1 p.m.
All reports agree that Tokio, the creation of modern science and civilization, is now complete~ ly destroyed. The Japanese are recalling the prophecy of the Omotokyo, the new Japanese religious sect, that' the year 1923 would witness a change in the scat of the Imperial Government. This prophecy seems likely to be fulfilled, as the destruction is so complete that it is possible that the national capital will be temporarily transferred to Kioto, the former capital, or to Osaka, the business capital.
The Prince Regent is working hard on relief measures without sleep. Amongst other things, he has ordered the beautiful gardens of the Main Palace, the Hama Detached Palace and the Shinjyuku_to be thrown open to Nagasaki, Sept. 3, 1.30 p.m.
Tokio is still burning.
The' Bank of Japan is reported to have been demolished yesterday.
1.55 p.m.
President Coolidge's message of sympathy, intercepted by the naval wireless at Sasebo, is published in all the newspapers. The people are extremely gratified at tke friendly offer of assistance.—Reuter.
From Our Qwn Correspondent.
Kobe, Sept. 2.
Earthquakes, with tidal waves in Suruga Bay and Tokio Bay, occurred yesterday afternoon.
There was great destruction in numerous places. The east of Shidzuoka, Yokohama, Yokosuka and Tokio ave reported to have suffered most severely. Numerous fires followed.
The Josg of life and property is
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