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THE NiLE RISES.
A Menacing Situation.
CAIRO, Sept. 8.-The waters of the
Nile are rising and already have reached
at Assouan their highest point in 60
years. Thousands of labourers are help
ing to strengthen the banks, which are
showing evidence of strain.
The Nile is filtering into Cairo's drains
and pumping stations are working at top
pressure to avert a calamity.
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