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Kashing, Che. Feb. 3.
ense cold at night, may be of much continued stow, with benefit io farmers' fields freezing vermin as it does, but it brings more discomfort and multiplied misery to the average poofer city slid 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; ten tó fifteen per cent. The pay for clerks arid shop-hands is pitifully smati compared with cost of living, Relief committee hoüsé-to-house visitors. te pott rary war-Widows, war-orphans and families of five, six or more persons with only ore able to work. The deáth 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 gen in the fighting, but also a considerable portion
ables. of her surplus population of incap-
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