Considerable regret was felt in Japan when it was realized that Amundsen, if not dead, was in great danger. The admiration felt for him here went up by leaps and bounds when the wires announced that he was proceeding in search of Umberto Nobile. Amundsen has visited Japan, having come to Tokyo' and, during his stay, delivered a series of lectures.
"The "Hochi" has contributed Yen 1,000 towards the Amundsen Relief Fund inaugurated by it and contributions are fast pouring in. Miss Laura Pornoe, a niece of Roald Amundsen, has also started a drive to assist her distinguished relative. She lives in Honmoku, a suburb of Yokohama, and has already collected 'a fair sum, the contributions com-jing mostly from students of both sexes.
A number of theatres, and other' places of entertainment are making for a special "Amundsen Benefit Day" when the proceeds
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