FLOODS IN PARIS.
Paris, February 5. The subsidence of the waters in Paris is causing the collapse of many roads, embankments, and houses. Melbourne, February 5. The Federal Treasurer (Sir John Forrest) announces that although the Commonwealth Government is not giving anything towards the French Flood Relief Fund, members of the Cabinet have personally donated ,£SO. Paris, Feb. 7. Owing to the floods in Paris there are 48,000 unemployed.
The conduct of the Post Office employees throughout the inuuda--tions led to the re-instatement of the postmen dismissed in the May strikes. The Canadian contribution of 110,000 dollars to the flood fund was unanimously voted. The Mikado sent ,£BOO. The contributions in France and abroad total ,£300,000. The authorities are feeding, clothing and lodging thousands daily.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 809, 8 February 1910, Page 2
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125FLOODS IN PARIS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 809, 8 February 1910, Page 2
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