The Archive · 1925

The Hongkong Landslide

15 Dead Removed from Debris S-Hongkong, July 18

Fifteen dead and 19 injured were removed from the debris of Friday's! collapse and landslide. The injur-Jed, all of whom, with the exception of two Indian watchmen, wore Chinese, were removed to. hospital. Rescue work is continuing.

'The Governor, at today's meeting' of the Legislative Council, expressed regret at the death of Mr. Chou' Siu-ki, and referred to his record, of good service to the Colony. Reuter's Pacific Service.

Hongkong, July 19.

In connection with Friady's ce: Inpse, all hopes of further rescue! were abandoned at three o'clock this morning. Horty-three dead bodies and 18 injured persons have been recovered by police and firemen. The Weihaiwei policemen Jand the boy scouts worked incessant ly for the rescue of the trapped people, regardless of personal daner.—Reuter's Pacific Service.

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