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FRIDAY.

A Moratorium

YOKOHAMA.

A CHARNEL HOUSE.

Estimated 200 Foreigners Lost.

HEROIC JAPANESE SERVANTS.

Relief Funds Steadily Mounting.

(Reiter's Services

Lawaki, September 6.

A 'Wireless message dandinices that there are 30,000 lead. 100,000 injured and 350,000 homeless in Tokyo,

Tokyo Damoge Less Than First Reported.

London, September 6,

SEPTEMBER

7,

1923.

Osaka, September 6. A thirty days Moratorium has been proclaimed for payments falling dog from September Est to 30th. The Moratorium is in- applicable outside the zone of the disaster. Prolitoering in essential commodities, is liable to three years imprisonment jor a three thousand yen penalty. The spreading of rumours tending

to encourage rioting, damage to life or property or to disturb peace! and order is fiable th ten years' imprisonment of a penalty of three thousand yen The Morarorium, the prohibition of politearing and the probibition of faise rumours have been issued in the form of emergency Imperial Eliers.

Rich Families Generosity.

Nagasaki, September". Two of the wealthiest families in Japan, Mitsui and Mitsu Bishi, have offered five "million yen each for relief.

Banks Safe

Osaka, September 6.

All tire principal banks in Tokyo are reopening. The Bank of Japan is practically safe. The Mitsui Bank vault" is safo, and im- portant papers have been saved.

The Mitsui Bishi. Taiwan and Chosen Banks andthe Industrial, Bank of Japan are all safe. The Yokohama Specie Bank is also re- ported to have been saved.

Japanese Ambassador's Thanks.

London, September 6.

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"REDUCTION OF SERVICE PAY.

Longer Hours for Civil Servants.

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STOP PRESS.

Yokohama Casualty List.

NAMES

OF BRITISHERS..

Shanghai, Sept. 7.

Loudon, eptember "A more or less general reduction in the pay of officers and ion H.M.S. Despatch notißos by of the fighting forces is favoured in the report of the committee wireless the names of the follow- appointed to enquire into the remuneration and conditions ofing Britishers of Yokohama and employment of State servants, which considers the pay, of naval neighbourhood believed to have ratings too high, and says it should be reduced parallel with the been killed. Absolute certainly reductions of pay in the army, The committee thinks officers up! is not possible, as identification to the rank of Captain in the army and Lieut. Commander in the of the corpses in many cases ja navy are at present paid more than is necessary, and commonds the Army Council's pay revision schemes. It suggests a substantial reduction in the pay of finior officers and mon of the Air Force: Tand sees no reason for an increase in the pay of the Civil Service,

while suggesting a longer working day in London,

GREECE AVOIDS INCIDENTS."

Fleet Retires to Gulf of Volo:

Rome, September 6.

The Japanese' Ambassador writes of the Press expressing prns found gratitude at the many expressions of sympathy roceived and at the sympathetic attitude of the Press. Extending heartfelt thanks) fon behalf of his sorrowing countrymen, he says: "Even, in these! It is somi-officially announced that the Greek Government has fdark hours there is some consolation in the news, that the nation is infornied the Italian, French and British representatives that the uniting to face with courage and determination not only the diffieni-) Greek fleet has been sent from Salamis to Volo in order to avoid ties of the present but the task of future reconstruction.

coming into contact with Italian warships that might approach the neighbourhood of Athens, and in order to establish the fact that Athens is a defenceles city.

India to Help

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The British Consui at Kobe reports to London that the damage

Simla, September 6, to business and offeial districts in Tokyo is not so extensive as ata first believel. The British Consulate, as well as the Embassy, have Find and is donating live thousand rupees himself.”

Lord Reading has decided to open an- Indian Japanese Relief} apparently been saved, and the War Office, Foreign Office-ihe Ad- miralty and the Departinent of Justice ure intact. **

Four hundred Britisk refugees from Yokohama have arrived af Kobe. It is confirmed that Mr. Haigh. British Vice-Cons Yokohama, was killed.

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200 Foreigners Dead A1 - Yokohama.

Osaka, September 6. At intercepted wireless massage sent by the Associated Press corresponden a Tokyo, dated! Wednesday at noon, says estimated that 200 foreigners lost their lives at Yokohama, but the names are unolaninable. Yokohama is a churnel house,” An artival from them says die stench of bodies is unbearable. The canals areļ #led withhdeid, who were driven thence and to the water post by fire. *A Lange hungber of foreigners werk caught in Main Street whilst thoằng deig Saturday shopping. The earthquake left greuti gaps in the pavements.”,

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Athens, September 6.

