Tokio, Jan. 20.
After a slight eruption of Mount Asama early Tuesday morning, which was followed by rumbling throughout the day, there was a more serious outbreak at 11.30 p.m. The moonlight was shrouded by a large quantity of ashes, while the accompanying earthquake was felt throughout the surrounding district.
The continued activity of Mount Asama is alarming the inhabitants of the neighbouring districts, many of whom are reported to be preparing to leave in anticipation of a catastrophe. The rumbling still continues, and another eruption in the near future is apparently threatened.—Reuter.
Tue Chinese press reports that on the night of the 12th instant goods train collided with a passenger train on the Peking-Hankow Railway near Hsi Chi Gate.
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