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No 14,797
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JAPANESE DISASTER.
20,000 Square Miles Affected.
Premier &
Ministers
Missing.
NEWS OF FOREIGNERS.
Hongkong Relief Measures.
¡Our Own Correspondent).
Shanghai, September 3. There are no fewer than 31,135 names of dead on the Yokohama liat These include the United States Consul, Mr. Zabier Shriff (?)
and Mrs. Shriff, and Mr. Hugh F. Horne, British Commercial
Attaché.
Those also killed included Mr. Watanabe, the Mayor, who was crushed during the collapse of the City Hall..
The British and American Consulates General at Yokohama and the Consulates of all the other Powers are reported to have been destroyed.
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號五月九英港 WED FSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5,
1923.
Prince of Wales': Enquiry,
London, September 4, Brigadier General Trotter, on behalf of the Prince of Wales, called on Baron Hayashi and oxprossed the Prince's heartfelt sympathy. He specially enquired for the safety of the Prince Regent.
Further British Help.
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London, Septembar 4. The British naval authorities have been instructed to ronder all possible assistance to the Japanese authorities."
The British Red Cross Society has cabled its deepest sympathy to the Japanese Red Cross Society and enquiring if it can help the sufferers in any way.
General Booth, of the Salvation Army, has cabled money to the Commissioner in Shanghai to start relief work in Japan.
Marquis Curzon has conveyed to Baron Hayashi the most pro- found sympathy of the British Government and has assured him that any help which the British Government could render would be most freely giren.
Pavlova's Generosity.
London, September 4. Madame Pavlova intends to contribute the whole of the net takings of her performance at the Convent-Garden Opera House on the 13th instant to the Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund.
Italian Cruiser to Help.
Rome, September 4 The cruiser Calabria has been ordered to proceed immediately to Japan from Shanghai to give every possible assistance to the Japanese authorities.
Disabled Soldiers' Assurance.
Brussels, September 4. The Conference of the Inter-Allied Federation of Demobilised. Soldiers has passed a resolution of profound sympathy with Japan, assuring their Japanese comrades of the Fedoration's wish to assist them by all means in their power.
Shipping Board Vessels for Relief Duty.
Washington, September 4.
It is declared at the White House that President Coolidge is determined that the Government shall put all its resources at the disposal of the Japanese authorities for the relief of victims. All the Shipping Board's vessels in Far Eastern waters have been ordered for relief duty.
The American Red Cross society is campaigning to raise five million dollars for the relief of sufferers. Subscriptions are already pouring in and cinemas and theatres throughout the country are
A Sympathetic Note. : co-operating in collecting...
Many foreign residents are-missing- [Mr. Horne was Secretary to the British Embassy at Tokyo, but appears to have been acting at Yokohama for Sir E. Crowe, C.M.G. 1914 the war Consul at Shimonoseki. There is some doubt as to the He was extremely popular and was a remarkably good pianist. In name of the U.S. Consul, and the local Consular officials have nodevastations in France. definite information on the subject.]
Premier and Ministers Missing.
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THE DRAGON-MOTOR GAR LID
Telephone-
ho has this afternoon in charge of affairs and will no received the following telegram doubt make his own arrange- from the Kobe offico"A. Hments. He is in North China at Tait, Mrs. H. R. Nichol and child present. No messages have yet. killed outright remainder report been received from the Despatch, ed safe. First refugees of the and none are expected during day- Bank's staff) arrived to-day, roport light owing to atmospheric effects Yokohama ontirely destroyed; on wireless over long distances in no buildings standing: fire this region. raging heavy mortality amongst Europeans. Business condi- tions here quiet; no panic.
A wire received by the N.Y.K. The Chartered Bank's European from its Kobe office states that staff at Yokohama, we are in- formed, consisted of nine mem-Yokohama office had collapsed an oye-witness reported that the
Bors.
NY.K. Losses.
A second telegram received}
fin conjunction with other; Butterfield & Swire's Staff.
buildings, and that those The first definito news from
persons, who endeavoured Kobe concerning Mesars. Butter-in escape on lighters were likely field and Swire's Yokohama staff
to share the same fate as was wired yesterday, and reached those on land. Evidently this Hongkong late in the evening has reference to the tidal wave The cable, from the Kobe office, which set in at Yokohama after roads:The Yokohama staff has the earthquake. arrived on board the s.s. Lycaon to-day at 9 a.m., except Mr. Mo Lean, and nothing is known as to from Osaka by the same Company his whereaboutsnt present. Yoko- corroborated the first message, hama is destroyed, and the office with the additional inform (there) is destroyed. There have ation that several members of been saved three launches and the Yokohama staff some lighters, more or less damag- Burgmer vacation from Yokohama ed. Business is impossible."
