Nanking, Aug. 4.
As a result of the overflow of the Wei Shan Hu (Lake), in north-west ern Kiangsu, caused by the surplus flood water from the Nanyang Hu, in southern Shantung, a tract of more than 9,000 mow of farm land in northern Kiangsu is under water. The damage done is estimated to exceed $1,000,000.
After remaining at a normal lever for a few days, the Yellow River Shantung, "rote "again yesterday Every precaution is being taken to prevent an accident—Kuo Min,
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