The tragedy has plunged the Netherlands East Indies and Holland into mourning. Flags were flown at half mast throughout the two countries as soon as the disaster became known, while all broadcasting stations immediately shut down.
The unexpected death of Mr. Berty and Prof. Walch is especially regretted, the former in Netherlands newspaper circles and the latter in medical world.
The professor was a malaria exnda eau presided. over international "congresses pore. He only flew to Holland last week 10 see his Invalid mother.
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