London, Sept. 18, The breach-block of a large gun blew out during target practice by the battleship King Edward VII off Kolonsay. One man was killed and several were seriously injured. passengers. Voluntary mourning services were held in the elementary schools in the Akasaka district.
The Emperor and Empress gave Yen. 5,000 towards the funeral expenses, the Empress-Dowager Yen. 2,000, the Crown Prince and the sons of the late General's pupils gave Yen. 3,000 and Yen. 2,000 respectively. There were also various Imperial offerings.
The War Office has re-
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