DEATH ROLL STILL INCREASING.
AMERICA'S OFFER OF HELP.
REJECTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
ADMIRAL DAVIES SEVERELY SNUBBED.
By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright(Received January 21. 10.4 p.m.) Kingston, January 21. The conduct of the people of Kingston since the earthquake, on the whole, lias been admirable. There have been few attempts at looting, and they are confined to rum shops and provision stores. The guards have not fired a single shot, and perfect order is maintained throughout the city. Three or four train loads of the homeless destitute are being sent daily into the country, where food and shelter are abundant. London, January 21. The Press Association's Kingston representative reports that 1717 bodies had been found up to Friday. Renter's representative telegraphed on Saturday that 700 bodies had been buried, and that there were still upwards of 1000 not identified. The shocks continue, and average six daily. All the buildings threatened with collapse are being destroyed with dynamite. It is stated that Port Royal has subsided seven feet.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13392, 22 January 1907, Page 5
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