Scheme to Thwart Drought by Yellow River Water Peking, Joly Reports received by. the Chisa International Famine Relief Com mittee show that work was begun a week ago on a huge irrigation scheme which will take water from: the Yellow River to irrigate over! 12,000 miles of fertile land in. the ust been cleared.
After these two shocks, the sons began to think there might be something in the old Isdy's theory, after more discussion, it was decided to consult a feng shui? man, who lives outside the West gate, This man is credited with occult powers and, in the general opinion of. neighbours, would be able to solve the problem and stay the wrath of the spirits by suggesting a remedy, series of famines due to drough! from which the region has suffer] provided $250,000 towards the coat of the scheme while the China International Famine Relief Committee is finding the balance re. aired, $350,000.—Reuter.
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