The $2,519.77 (Mexican) which our Committee gave Mr. Clayson was put with that of the Native Christian Committee, making a total of $4,610.00, which was disbursed at the three centres as follows: Tsing Yuen, $1,448; Shek Kok, $1,047, and in Sai Nam, $1,115.
It can confidently be said that but for the timely aid this money made possible, several thousands of people on the verge of starvation would have suffered worse agony than they did.
Our Committee wishes to offer our most sincere and appreciative thanks to the Red Cross Society for this timely aid, and to you for your kind offices in the matter.
Respectfully submitted,
C. K. EDMUNDS,
Secretary.
To Hon. W. B. Hull,
American Vice-Consul in Charge.
Refugees Camped in Mat Sheds on the Hillsides Waiting for the Waters to Recede.