CYCLONE IN THE CHINA SEAS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6834, 23 April 1890, Page 4

CYCLONE IN THE CHINA SEAS.

TWO THOUSAND FISHERMEN DROWNED. Advices received at Queenstown from Yokohama contain details of a fearful cyclone which swept along the Japanese coast from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, causing the loss of 900 fishing vessels and the drowning of upwards of 2000 fishermen. The cyclone first burst upon a part of the coast where more than 1000 fishing boats were engaged in fishing. Close upon 600 foundered, and 1800 of the fishermen aboard them were drowned. Most of the bodies drifted upon tbe beach, and were taken care of by relatives. The scenes were heartrending. The same day eleven boats were wrecked in the sea off Tobishima during a storm, and 50 fishermen were drowned. On Jan. 25, 23 fishermen were drowned on the coast off Maschawo. News has also been received of the disastrous Btorm which swept over the coast of Tourkommachosie Kadsueam during the night of Jau. 26. Over 300 fishing boats that were out never returned. Tbe funeral ceremonies for about 600 fishermen supposed to have been drowned were observed. Whole villages were in mourning, and the Government authorities gave help in burying the dead.