London, June 6.
No living soul now remains in Quetta, round which @ military cordon has been placed.
Between 4,000 and 5,000 persons have already been evacuated, arrau ments having been made for their recoction and care by the authorities in the Punjab and Sind.
Official circles now estimate that no fewer than 56,000 persons have lost their lives as a result of the disaster.
Thousands of refugees are absolutely destitute, and although the Gover: ment of India is using all its resovr~ cess to meet their immediate needs, a swift and large response to the Viceroy's appeal is essential. A bureau has been established for the registration of claims for property lost in the earthquake.
Salvage work in connection with these claims is being carried out 10 the minimum extent commensurate with safety and public—Wireless through Reuter.
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