Capetown, Sept. 7.
The Government in expressing its very deep sympathy with Japan has notified its intention of sending 5,000 bags of maize by the first available boat as a contribution to the relief fund—Reuter.
Paris, Sept. 6.
The Government has_ ordered flags to be flown at half-mast on public buildings throughout the country to-morrow, and has requested all theatres, cinemas, etc., to close as a sign of mourning for the disaster in Japan.—Re1- ter.
Rome, Sept. 7.
In public sympathy for Japan flags will be half-masted and theatres closed to-morrow.—Reuter.
Brussels, Sept. 6.
The Japanese Charge d'Affaires called at the Foreign Ministry today and thanked the Government for its sympathy towards Japan, especially the immediate starting of a public subscription for the benefit of victims.—Reuter.
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