Canton, Sept. 13.
Peart River, which flows through the heart of Canton and bears an mense permanent feating population, was partially' closed 0 trae hie er noon, when the Chinese. towed fan old ult and two junks filled. with [cement down to the second bse, about miles below Whampoa. and sunk then im shallow water. Only-a nar one channel is, now pen whereby [vessels can be taken through=Reuter, The Tsinan YMCA. have recently distributed 20,000 towels and provided fea and hot water, for the relief of noons passing through. "All were aitts'ot the "Y members ing reports coming through all day {ong—all of "which receive. promin= ent mention in the local preset is Impossibfe to give these anxious {ole sirly real idea' of just whit is. Haps pening. and one's attitude. has. the stternailve of eh ges daily. from
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