Tokio, Aug. 24.
A typhoon is sweeping over Japan and telegraphic communication is interrupted.—Reuter.
Tokio, Aug. 24.
Since last night, a violent storm has swept all over the country with the consequence that telegraphic and telephonic communication in various. places has been interrupted. The Central Meteorological Observatory is despatching warning telegrams throughout the country. Though no serious damage has yet been done to the City of Tokio, there is fear of the Bay of Tokio being the scene of big tidal wawes. The whole coast of Omori has already been washed by raging billows over 10 fect high. In consequence the inhabitants are taking refuge.—Eastera News Agency.
A telegram was received late last night at Siccawei announcing the approach of a typhoon from the Pacific towards Tokio. The typhoon was reported to be continuing its turning movement towards north-northeast of northeast. It was expected that the hurricane would reach the Bay of Tokio within a few hours, accompanied by a tidal wave.
The Observatory had news that the typhoon in the Eastern Sea is proceeding northeast and may cause another storm in Kiusiu and the Korean Strait.
It is considered unlikely that either typhoon will visit the China coast.
Earlier in the week, it may be remembered, Siccawei published the news of a typhoon "of the worst kind" approaching in the direction of the Bonin, while at the same time a narrow centre was developing between Formosa and Meiacosima.
Tas Hongkong Amateur. Dramatic Society is being revived, an event which is creating much interest in the colony. An advertisement in the Hongkong papers is meantime asking for offers of female talent for a forthcoming production.
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