But it appears to me that the responsible officers have the situation well in hand and encouraged by the world-wide sympathy and assistance, so generously ex: tended, they are striving bravely against this unprecedented calamity which has befallen our country.
We, the Japanese people, ard determined to work to retrieve our fallen fate. Time will tell, more than I am able, what we will achieve by our determin+ ation in the next 10 years. I am sure that I am voicing the sentiment of every one of my coun" trymen when I say that Japan' is profoundly touched by the wonderful outflow of generosity from the people of the United States of America, Great Britain and China, and Japan will strive with her utmost energy and resources to achieve all that is worthy and expected of her by all friendly nations.—Eastern News Agency
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