A telegraphic message sent from Sian by Dr. A. R. Kepler to the Head Office of the China International Famine Relief Commission states that already 10,000 wounded soldiers are awaiting treatment in the Shensi capital. The message adds that 15,000 more are expected shortly. D Kepler, who is now investigating relief conditions in north China. behalf of the C.LF.R.C., recommends that an initial grant of $5,000 should be made at once, although the local people in Sian were reported to.be contributing liberally. age was given the Sian ophic administration on November 9, it was not received in Shanghai until November 20 owing to the unusually heavy traffic involved in military communications.
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