Osaka, Oct. 3.
In view of the apparently con-fioting reports reaching London and the consequent inquiries from there regarding the decision of the Japanese fire insurance companies at the recent conference on Septmber 30, Reuter's "Agency is reliably informed here that a decision to make some sacrifice in the payment of claims was reached in sympathy with the im. density of the catastrophe. It is stated that such sacrifice is con-clitioned by preservation of the stability of all the companies and also by assistance given by the Government in the making of payments.
It is emphatically stated that the foregoing decision does not affect foreign companies operating in Japan and also that any already published estimate of the percentage which the companies are likely te pay was unauthorized and unreliable. Whatever the decisions reached on this question, they will be subject to the approval of the shareholders of the companies.—Reuter.
Ottawa, Oct. 3.
All churches in Canada on the request of the Canadian Red Cross Society will make special reference to the Japanese earthquake calamity and appeal for funds on the two coming Sundays.—Reuter.
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