When the tragedy, which occurred jin Tokyo and Yokohama ten years igo on Sept. 1, is recalled there can belittle wonder that. the anniverslary should be observed solemnly by hose, many of Whour passed through! period which they will never forlget to their dying day, There are still venders in Shanghai will member the tales of horror and of heroism with which the newspapers were filled for days "after the earthquake. There are still one or two who treasure, with somewhat of veinery that they were as amongst those dead or missing. But observers of humanity in all fs aspects will recall not only he widespread offers of help which came to. Japan from all over" the frond, but' also the courageous manner with which the Japanese set labour the enormous. work of reconstruction, which the catastrophe entailed. There were many. lessons earned during those tragic dave visitors to the affected districts in Hfapan cannot but have noticed how hose lessons are now being apollod, The work done during these last ten lotta brave "and virile nation for! years is a monument to the ener
whom, even if there are difference of ion regarding policy, it ible mot to feel intense adr about "a. remarkable" improvement, tion in Bengal has brought
ed) by. the. ce-operation of the of ile as been contribu fnilitaty authorities who, with Sir JJobn's" warm support, have been owing. the flag" in' Bengsl and fence more demonstrated: the fact that the best ambescador of" ood-will in India is the soldier.
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