and were presumably safe from the fate which befell the other Jardine's Staff.
members. The message also stated Messrs. Jardine, Mathagon and that a servise had been initiated
received Co., Ltd., have
by the Company between Kobe telegram to the effect that Mr. and Yokohama for reliof of and Mrs. Lanning arrived Safely the staff and others. at Kobo aboard the P. and O.
various We learn that the liner Dongola, whilst Mr. Bugbird foreign steamship (agent), Mrs. Bugbird. Mr. and have organized a special service companies) Mrs. Bell are safe on ships in vier to that started by the Yokohama Harbour. Only one NYK. between Kobe and the member of the Yokohama staff is
Viel.
were on
AN AP
Yesterday and. to-day, representatives of this paper have been busy gathering information from various firm about the disaster in Japan, sd far as it affects foreigners .com- prising the staffs of these concerns.
To-day wo had a very pleasant surprise, when one firm, which we would not have thought of cailing on in the ordinary courso of our enquiries, sent us a they had received. copy of an important cable-
The question of whether or not staffs of firms in Japan are safe is of con- cern, not only to the businesses themselves but also to the whole com munity, to whom news of those affected means nowa of personal friends, or oven relatives. We therefore ask any firms and indivi- duals who receivò informá- tion of this nature 'to. notify 'us' of 'same,
We shall be grateful for any such items of news, and those who send them to us will be doing a service also to the general public.
CANTON OUTLOOK.
Yunnanese Join
Northerners.
Our Own Correspondent;)
Canton, Sapt. 4i
among the rofugees. unaccounted for, and this is Mons. stricken city for relief work
Majority of Europeans Safe.
American Help. The Pacific Mall Steamship Messrs.Arnhold-and-Co Company, in reply to enquiries, agents for the Colombia Pacific has received a cable from Kobe Shipping Company, received the Tho Manchester Guardian, in an editorial comment, thinks that stating that the Company's Yoko- following telegram yesterday: the devastations in Japan, if not over-stated, compare with the war hama staff are all safe. The The American Association of It seems' possible that she has exper message adds that cargo must Kobo earnestly appeal to the iencert losses of every kind still heavier than those of the Russian not be accepted for Yokohama at Americans of Hongkong to assist War, and without any corresponding enfeeblement of any country present, and that passengers for in raising relief funds for thou- which she might be disposed to regard as a formidable neighbour that port are being landed at sands of destitute in Yoko-that the Northern troops have It was reported here yesterday It looks as if all over and round the Pacific a consciousness of Kobe. It is furthor stated that hams and A telegram received by the Japanese Consulate at 8 p.m. yes somewhat changed proportions of national strength might soon the majority of the Europeans at F
Tokyo. (Sd.) J. Buckley, Vice Preoccupied Shiukwan without any terday, from the Japanese Consul, Amoy, contains the following nows which was received by a Japanese" destroyer at that port have to be felt, and with it may come some perceptible modifications Yokohama are safe, and the sur-sident. The American Consul resistance from the Yunnanese, On the 1st insi., the Preinier, Count Yamamoto, received in-of existing policies. Now is the time for the human sympathy of vivors are being sent to Kobe. General in Hongkong, Mr. W who it is said have since joined juries by the collapse of the first floor of the Suikosha (Naval Club), (decent men and women in all countries to resolve that if Japan There is no information regarding) Gale, and Mr. W. B. Walker/the Northerners.
have signed this appeal for funds. A significant thing happoned On the following day, after the ceremony of the installation of the indeed has been gravely weakened, and perhaps temporarily dis-Tokyo
Union Staff Safe. new Ministers, the Premier was coming into the Saikosha when he abled for self-assertion or even self-protection; no diplomatic ad- The paper.
Subscriptions should be made last night. General Young HN- He succeeded in escap-vantage whatever shall be taken of her misfortunate."
A telegram has been received payable to Mr. F. D. Tracy, of min shifted his headquarters ta was suddenly assaulted by a few ruffians. ing from the scene, but later owing to a tidal wave, the Premier, ag/urges that Japan should be treated during any period of infirmity from the Kobá office of the Union (the local office of the Standard the East Bund.
Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., Oil Company of New York, who The impressing of coolies is well as Mr. Yamanouchi (Minister of Railways), Admira! Takarahe just as handsomely as if she were in the prime of her strength.
Russian Sympathy,
that all the European Staff at has agreed to act as honorary now worse than ever. (Minister of Navy) and Dr. Hirannma (Minister of Justice) wore!......
