London, Jan, 17.
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Lea, Bishop of South Japan, at a luncheon-hour talk fon Japan here yesterday, said that Japan stands to-day as a challenge to the world and to western under~ standing. is urgent that we should understand her." he declared, "and, understand her, we need sympathy.
Chefoo, Jan. 17.
Following the report that the s Hayataka Maru was stranded off the Northeast Promontory last Monday, it is stated to-day that all the pas sengers and crew were safely taken off by the s. Kyodo Maru, and that 36 of them are expected' to. rear Chefoo to-night.
Subsequently, the " Japanese destroyer Haki and the "Hyodo Maru arrived and managed to tale off the [passengers and crew totalling 200.
The disabled vessel is now being towed to Chefoo, where it Is expected to arrive some time this evening Reuter.
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