Tokyo, June 27.
Ganges Island, "a mystery islet, which is charted as existing in the 30 de grees east, has disappeared, ae cording tothe Japanese survey: ing squadron which has just turned from an extensive hydro-geographical expedition in the ad storeys of the building became a flaming furnace, the fire brigades not being able to go near to it, devoting their. entire energies to The saving the buildings which were situated nearest to the fiery mass. Tt is. estimated that the loss amounts to over $150,000 "as the whole of the machinery plant and stock of wool were completely, destroyed, only the bare walls and the foundations being left. fine June and though there were one or two heavy falls of vain at the beginning of the month, not a Arop of rain has fallen for the last few days and the sun bakes as if the middle of July. In consequence, fears are again being expressed that the crops may. be damaged by the heat, while water communication is becoming very dificult' owing to the rivers having become extremely shallow. and unsuitable for navigation by large crate Many of the large Sungari riy mers have. been' compelled to alte Impossible for them to. male lag up at, their wharves as it is
trips up-or down the Tiver at the resent. moment.
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