The Gronk fleet has been ordered, to retire to the Gulf of Yolo so as to avoid contact with the Italian fleet,

League Gets Out of Awkward Position.

Geneva, September 6.

Settlement of the Italo-Greek conilies, including the deposit of fifty million lire with a Swiss bank by Greece as security for the payment of eventual indemnities and referénce of the indemnity question to the International Court of Justice. The Guncil thrus refers the

maiter in the Conference of Ambassadors, but reserves the question | of competence of the League for "spisequent discussion. The con-1 fliet, therefore, appears to be on the fair way to a settlement.

impossible:

Mr. J.H. Watson.

Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Peacek.

Mr. Leonard Eyten.

Mr. F.L. Elliott,

Mr. Tom Abbey...

Mr. C. O. M. Mason..

Mr. Charles Piquet.

Mr. R. Jackland."

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Grass,

Mr. C. Stangrove.

Mr. Wevill.

Mr. T. C. Morrison.

Mr. G. Niven,

Mr. and Mrs. S.J.H, Tebbutt.

Mr. F. J. Cullinan,

Mr. Maurice Russell. Mr. Bob Jones.

Mr. R. D. McKinnell.

Mr. Edwin Wheeler. Mr. Tom Thomas,

Mr. W. B. Mason!

Mr. A.J.S. Lefroy

Mr. L. Watson.

Mr. A. Robertson.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mollison.

Mr. A. H. Tait.

Mr. J. F. Hibbs:

Mr. and Mrs. Sinipson and

Mrx. W. T. Kingston, Mrs. H. W. Rowbottom. Mrs. Kirkland.

Mrs., Wilson......

Mrs. Meiland and child, Mrs. Nicoll and child: Mrs. S. H. Homerton Mrs. Vox.

Brussels, September 6. and thanked the Government for its sympathy towards Japan,

"The Japanese Charged d'Affaires called at the Foreign Ministry.

pecially for the immediate starting of a publie subscription for the [benefit of virtinas,

New York's Fine Response,

After an hour and a half's deliberation, the Council of the League of Nations has decided to send, the Conferance of Ambas-child. New York September 6,

sadors the whole minutes of to-day's proceedings, including in im- The local Japanese Relief Fund already totals over a million portant reply by the Council to the Ambassadors telegram, in shllars, including a hundred thousand dollars each from Mr. J.D.which the Council makes a number of suggestions as a basis for a

Rockefeller, Junior, and the Spelman Rockefeller Foundation.

The Silk Association raised $150,000 in half an hour yesterday, Many commercial houses have given clothing, food and timber The Committee has adopted the slogan "Minutes Mean Lives."

France in Mbourning.

Parisg September 4. The Government has ordered flags to be flown at half mast on The Americans and British are gathering the bodies of foreign-public buildings throughout the country to-morrow and requested ers for burial at Remnants of the Chinese propulation "wall-theatres, cinemas etry, to close as sign, of moyrping for the! gathered under thus Bluff without food or shelter.

disaster in Japaar.

The Lord Mayor's Fund

London. September 6. The Lord Mayor's Japan Earthquake Fund now totals £30,000,

Japan's Gratitude.

Nagasaki. September 6. Router's telegrams reporting overwhelming sympathy shown by Britain, the United States, aly and all other Powers to Japan have been read by the Japanese with the sinegrest gratitude.

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"The first known and only American doad in Tokyo is Mr. Wy T. Blame, of the General Electric Company, whe was kifford when thus factory collapsed.

The Americans at Yokoliana dead include Me. Me Donald, of The Grand Hotel; Mrs. Rom and son (who wasa recent arrival) and

Mr. Kirjassif, American Consul.”

without casualties."

More News by Wireless,

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The Council'e draft reply further suggests, au-apology by Greece, a salute by the Greek flect, the rendering of military honours and a funeral service at Athens, the appointment of a commission of enquiry by Greece to which representatives of the three interested Powers be adjoined, the appointment of represen tatives of the League to supervise a judicial enquiry, and the trial of the accused. Signor Salandra objected to sonie of the suggestions, and the Council therefore, after a prolonged discussion adopted Lord Robert Cecil's suggestion to send the minutes to the Ambassadors Conference. This means the Council will treat, the affair conjointly with the Conference, thus safeguarding its position and dignity.