Moscow, September 4.. Yokohama, namely Mr. M. H. treasurer of the fund. all missing.
Chan King-ming is steadily On behalf of the Soviet Republics, M. Chicherin has sent an ex-Ivy and family, Mr. E.C. Hudson Princes Yamashina and Princes Kayo (both belong to the Im-
Nearly $2,000 has already boon advancing on Sheklung periul Family), after having received injuries, passed away at pression of deepest sympathy with the people and Government of and Mr. M. B. Lake, are safe and
the remitted, and it is hoped that It is not expected that the Kamakura. Prince Matsukat, one of the Genros, was also injured. Japan. The press declares that the Russian people are profoundly proceeding to Kobe by
A part of the district of Tokyo, namely, Akasaka, Ushigome and moved by the appalling disaster, and recalls the great famine in the Empress of Canada. No news those who have not assisted will northern troops will advance any Koishikawa, as well as a greater part of Azabu district, are safe. Volga Provinces in 1991, The Government has instructed Vladivo has yet been obtainable of the give their support to the Fund further than Yingtak.
Thirty thousand people were killed in the Fukagawa district. stock to make all possible arrangements for relief and to offer every Society's Tokyo branch, or staff. While the appeal has been made
Other News,
to the Americans of Hongkong, The town of Odawara was on fire for two days and nights. The assistance to Japanese victims of the disaster. city of Chibi and the town of Kisarazu (each sitautéd not very far
The Canadian Pacific Steam-the Committee will gratefully re ceive subscriptions from others ship Company have received a from Tokyol were totally destroyed.
Paris, Septéinber 4. M. Millerand has telegraphed to the Emperor of Japan his naval authorities to the effect
wireless message through the and forward same. heartfelt sympathy with the victims, adding that the whole of that the Empress of Canada has France feels for Japan in her cruel trial.
#Reuters Service.)
Some of the Dead Foreigners.
Nagasaki, September 4.
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French Sympathy.
Mansion House Fund.
Chinese Sympathy.
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchange 28. 3. 5/16d. Barometer 2 p.m. 29.72 87 Temperature 2 p.m. 2 p.m. Humidity
71 High Tide 6.48
p.m. Low
Bank Man Killed wounded aboard. She is pro- A cable from Kobe, received coading to Kobe and Shanghai. via Shanghai this morning by the There is no news of the staff or Chief Manager, Hongkong and] of the Empress of Australia. Shanghai Bank, reports that all|
The U. 8. Consulate here has staff are now accounted for, and Water 9.58 p.m. received no news either from the only member who has lost hist
life is Mr. Morrison. The Tokyo or Yokohama. The Chinese Government is sending a representative to Shang received a
The P and O. Company have Yokohama manager's family is telegram from safe. The members of the staff hai to arrange with the Chamber of Commerce and other bodies for Kobe to the effect that a wireless are gradually drifting into Kobe. relief measures. The Government is drafting telegrams of sympathy message has been received from The Bank promises at Yokohama with the Japanese Government and people in their great sorrow the s. Dongola, stating that have been completely demolished The newly-appointed Charge D'Aftaires has been urged to proceed to Tokyo and report to the Government.
London, September 4. Prominent foreigners reported dead at Yokohama include the
The Lord Mayor announces that he is opening a Mansion American Acting Consul (Mr. Kirjassoff) and wife; the American Vice Consul (Mr. Jenkes) the American Commercial Attache (Mr. House Fund for the relief of Japanese sufferers. Babbitt) and family; the French Consul General (M. de Jardink Mr. Tait and Mr. McDougallss of the Chartered Bank; Mr. L. C. Morri-| son, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank; Mr. Mollison, of the Mollison Company, and wife; the Rev. Father Le Babey; Dr Reidhaar and Edwin Wheeler.
The ladies killed include Mrs. M. E. E. Root, Mrs. Mantel, Miss Carmen Nunes, Miss Komor, Miss Kathleen Robinson, Misses
Salade and Henriques,
Salvation Army Losses.
New York. September 4. Upon receipt of advices saying that the entire personnel and equipment of the salvation Army Depot in the heart of Tokyo were lost in the earthquake disaster, Salvationists announced that they are starting a five million dollar Relief Fund on behalf of the Japanese sufferers.
20,000 Square Miles Affected.
Osaka, September 4
Judging from all available reports, the disaster affected the following ton Prefectures-Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shidzuoka, Chiba, Yamanashi, Saitama, Ibaraki, Nagano, Guma and Tochigi.
