Tokio, Jan. 4.
The huge Tokio central post office has been totally destroyed by fire. Tremendous excitement prevailed as it is in the centre of the business section. Extensive damage has been caused. The foreign mails are uninjured.
The fire, which started in the parcels room, is believed to be due to leakage ci electricity, and _completely gutted the building. There were no casualties although about 1,000 clerks were working at the time of the outbreak. Practically no mail was destroyed and it is at present impossible to estimate the loss.—Reuter.
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