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was not quile ready. They requested 10,000 | Ch'sung Tong and came to express thaake for cattles only, and assured me that would be the rice given out there; the fourth man was

from the Rev. C. A. Goff to the Hon. Gershom/Bullsient. I suggested to them, as they had a con- from Ling Li and came to beg for rice for

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Nanning, 29th June,

Dear Mr. Stewart-In company with Rev. Norman Mackenzie I left Kwai Un on Jane 9th en route for Nanning. We sailed on house boat-belonging to the French Consut of Langchao, kindly lont to us for the purpose. The rice amounting to 241,068 esttios was carried in soven cargo-boats. It had been our expectation before coming to Kwai Un to load rice in 10,000-catty boats, hat the necessary number of vassola for this purpose was not available. I may also that the special trackers, promised (I understood) to Mr. Clomenti, were not provided at any point throughout the whole route, zeither had Mr. Fletcher heard anything of this matter. The Magistante sent twenty soldiers to escort us to

p.m. on the 9th June, & few minor accidente

resulting in the loss of considerable tirse delayed as at various points on the way.

venient centre, that they adopt the practice at Kwai Peng of distributing every three days and giving unboiled rice. Twelve oz. (Chinese) to be the mizimum portion and up to three caftios according to need. They promised to adopt this suggestion and to send me regularly report of the work done. They expressed themselves as quite clear on three details over which I feared there might be misunderstand g, viz. :-(i) The rice was for free distribution only, net for cheap salt. (ii) It is to be dis tributed unboiled. (iii) That the responsibility for, and expense of carrying up from, boat is their business. Unloaded 19,000 cattien and sot sifl at 5 p.m.

that place and district. He was not present when I called and explained that the sooming indifference of the people was caused by fear. They have been completely cowed lately in consequence of the raids of robbers and the eventual burning of their village, and they dared not enter into any transaction with me

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for fear of consequences, although their circams. EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN CUTTING AND tances were worse than those existing else where. Even rice-boris many of the people did not possess. wore at least, in the thirty villages of that district about 100 people without food, and without the hope of any for three months, as the first crop had not boon planted owing to Arrived near village called Cham Pan Hu at the lack of rico. Gavo him 23,00 Later in the day a goaliemas p. on opposite side of river from Cheung entries. Tong. The people called to ask for help, named Ln Lang Kwong came from Lo Lâu to Wont into the plaes and found it in a very ask for rice for that district. Mr. Hinkoy had

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at Shanghai, Manila, Paris and Iloilo wangehan and they were distributed among dilapidated condition. The people were evident- told me that this place was in great distrasa. the seven rice-boats. A start was made at 2.451 in need. Some other villages were distant It is five miles inland from Leang Hing, sad two and three miles. Persuaded them to soad | had the people there shown greater williu pooss messengers and inform them that rice was liore, to help in relieving distress I would possibly. for the needy only. Next morning, Thursday have left rice for this place and distrist there. June 25th, at 6 am. distributed rice to people. Mr. Hinkey had mentioned to me a gentleman from this village, on river bank. 2,200 catties, named U. Fu Ai, a native of Lo Lin, an honest giving to each person about 15 cattios. - Gave to and responsible man. This gutleman called old gentleman from small place across the way upon me yesterday, but as I had not then sess

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We renohed Wangebau on Wednesday, Fans 17th, at 6.0 am. and

want our cards to the Yamen, but learnt that the magistrate had already left for Nam Heung. The Kwai Un magistrate's soldiera were left here,ensisting of twenty souls, 90 cattios for dis-the magistrate felt I could not on the instant tribution. Afterwards people from villages in promise him anything and requested him to according to understanding, and we proceded

Chan Pan Tau, sent to last evening, arrivad, wait till orening for an answer. This gentle- without escort but not winus peace of mind.

We arrived at Nám Houng on Thursday, oa river bank. They numbered 45, but leading man and above came in his stead to-day, as nau gavo ine detailed lists of over one hundred Mr. U could not remain longer in Nauuing. June 18th, at noon. Four soldiers presented themselves to say that the Wangshan magis people. Did not feel justified in gaving out In No Liu district there are 3 villages with a trato had left for a village some distanes away

rice recklessly, so honded to them for distriba Population of 3,000, all of whom are nesty. and bad sent them to act as escort to Wing tion 80 cattien. Left this place at 8.30 ice is due in about a month. Gave him Shun. On enquiries, found that magistrate Ladam. and two hours later as not sapplied them with sufficient rice for journey, and regarding as ridicalone an escort of four soldiers for eight beats, declined tho escort and gave soldiers one eards to produce BB proofs that they had communicated the magistrate's message to us.

the

In

we neared a

sandy beach on right hand river bank, eawa naimber of people assembled. They informed as they wore from a village called Ngau Wao. Caused people to sit down in erter. They numbered about 199. Distributed to each one ia measures holding thirteen salties, and gave in all 1,550 catties.

Reached Fo in at 20 p.m. With col. portear weat to Shin Tong and saw five of the leading members and most intuential pople of the town. They said that, matters were very bal, that 1,500 people had been daily receiving rica-grudt during the two the people who were really in need of rice were Harrest was not das for ory many more. twenty days at least. They promised to see to distribution in the different villages on their side of the river, bat told me plainly they could not undertake any places on the north bank, Decided to give them 40,000 casties. At the Shin Tong also had conversation with gentle men from villages on north side of river. Gave 500 catfit to Sau Chin (large place) 1,80 to Kam Ting, No 8 and No Tap [very small places) and 250 catties to Tam Huug. Finished weighing by dark.

