About 4,000 refugees, who "hurriedly escaped from Chapei and Hongkew areas, were given shelter by the Red Swastika Society yesterday, according to information from the organization.
A large number of these refugees were rescued from the north side of "Markham Bridge. Those who crossed the river and did the rescue work on Friday included Mr. Li Tse-kai, director of the relief department, Mr. Li Loh-tien and Mr. T. K. Ho of the SMC.
The majority of these refugees were distributed to various camps, while those who have relatives or friends south side of the Creek, dispersed.
In addition to the relief wor! hospitals were established
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