TONGA

Inangahua Times, 30 September 1915, Page 2

TONGA

Drought and famine

Fifty Deathsj Already [PER ASSISOCIATION] AUCKLAND, This Day,The Star's Tonga correspond* ent writes on Sept 17th;— . We are going through one of the longest droughts in the his' tory of Tonga, There have been 50 deaths in Vavau through starvation and ba d water The King held a big meeting, at which eyery. taxpayer was present, and all were; urged to assist with food; etc. ..... The Government is supplying food, but there is so much delay in giving • relief 'that in many cases it is too late. The Premier intends to visit the worst places and. alleviate the distress, . Tonga was never in such a bad way before.