THE JAMAICA EARTHQUAKE.

Waikato Independent, Volume V, Issue 328, 24 January 1907, Page 5

THE JAMAICA EARTHQUAKE.

GOVERNOR SWETTBNHAM’S ATTITUDE CONDEMNED. [by ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT.] (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) (Received January 24. 9.27 p.ra.) : Kingston, January 23. The Indefatigable arrived at Kingston from Trinidad, and landed supplies. The population is returning to the city. Confidence has been restored, and the banks have been re-opened. The Celtic arrived at Kingston, and sailed again without unloading, The inhabitants are organising testimonials to President Roosevelt. New York, January 23. Mr Taft approved of General Wint’s action at Havana, in sending, at the British Minister’s instance a, number of army tents to Kingston to shelter the distressed. London, January 23. The owners of the Prinzessin and Victoria Louise ascertained that the alterations in the harbour occurred before the earthquake ceased. The Mansion House Fund amounts to £25,000. The first instalment has been cabled. Earl Grey’s message to Washington states that if the enquiry now proceeding showed Governor Swettenham’s letter was authentic, Great Britain deeply regrets that an official should have written thus to a gallant Admiral who rendered such valuable assistance to the British in a time of great suffering and distress. PARIS. January 23. The French press condemn American officiousness and declare that in every cataclysm America seeks to impress the West Indian natives with her parrnount strength.