Shensi has already reported the existence of distress caused by drought in many parts of Kavsu this summer. He now adds to the previous list of such places, and further gives the names of a number of localities in which great da was done by hail. Also in the middle and latter part of July there were tremendous rains in the prefectures of Sining and Liangchou. Floods ensued, by which fields were inundated, bridges carried away, houses thrown down and a good many lives lost. There was also much destruction, mong the Hocks and herds, a great deal of suffering has been caused, ally among such people as had the misfortune to lose both their carly harvest by the drought, and their late one by the water. Further enquiries will be necessary in order to ascertain exactly how far it will be necessary to distribute relief and remit taxation.
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