Five hundred seventy-four emigrants who passed through Harbin during 192S were assisted by the Hicem. Hias-Ica-Emigdirekt. Few of the emigrants remained in Harbin, due to the poor conditions here. The majority proceeded to other countries, mainly South America.
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