One of Most Destructive Hurricanes Known Manila, Nov. 24.
A destenetive typhoon, said by the Weather Bureau to be the most violent one since 1882, is sweeping Ubrongh the central portion of the Philippines.
'AN communicat ons in the affect-
The Governa 1. Stimson that the Philippines suffered a major Catastrophe in last week's typhoon, which hae proved to be one of the most destructive hurricanes that has islands since the American In the province of Albay all the eoronut-trees have been destroyed, while probably be: ween 50 anil 100, The United States cruisers Milwaukee and Memphis are now in the stricken region investigating: the need for relief measures.
Two Hundred ated Dead Nov. 28, The death-toll ax the result of the typhoon is mounting, It is now estimated at 200, but the exact figure is not. yet available, communication with the stricken provinees being by runners only.
Four United States destroyers are leaving to-day to reinforce the Navy relief operations.
The loss to property and crops in expected to total many millions. of pesos, but it is impossible at present fo make a close estimate of the damage done, British i mer Dri en Aground Nov. 29, The typhoon, after remaining stationary in the China Sea for four days, veered enst, hitting Northern sunset yesterday. cations with that region! that hour, All the' region north of Baguio is included in tht wee hit ly dhe typhoon, There ramsay (5,053 Shipping Company, hax vone aground near Gapayande-Misamie after a battle with the storm, She is wirelessing for nid—Reuter,
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