JAMAICA DISASTER.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1984, 21 January 1907, Page 2

JAMAICA DISASTER.

KINGSTON, Jan. 18. One-thirtieth, not olio-thirteenth, of Kingston was destroyed by lire. More shocks were experienced yestordaThe tidal wave at Anotta Bay swept tlie houses. Advices tlionco state that an extinct volcano is shooting out flames. It is behoved tho earthquake originated there. The Chinese at Kingston opened provision shops, and raised prices one thousand per cent. The populace became so angered that tho Chinese fled and the shops were looted. Bananas are plentiful, preventing a famine. Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans reports that a tidal wave has changed the topography of the • Southern ■Park, Kingston. The submerged islets have disappeared. The whole coast is subsiding. Salvationists and others are actively helping. Major Hardyman and Lieut. Lamont wore killed and several officers are in a critical condition.

The earthquake came as a sudden oscillation, in no particular direction, only up and down. The -whole city seemed to shrivel up. Queen Victoria’s statue was reversed. but not injured. , More bodies have been unearthed. Sir Janies Ferguson’s remains were found. LONDON, Jan. 18. The Times’ second edition reports that wooden structures stood well. Brick houses collapsed over a radius of six miles. Tire French cruiser Klebor, from Martinique, carries stores to Kingston. Mr Henniker Heaton states that within an hour of his parting from Sir James Eergusson tlie latter was buried under tons of bricks. His not returning to Government House first aroused fears as to his fate. An earthquake at Oban, Scotland, was accompanied by a loud report and prolonged rumblings, the movement being east to west. Ships at sea were also affected, like as if passing over sand. Telegrams state that the situation from a medical point of view lias improved since the destroyer Whipple arrived. Owing to tlie camp hospital having only one exit it proved a death trap. Private telegrams state there are fears that Kingston harbor is sinking. It is feared the city will slip info the sea. The water in the barbo ■ lias encroached one hundred feet. Tlie wharves are either sinking or burned. President Roosevelt and President Fallieres have condoled with King Edward on tlio terrible misfortune. Received Jan. 20, 4.31 p.m. OTTAWA, Jan. 19.

The Canadian Parliament has voted £IO,OOO sterling, which will he immediately available. A further contribution of a like amount will he voted if needed. NEW YORK, Jan. 19. The United States Senate confirmed the action of tlie House of Representatives in giving the executive a fiee hand in the matter of relief. PARIS, Jan. 19. In the French Senate and Chamber of Deputies the warmest sympathy with Britain and Kingston was expressed on behalf of Parliament and people. KINGSTON, Jan. 19. In one establishment, the Kingston Cigar Factory, no fewer than 120 persons were killed. By the collapse of a school 90 children were" killed. Tlie shocks experienced in Kingston on Monday came from the westward. Up to Thursday forty-five distinct shocks had been felt. The dead are estimated at 700.

The Cuban Consul was killed. The extinct Blackbill volcano, near Ball Bay ; is showing activity. There were not a dozen houses in Kingston uninjured. The country is in parts slightly affected. Tidal waves at Annotta Bay swept small vessels inland. The increasing of the subsidence of tlie shores of Kingston and Port Royal is causing alarm. Sir James Fergusson’s watch and purse were the only means of identification. Received Jan. 20, 4.31 p.m. KINGSTON, Jan. 19. The buildings destroyed .include tlie Supreme Court, City Council Chambers, railway terminus, all newspaper offices except the Daily Telegraph. The Governor’s Residency was badly damaged. The occupants -ire living in tents. The military commandant’s lesidence was totally dostioyed. Lady Sweeicnham and Countess of Dudley are nursing the injured. Realising the danger of famine the mob attempted to loot. The military immediately collected foodstuffs in a central position and guarded them with fixed bayonets.

'Die shocks were severe at Richmond, which the fire destroyed. There were two shocks early today. 1 lie water supply was uninjured. Iwo cargoes of food have arrived, and been distributed. Much more is required. A man still alive, but insaue, has been rescued from.the ruins. Four hundred and twenty bodies have been buried, the rest being cremated. The battleships Missouri and Indiana, with Hie destroyer Whipple, entered Kingston harbor safely. There i re no British warships at the island.

The Missouri fired blank cartridges and landed an armed party to intimidate unruly convicts in the penitentiary. Tlie latest estimate of the total damage done at Kingston places tlio amount at five million sorling. Two-thirds of the inhabitants are homeless. LONDON, Jan. 19. 1‘ rinds for the relief of sufferers have been opened at Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, and other cities.

