Earthquake in China

Abstract

THE north of China has been very unfortunate of late. Famine has raged in the provinces of Shantung, Shansi, Shensi, and Honan within the last three or four years, and, in a less severe form, in one or two of the adjoining provinces. Shansi is still suffering. And now the south-east of the province of Kansah has been visited by a destructive earthquake. The Peking Gazette of the 22nd of August states that a memorial has been received from Tso Tsung-t'ang, Governor-General of Shensi and Kansuh, reporting that on June 29 a slight trembling was felt at Chieh Chow, and at other sub-prefectures and districts within the province of Kansuh. This trembling, which occurred at first on alternate days and afterwards continued for several successive days, did not entirely cease until July 11. The earthquake would appear to have reached its height on the third day; for Governor-General Tso reports that on July 1 there was a violent shaking accompanied by a noise. A temple, several official residences, and many dwelling-houses were completely destroyed, and many persons were killed and injured.