Shanghai, Feb. 13.
The Japanese forces would continue to bomb the Yunnan seem, 10 THE
Kashing, Che, Feb. 3, Heavy and continued snow, with intense cold at night, may be of much benefit to. farmers' "folds. freezing vermin as it does, but it brings more discomfort and multiplied misery to the average poorer city and town dweller, Rice, fuel and vegetables, more than double, are moving towards three times' the usual price. Wages for artisans and labourers have increased "from ton to fifteen per cent. The pay for clerks and shop-hands is pitifully small compared with cost of living.
Relict committee House-to-house visitors report many war-widows, war-orphans and families of five, six or more persons with only one able to work, "The death rate among old people and very young children from hunger, cold and back of medical attention' is high. China is not only losing able-bodied men in the Aghting, but also a considerable portion of her surplus population of incapables.
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