MORE EARTHQUAKES. A GREAT PANIC. Received Jan. 20, 4.31 p.m. ROME, Jan. 19. An undulating earthquake occurred yesterday at Tolmezzo, Italy. Tho shock caused a great panic among the people. EARTHQUAKE IN RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 18. bevoro shocks of earthquake were ielt to-day at Kuba, in the governmont of Baku, Russia. LIONS ESCAPE. A STATE OF PANIC. . SYDNEY, Jan. 19. \\ hue a lion tamer at a circus at Bateman’s Bay was entering a cage, one oi the animals tried to seize the door, which swung open. The lion and two lionesses escaped. The attendants secured one, and the others are still at large. The circus people and volunteers, under police leadership, are hunting with guns. Three horses are reported to have been killed. The townspeople are in a state of panic. Only a small audience were present at tho circus, and they immediately fled, some refuging m trees and others on the roofs. Tlio latest- report is l that frequent shots have boon hoard in the direction of tho hunt.

MAN CAUGHT BY LIONESS BUT RELEASED. EXCITING CHASE AND CAPTURE. Received Jan. 20, 5.5 p.m. SYDNEY, Jam 20. Only one lioness gained her freedom. She severely mauled three horses. A party hunted all night without success. Tho trail was picked up yesterday to a" farm, where the lioness was found atacking a cow. Shots were fired at her, and she loft her prey.v Two men, Yoitch and Maloney, pursued her and fired. The lioness turned, and charged like a thunderbolt. Both men dodged round a tree, dropping their guns. " The lioness caught Yoitch by the arm, but let go, inflicting-slight injuries. Maloney meanwhile picked up a gun and fired, killing the animal instantly.

AMERICA AND JAPAN. FEDERAL SUITS AGAINST CALIFORNIA. llcceivetl Jail. 20, 4.45 p.m. NEW YORK, Jan. 10. Two Federal suits have been begun at Sun Francisco to enforce the treaty with Japan. A strong point in the Federal Government brief is that the United States partly supports schools in California by its original grant of public, land, and its contribution to schools from sales of land. GERMANY’S GOODWILL. STATEMENT BY CONSULGENERAL. Received Jan. 20, 4.15 p.m. SYDNEY, Jan. 20. Count Deym, acting German Con-sul-General, speaking at the National festival, said that in Australia Germans never dreamt of any political designs apart from the rest of the community. On the contrary, it was their desire' to become good Australian citizens. It was absolutely ridiculous to say that tbe German Empire was seeking political power through Germans in Australia. Statements by irresponsible persons should not disturb the friendly relations now existing between two great nations.

• Count Doym, continuing, said thoro was no so-called Pan-German danger in Australia. That danger existed only in the minds of those who were hysterical on the subject. No such intention ever had been harbored in official German circles, and there was in Germany no man of weight or influence who favored such a policy, or who had hostile intentions against any part of the British Empire, especially Australia. If Germany was endeavoring to establish an adequate navy it was a matter of necessity, not a manifestation of aggressive spirit. The navy was required to protect German shipping and Gorman commerce in various parts of the globe. Oversea interests now were such as no ono dreamt of when the United German Empire was founded. The enlargement of the German fleet was simply to protect tlioso interests. In this action-on the part of Germany there was nothing to disturb or alarm ohor nations. , Compared with the British fleet the German navy would always be small.

YACHTING. THE SAYONARA CUP. Received Jan. 19, 8.18 p.m. MELBOURNE, Jan. 19. The Sayonara beat Ilawhiti by C minutes, thus retaining the cup. Received Jan. 20, 5.15 p.m. The second race for the cup was over a 21-kn’ot triangular course. The Rawhiti’s time allowance was 53 seconds. There was a strong north wind, with lumpy sea. The Sayonara lost 18 seconds at the start,' the Rawhiti having the lead at three miles. The Sayonara, constantly diminishing the gap, was ahead half a inile further on. Ono of the Rawhiti’s spinnaker guys carried away, and the boom toppled. Repairs were made, but were carried away almost immediately. The Sayonara was sailing grandly before the wind, showing the benefit of the great ballast, the Sayonara’s first gibe being well ahead on the wind.. The local boat displayed all her best qualities, making good weather, while the Rawliiti labored. Increasing her lead all the time the Sayonara crossed the .line a winner by 7 minutes 7 seconds, after deducting time allowance.

FOG IN CHANNEL. A LINER AGROUND BUT RE.FLOATED. Received Jan. 21, 1 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 20. There was a dense fog in the channel on Friday night and Saturday. The Peninsular steamer Moldavia, homeward bound, grounded at the Goodwin Sands, abreast of Deal, at seven o’clock on Saturday morning. The Walmer lifeboat was launched, but was not required. It was fine weather. The steamer was refloated at noon, undamaged, and proceeded on her voyage. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, Jan. 18. At the wool auctions there have been good sales. Choice lots have gone in sellers’ favor.