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QUEEN WILHELMINAS” JUBILEE.

Participation by Afrikanders..

Mrs. H. Crunc

Mr. H.L.Fardel, a Swiss, is also dead. Router.

MURDER CHARGE.

Sequel to Yesterday's Shooting.

Wax

The Indian watchman who is is accused of having shot a young Chinese at Des Voeux Road West yesterday morning brought before Mr. J. R, Wood, this morning and charged with murder.in consequence of the death of the victim in hospital.", The youth had a leg amputated," but did not survive the shock and he died in the afternoon.

„Osaka,, September 6. An intercepted wireless unessage from Renter at Tokya says:

Further news of the Hongkong, Co., Kobe, giving news of Lane, Yokohama is wiped dut. Mr. Kirjassof and wife wrodasid. There and Shanghai Bank staff at Crawford and Co., of Yokohamy. has yet been no communication with Osoka or Nagoya. The deaths Yakohama is to the effect that The telegram" reads - McKin- uni, casualties probably number 50,000. A number of hospitals in Mr. R. E. Edwards, who had his nell dead; Johnson on Dangola." cluding St. Luke's an the International, were burned, the latter left hand injured, has had to have Both

theso gentlenien Another intercepted wireless message says the American Am-las a'whand on this head. Tho The cable does not say anything it amputated. Mr. R. T. Wright Managing Directors of the firm. bassador and the entire Embassy staff are, safe with the exception Bank accountant's of Major and Mrs. Crane, whose fate is not yet known. The Consul saved, but all the books were lost rather small, or the building. was regarding the stuff, which is Mr. Kirjassö" and family, as well as Miss Daris Babbitt “are re-j

Although bearing the same name, ported killed. The message is signed by Mr. Woods and adhirisssed

The Royal family attended a commemorative service in the Messrs. Lane. Crawford. Ltd., Nieuwe Kerk, where a choir of ten thousand singers rendored a song Mr. J. R. Wood ordered the We are"glad to be able to an- | point out that they have

of homage. Various corporations have presented gifts to the Queen case to be remanded until to- ronnce that a tejezram was financial connection in any way who has expressed her warmest thanks. She said she regarded it as morrow morning when the Crown yesterday received by Mr C. with the Yokohama' firm.

a great privilege to have been allowed to devote all her strength to Solicitor will be present. Sara, of the PW.D. from the

in the Secretary of State at Washington,

Noted Tennis Player's Father Killed.

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Melbourne September 6. Mr. Hawkes, father of the well-known Australian tennis player. was killed at Yokohama, but the latter's mother is safe,

Californian Rice for Japan:

San Francisco, September 6.77 Arrangements are being hastened to ship practically the entire Californian ries crop to Japan.

Italian Ambassador Safe.

Raine, September 6,

The Italian Ambassador to Tokyu is safe.

Yokohama a. Hell.

Osaka, September 5.

safe

Hongkong linister Safe.

Dr. Sun's Sympathy.

Rev. Clouston Patri,, Wesleyan Minister in Hongkong, stating Dr. Sun Yat-sen has sent al

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Amsterdam, September 6.

that his wife and himself were telegram of "condolence to the trial sounded, we were standing side by side, facing the danger: UNUSUAL INCIDENT.

both safe. The message was sent Japanese Government in which from Numazu

he stated that the whole of the | Chinese Republic is lamentabiy News of P. & 0. Staff.-

grieved because of the unprece The manager of the local officedented calamity that has caused

Truck Goes Into Harbour.

Arising from' an. unusual ac-

the service of the country in good and bad times, thanks to the help of her counsellors and above all to God's help. When the hour of

spority. Let us work on in friendship, without fear, building the similarly we shall surmount the dark days now threatening our pro- foundations of a better future."