We arrived at Wing Skuo, Sunday, June 21st, at 9.45 a.m, and here we were very pleased to mest

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In consultation with Mr. Hinkey it was thought advisable that either Mr. Mackenzie or self remain to assist Mr. Hiukey, who had not yet any experienos in the distribution of famine relief. Accordingly it was decided that Mr. Mackenzie remain for the present. In order to obviate any delay, 1,150 cathies of ries immediately transferred from one boat to the most heavily inden junk, making her total cargo THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER | 60,035 catties, and she was left at Wing Shan, TH

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During the day the Un and the Wai magis- The latter had conducted trates came to see me. Mr. Clementi from Kwai Un to this place on the occasion of his visit two months age. The Uu informed me that the Tuotai was very pleased I had come to distribute rice and wished to oxtend his sincere thanks to the Hongkong Committee for their generons contribution of rice. The Wai Un seemed to be well informed of the state of affairs here, and told me that had it not been for the promise of rico modo by Mr. Clamenti the distribution of grnal would have ceased at the end of the fourth Chinese month, but in consequens of that promise the Kwangsi Shon Tong had continued to give, daring the fifth months and the Kwangtung Shin Tong was now distributing for this, the intercalary fish month. The people were in expectation of this "English" rice and would be disappoluted if they did not now ruiva it. Ten days be thought would be sufficiently long for distribution in the city itself.

The offbials seemed grently opposed to my going into the country to investigate at present, offering as their reason the bad condition of the roads and the presence of robbers. They pro- raised to send members of the gentry class into Thoy understood clearly that rice was (i) For the more distnat villager to enquirn and make for distribn ion (ii) That porterage from full lists as to the numbers of the destitate. I rice bouts was their business. (i.) That no hope to see the gentry to-morrow sad to arrange deserving person was to be refused help, irres-system for the distribution of unboiled rice

to the people of Nanning and immediate neigh bourhood. I hope to arrange it on the Kwai Péng system. This distribution will be for the people living within walking distance of the distributing centre. The investigations of the gentry above referred to are limited to the places beyond easy walking distances.

Left P'o Mui at dawn on Friday, June 26th. At 8.30 .. old gentleman cama iu boat with six others from village on North bank, named Shoung Chiu, to crure help. Population now one hundred odd. A few people had food,

I enclose a rough draft showing amount of Crops had been destroyed by voters and some rice still in hand to credit the Hongkong Com

in order. Helieve me; your obedient servant, prople killed. A few had died of starvation.mittee. Trusting you will finding everything

CHARLIE G. COFF. Reached Lenng Wing at 12.30 p.m. Visited Reliefs of rice on account of the Hongkong | men of the municipal y with colporteur. They Famine Relief Committee, Kwai Un to Nan- said there were several poor and peoly people ring, to date Juno 28th, 1903,

Cattios. is their village, and that in the vicinity to villages were swedingly needy. Offered to go

Gave them 8a edities.

at once to some of them to see, No one was

the remaining six rice-boats leaving the follow. willing to accompany me to point out the way, ing morning at daybreak en route for Nanning. Took this as an indication they wore rather At Wing Shun Mr. Hinkey kindly leat me his afraid I would find the placas not so ready as colporteur, who is familiar with the district, for they und represented. Found that the village of Leung Hing itself was in very fair condition. J. W. KEW, the journey to Neuning. 1 found him most

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village to the one behind; now recognised (Ince. On way back told the very necessitous to understand) by ante of Ling Li. All the elders come down to boat. A company was gon were away at market. Spoke to several people. gathered together and to them distributed 100 They assured us they had sufficient rice to last atties and set sail for Nanning at 2.30 pan.

Reached Nanning at 7 a.m. Saturday, June till harvest, due in a month. Colporteur und self

27th. Called upon the Un Magistrate, who didnot both felt that the people were muck afraid we

I had come. xid the conditions hore were not had come to takeaway their country,” so did not appear much interested in the object for which wish any connection with us. Requested one. household and other people whom weret to inform so bad and the villages condd not be reached even the elders of our arrival on their return this by soldiers on account of rabbers. Regnested evening and ask them to some to beat to see me. him to lend me a horse and a few soldiers and I Afterwards had conversation with some people would visit villages and investigate. He pro- living in temporary premises on bank of river and mised to see the footer about this matter, as he found that there were several noody casesamongst could not say anything before doing se. Neither them. Elders did not come during the evening. could he promiss me a place for the storegs of Next morning as time was most precious and I rice before consulting him. Would let me hare JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

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Arrived at Ch'oung Tong same day at 12:30 p.m, first rice-beat moo ing at 3 p.m. (Bics. boats progressed mick more slowly that boat on which I was travelling). With colporteur went to visit leading gentlemen f the place,

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Sun, they were all assay sa public business, and would not be back for two or three days. Had conversation with those g-ntlemen, whe referred to Mr. Clementi's visit and seemed disappointed to bear he was not with me. They informed me that Cheung Tong itself was no longer needy, as the first rice was new matured LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO., |and was being consumed, but in the villages 14. Das Vaux ROAD. 12742 near by, island from the river bank, the rios

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