'The famine in Kuangsi is growing more acute according to recent accounts, and Mr. 'Andrew, who was recently at, Wuchou, has offered to take a supply of biscuit up the West River with him' on his next' tip, about the 0th prox. Tt is reported that some cases of shocking cannibalism ave occurred, the famine-stricken people being British Charge d'Affaires, Beauclerk, and their respective suites.
His Majesty also granted audience this morning to Jen Tao-jung, acting Director-General of the Yellow River, and to Hsit Chen-yi, Governor designate of Kuantung, both of whom asked for final instructions prior to starting for their resp.ctive posts.
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