According to a statement made by the Educational authorities, it is intended to give financial assistance in the rebuilding of primary and middle schools in the devastated areas. The former will, it is believed, be re-erected entirely at the Government's expense, while the latter will be helped to the extent of 50 per cent. of the cost. This will call for an appropriation, according to estimat tes, of Y. 11,500,000. Further than this, it is expected that the De partment of Education will make a contribution towards the necessary supply of textbooks and school equipment for the pupils. This contribution is not estimated at a large amount, as public subscrip-
University is that of its library, which has elicited sympathetic offers of support from all parts of the world, as well as from various scholars in Japan. It is stated that within the next few days two professors, who will represent the University, are starting for Europe and America, in order to consult with those who have generously offered their assistance in re-establishing the library and to arrange for the transportation of the necessary books.—Reuter.
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