TE evacuation of five towns was ordered by the Cabinet threat of disease and famine became acute follow-earthquake that ravaged wide areas in southern millions of dollars of damage and the loss of thoues. The authorities were instructed to evacuate all n Chilian, San Carlos and Cauquenes. trial law was enforced in the affected areas. Patrols shoot looters on sight. Reinforcements of troops, and rescue corps composed of volunteers continued e ruined cities. Cauquenes, latest reports said, was out, Whole sections of buildings were laid to waste earthquake. More than 2,500 persons were believed and as many were injured and missing.
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