The total aran affected was 20,000 square miles, with a total population of 15,000,000,
The area includes big cities like Tokyo, Yokoliama, Yokosuka and foreign tourist resorte like Yamakuru, Hakone and Nikko.
Numerous Foreign Casualties.
Washington, September 4. The United States Consul at Shanghai confirms that the casual- ties amongst foreigners at Yokohama ara véry numerous.
Further Shocks,
London, September 4,
An Air Ministry telegram from Limassol reports several earth quake shocks at ten o'clock last night and milder shocks at Aam and 4.30 a.m. to-day.
King George's Sympathy.
London, September 4,
H.M. the King has toiographed to Baron Hayashi his heartfelt sympathy with the Japanese nation "in the terrible devastating disaster which has befallen your country, bringing with it irrepar- able loss of life and property
LOCAL ITEMS.
Casualties Amongst Foreign Staffs.
Peking, September 4.
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News from Shanghai.
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Shanghai, Sept. 4.
Lighting Up-Time 6.39 p.m.
News in To-Day's New Advertisements.
would arrive Kobe The American cruiser squadron at Chinwangtao has been adds that the ship and crow are yesterday morning. The message ordered to Japan with supplies. The Legations have no news all safe. There is as yet no news
The Promenade Concert at the H.K.V.D.C. Headquarters will of the Company's staff ashore. regarding the safety of their nationals in Tokyo.
The Standard Oil Company has A special despatch to the Eastern take place on the 15th. inst.- the Empress of Asia to-morrow, no news regarding its staff at News Agency from Orals to the Page 4. and medical supplies as well if Yokohama, which includes some- | Asahi reports that the Tokio dam- The grounds of the K.C.C possible.
where about twenty Americans. age amounted to half a billion Yen. will be illuminated on the 8th. As yet, the movement has only been agreed on on broad lines, but have not received further news. restored..
Messrs, M.B.K. and Y.K.K. The Osaka-Tokio telegraph has been inst. when an al fresco concerd
will be given.-Page 4. On enquiry at the Colonial an effort will be made to render It is believed in, these offices that Secretariat, we were informed every possible assistance, and the the number of ships available for life at a minimum of one hundred and grand piano. --Page 4
Latest mosanges estimate the logs For Sale! Upright Brinsment. that at to-morrow's mecting of Commities will probably meet relief is quite sufficient to meet the Legislative Council, His
all needs, and the necessity has fifty thousand in Tokio alone. Tokip Excellency the Governor will
Bank Staffe.
not yet been indicated of sending i still burning The Ichigaya ask members to approve of a voto
A call at the various banks Vessels engaged in local trade prison is afre and seventeen hup- on behalf of the relief of victims possessing branchos in the for this work.
dred convicts had to be released. Advertising is a covenant with devastated cities brought very This afternoon, the M.B.K. had The Nikon Dempo service pub the public and should be as bind- little information regarding the news that none of the staff at the lished an unconfirmed report that extent of the casualties amongst head office in Tokyo are missing Oshima Island, the largest of the ing as an oath in a judicial the foreign communities. The bat in Yokohama there are six Idzu group, has suddenly sunk. All tribunal. American Express stated to-day not accounted for. The "struc-
of the disaster.
The amount has not yet been definitely settled.
A Hongkong Fund,
this afternoon. *-
LISTEN.
Owners and drivers of motor Mr and Mrs. Tebut and four vehicles should read the notice unknown foreigneri are reported by on Pago 4, 2
We are informed by Mr. D. K. Blair that the Hongkong General that they had received a wire tures of the buildings in both the population it is fenred are
drowned Chamber of Commerce is taking from their Shanghai office giving places are standing, but the in- up the question of a Relief Fund information contained in a tóriors have boon burnt out: as well as the supply of food, message from Kobe that the staff
Naval Help medical comforts, etc. For these of the American Express office
the British Consul as killed in All brother Buffs are invited to A representative of this paper purposes, a Committed of four at Yokohama are all safe and are who called on the Naval Secre- Yokohama A tologram to the attend an informal meeting at representatives of the Chamber, taking refuge in the Empress of tary to-day learned that the only American Express Company here the Falaco Hotel on 11th. inst four of the Chinese Chamber and Australis. The wire also includ-British warship which it is de- says that six employees in the Page 4.1. four from the Japanese com-ed an intimation that Yokohama finitely known has been sent to Yokohama branch are safe on the For the current cinema attrac munity will work in conjunction. was totally destroyed.
Yokohama to render assistance Empress boat.
H.M.S. Despatch. The Naval that Commander-in-Chief is, of course,
It is probable that a first ship- The Manager of the Charter ment of rica will be sent off by ed Bank informs
us
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