up-country districts. Here, the flood-tide, viled-up by the typhoon, at one time, when the centre of the storm was passing, covered both theKlalat and Kakohio sides of the harbour with seawater to adepth of about twelve feet.Fortunately, no foreign lives ware lost, though many residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, compell-ing their cocupants to seek shelter with more favourably situated members of the community, mongst whom ms the writer The Conmil'a and Vise-Consul's houses, though damaged,weather:ed the storm. The Consulate grounds and garden, however,present a deplorable spectacle, Host of the beautiful treesBir Beilby Alston, K,C,N.G., 0.B.,His Majesty's Minister,Peking.have
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suffered very severely,

Prompt measures of assistance in the form of

food etcetera were taken by the Goverment of longtong

and ills Majesty's Consul has in hand arrangements for

distribution. It is not impossibls that the Chinese au-

thorities will seek the consent of the foreign repreconta»

tives to the imposition of a local Customs surtax to

provide relief and funds for reconstruction.

I have the honour to be,

with the highest respect,

MY Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient

tumble servant,

(For Il. M. Minister),

Mr. Consul King to Sir Beilby Alston.

Bir.

1.8.M. Consulate,

Bwatow,

August 4, 1982.

I have the honour to report that a typhoon of exceptiona

severity passed over Swatow during the night of the 2nd-ärd

instanti and has left a terrible tale of death and ruin in its

train.

The principal factor in the work of destruction was the inroad of water which flooded Bwatow and up-country districts. Here, the flood-tide, viled-up by the typhoon, at one time, when the centre of the storm was passing, covered both the

Klalat and Kakohio sides of the harbour with seawater to a

depth of about twelve feet.

Fortunately, no foreign lives ware lost, though many residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, compell-

ing their cocupants to seek shelter with more favourably situated members of the community, mongst whom ms the writer The Conmil'a and Vise-Consul's houses, though damaged,

weather:

ed the storm. The Consulate grounds and garden, however, present a deplorable spectacle, Host of the beautiful trees

Bir Beilby Alston, K,C,N.G., 0.B.,

His Majesty's Minister,

Peking.

have

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