Chinese Section Wiped Out, Many Killed and Large Numbers Homeless fire, which according to the rather meagre reports available, involves a. loss' of Tls. 1,000,000, and in which a large number of were lost, broke out in the section of Kuling on Satur-rapidity.
The blaze could not be fought, unfortunately, because no water was to be had, and in consequence, it spread over the entire nati ings being destroyed with all they contained, excepting of course in the further reaches, where people had time to save their belongings. The fire, once right on the edge of the Estate. The Chinese Hospital, as well as rome mission property, was burned down, and it is stated that Mr. Duff lost heavily, some estimating his loss at $20,000 to $40,000. The telephone office suffered a similar loss and the building was gutted. From reports which reached Shanghai it would seem most of the instruments in the exchange, the boards, rheostars and expensive electrical fittings were saved.
Foreigners from the Estate were soon attracted by the flames and hurried to the Gap, most of them remaining throughout the night, Wusily engaged in rescue work. They managed to help the stricken villagers to save some of their most precious goods. On Sunday morning the Kiukiang Road pre-france, the immediate portion being piled with the chattels of the unfortunates. ind telegraphic com-Kiukiang has been the fre may have been a blessing is conceded by some, for it is understood that the district will be rebuilt in a more modern way, with new, broad roads and sanitary facilities.
Chinese sources in Kuling plac the Joss at $1,000,000, though this ig discredited by some of the re-'On the other hand surance department in, has word that the losses amount to Tls. 1,000,000, of which little is covered by insurance. The exact number of lives lost, according to the Kuo Wen News' Agency, which received a telegram on Sun. Gay morning, has not been ascertain-
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