Nanking, Oct. 1.
Malaria is reported to have taken a terrible toll in the Pingkiat istrict of Hunan, near the Kiangei border, Of the district's population of 400,000 no I than 95 percent.
Deen stricken with the malady over 50,000 people are reported to have succumbed to it.
One report received here says: "tt is difficult to find men to bury the dead."
Hunan public leaders and missionaries are taking an active part in efforts to check the outbreak. A committee has been formed to rush medical aid to the affected area it is estimated that at least 500 1b. of quinine will be needed for the sufferers—Reuter,
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