DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN THE CITY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 8705, 20 August 1906, Page 3

DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN THE CITY.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— -Copyright. (Received August 20, 7.20 a.m.); LONDON, August if. Private messages received in London state that business has been resumed at Valparaiso, and that the fires are ing subdued. The nitrate grounds have not been damaged. Reuter 6tates that the shocks at Santiago, which began at eight o'clock on Thursday, were the severest in living memory. Maiiy houses fell, and tli© streets were filled with hysterical people, wailing and praying. The electric light failed, and the firebells ringing throughout the city. It is reported bhab Quillota, Lim&che and other small towns were destroyed. The chief shock at Santiago lasted three and sJ half minutes. Several people were killed. The firemen promptly extinguished several fires. Heavy showers of rain followed the earthquake. Half the population spent the night in the streets. Disturbances were felt at Taena, and loud subterranean rumblings were heard at Serena. Slight shocks were felt at Jamaica and Saint Lucia. There was a tidal wave five feet high at Hawaii. The seismograph at the Isle of Wight recorded the earthquake twelve minutes after it 'commenced at ValpaTaiso. Further shocks, were experienced on the Chilian side of the Andes on Friday evening.