London, Sept. 11.
The Lord Mayor's Japanese Earthquake Fund has reached "over £100,000, of which £10,000 was cabled yesterday to the British Consul-General at Kobe for the relief of the British sufferers.
Anticipations in trade circles that the work of rebuilding the wrecked cities of Japan would create a demand for British steel and material seem confirmed by the receipt already of large orders from Japanese houses.—Reuter.
Washington, Sept. 11.
It is expected that the $5,000,- 000, for which the President asked for Japanese relief, will be fully subscribed to-day.
The Red Cross is meeting on Thursday and will act upon the request of Mr. Cyrus Woods, the American Ambassador to Japan, and immediately forward 19 Japan $1,000,000.
Sept. 12.
Although the $5,000,000 for which the President appealed in aid of the sufferers in Japan has already been exceeded and contributions are still coming in, the Red Cross declare that continued donations are necessary in view of late advices with regard to the extent of the catastrophe in Japan.
Nine Red Cross ships, carrying thousands of tons of clothing, building material, food, ete., have already sailed or will sail in a few days from Pacific Coast ports. The commodities shipped necess-irated an expenditure of nearly $2,500,000.
President Coolidge has expressed to the Chairman of the Red Cross his personal gratification at America's response to his appeal.—Reuter.
Paris, Sept. 12.
The Press Syndicate has decided in collaboration with the -provincial press to organize a public subscription for Japanese relief.—Reuter.
Melbourne, Sept. 11.
The "Argus" fund for Japanese relief is- already £19,000. Mayors have opened funds and school-children in Victoria are collecting.
Sept. 12.
The Commonwealth Government in addition to other help is sending material and disinfectants to Japan. rae; The Queensland Government has contributed £10,000 and the* South Australian Government £5,000 to relief funds.—Reuter.
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