Osaka. Sept. 12.
An Imperial Rescript regarding the revival of the national capital was promulgated on Wednesday.
After dwelling on the disastrous nature of the earthquake, which is characterized as an unprecedented national calamity, the script appealed to the nation for supreme effort and drastic measures in order to restore stability. Popular sentiment was emphasized as a necessity not only for restoring but for further developing Tokio, which was the political and economic centre of the country and the main source of national civilization. Tokio remained as the national capital although its outward structure had been destroyed.
The Rescript further stated that a special organ had been established for the revival of the capital and, in conclusion, called for the united effort of the Government and people for the relief of sufferers, the suppression of disquieting rumours and the revival of national strength.—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.