8.40 p.m.
The Government is boldly facing three gigantic problems arising out of the greatest disaster in the history of Japan.
The first problem is that providing food, shelter and clothes for over 2,000,000 people in Tokio and many more millions in the other cities and districts affected. The Commandcering Act will enable the authorities to requisition the necessary material and labour. Relief work is also hung organized throughout the nation.
The second problem is that of maintaining peace and order in Tokio and other cities, where already disorder, looting and vidence are reported.. Martial law and other military measures have been adopted to cope with this problem The third problem is that of the reconstruction of the national capital and other cities, as well as railways, telegraphs, telephones and roads. It is estimated that at least £100,- 600,000 will be required before the reconstruction is completed. The entire people of Japan ale determined bravely to bear the unprecedented national trial Osaka is peaceful and qu but people realize that the relief of millions of their compatriots and the saving of the Empire depend largely upon them.
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