NO CONFUSION

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 31, 6 February 1931, Page 10

NO CONFUSION

FATALITIES EXAGGERATED

■■ (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) NAPIER, This Day. Although there were severe shakes last night, most people got a good rest,especially after 2.30 a.m., when there was an absence of anything but mild tremors till 7.30, when another violent shake startled the people. The town is now more safe, as far as falling debris is concerned. The organisation is working splendidly, and there is plenty to eat at the camps. Most of the women and children have been • evacuated, lessening the problem of possible disease. Water is available-in fair'qUantities. The, assistance rendered by outsiders is wonderful, and is greatly appreciated. ■' ' Many statements of an alarmist nature that have been circulated are not true. There is no confusion worth mentioning, and the fatalities have been grossly exaggerated. Although a full clearance has not been made; the burials total /under sixty, and it is hoped that there are not more than forty bodies yet to bo recovered. Inquiring friends should ■ not be anxious if no rbply is received even for thirty-six hours or more. Telegrams cannot be delivered, and replies are held up by the traffic of those who come to the telegraph office for possible telegrams\ Pood and clothing is being provided for all. While the supplies are plentiful, it is not suggested that the flow should stop.