Cape Town, September 5. "Afrikanders as well as Hollanders in South Africa are greatly of the P. & D. S. N. Co. received a such loss of life and property. In interested in the Dutch Jubileu, especially at Pretoria, where thore cident on the Prays West, yester cable this forenoon that Mr. Graf, conclusion, the message says:are considerable festivities. South African subscribers are present day, a charge of obstruction was head of the Yokohama office, is Your people are known for their ing Queen Wilhelmina with a handsome stinkwood cabinet contain-brought this morning by the missing, but Mr. Angove is safe heroism and perseverance, anding 120 South Africa photographs. A special service in the Groote in Kobu. There is no news of the I do not believe they will be Kerk in Cape Town was attended by the Mayor and the Nether tramway Company against a Japanese staff. · ·

weakened by this suffering." lands Consul...The Dutch

| truck coolie"who had placed his publishing special vehicle in the track of an appro- The Civil Governor of Camion supplements. has invited the chiofs of the Financial and Foreign ́ ́ Dopärt- ments; the Mayor and the Com- mittees of the Commercial undi stating that Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Benevolent Societies, to hold aj Xavier, formerly of Hongkong meeting at his office to discuse who have been resident in Yoko-means for relloving the Japanese Nagasaki, September 6. Instances of heroism are 'related in connection with the calamity been seen alive separately after

hania for some years. hud both sufferers, at Yokohama, where Japanese amahs refused to leave their foreign the disaster, but they have not yet mistresses and babies, proferring to die together rather than flee Japanese cooks, chauffeurs and others heroically toiled in the rescue work, risking their own lives. One coolic stood in a path of flames and helped the women and children to escape while he himself was fumigated.

News of Portuguese.

According to a ship's officer, the London Maru was about to sail when the first shock, was felt. Then, in a few minutes, the Mr. J. 4. B. Silva, of Messrs. peaceful town was changed into a-hell. The London Maru did all E D. Sassoon and Co. has possible to save the living. Especially terrible were the explosions received a telegram from Kohe of oil tanks which sounded as if the earth itself had cracked.

Heroic Japanese Servants.

arrived at Kobe..

papers are

THE ST.

1. LEGER BETTING.

NEW SERBIAN CROWN PRINCE.

aching tram, thereby causing a collision.

It was stated that whilst the coolie wont to trim his lamp last night, the vehicle was run into by a tramenr whose driver in the darkness had not noticed the 1obstacle, and the truck went over the Praya Wall on to a sampan. A boatwoman was injuredand 'în. an attempt to extricate the woman an Indian constable had to push the truck entirely into the har bour. It was recovered this morning.

London, September 6. "The St. Loger. botting is to 1 Papayrus, 9 to 2 Parth, 9 to Tranquil, 100 to 9 Ellangowan and Teresina, 100 to 8. Eastern Chartered Bank's Loss.. Monarch, 100 to 6 Daric and Waygood, 20 to 1 Twelve Pointer and 25 The local branch of the to 1 Bold and Bad: Chartered Bank has received the Former Hongkong Man

following telegram from the Kobe Missing, #

Office: "Yokohama Agency The International. “Banking totally destroyed and doubtful British Embassy Staff.

Corporation have received a Kobe whether any books or records Nagasaki, September 7. message, via Shanghai, to the can be recovered." A message from Mr. Kennedy Denny, brought in by a refugee, effect that all their staff in Japan states that the British Embassy porsennol aro kafe.

Alire and Well... are roportod to be' safe, except Shanghai, September 7. that there is no hews of Mesars. We are glad to be able to un- A wireless message from H.M.S. Despatch says the casualties Holbrook and Morse. All the nounce that Mr. McDougall, of at the British Embassy were Mr. Home (Commercial Attaefic) and bank records at. Yokohama are the Chartered Bank staff at Mr. Wardell (Accountant) killed. Messrs. Ashwith and Warton supposed to ho destroyed. Mr. Yokohama, is not dead, as an are missing but believed safe. Mr. Haigh (Vice-Consul at Morse was formerly of the Hong-nounced two days ago in a Yokohama) and Mr. Lees (Shipping Clerk) were killed. Mrs. kong staff. Kingston, wife of the Surgeon-Commander of the Naval Hospital, was killed. The remainder, with their families, are safe.

Lane, Crawfords' Stall:

It is officially stated that the Swiss Minister and Legation Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., tatare aafe. The German Consul-General, Herc Thiel, and family this morning kranaiver MassahH

The new

Belgrade, September 6. Queen Marie of Sorbia has given birth.tó a son, Crown Prince has bean provisionally named Stephen.

AHEAD OF THE ROUBLE.

Router's message. The Hong-

London, September 6, kong office to-day received a message from Mr. McDougall, |

Marks, after touching 220 millions, closed at 195, to 205 millions stating that he was alive and to the pound sterling.

Mr. C. D. Melbourne dismissed the defendant with a warning..

TO-DAY

Closing Exchange 2a. 3. 5/15d. Barometer: 2 pim. 29.70"

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Temperature 2

Humidity

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