Show ON VERGE OF starvation rel ef is still badly needed by stara ing japanese tokio the misery and suffering in the famine district has been slightly relieved by the prompt and liberal aid from foreign sources and the abatement of the rigors of winter the local authorities are trying to pro vide work for the able bodie but the extent of the work Is inadequate and thousands are still on the verge of starvation many parents are parting with their children sending them to the already crowded orphanage the government has remitted the lowest tax in the famine district but this will not afford immediate relief the liberal contributions from amer lean sympathizers are already effect alve and the relief in the form of food and clothing is commanding the heartiest appreciation another appeal for aid is presented by the sufferers from the recent earth quake in south formosa thousands of whom are homeless |