Observed on July 7
Tokyo, June 5.
Combining reverence for the war dead with frugality Japan will observe quietly the first anniverse of the outbreak of the present Si Japanese hostilities on July 7.
A one-minute nation-wide silence will" be observed throughout the nation, while a one-dish meal will be held in every home.
Plans for the observance of the day on which the fateful Lukouchiao incident occurred were discussed yesterday afternoon at the weekly meeting of vice-ministers. The programme provides for memorial meetings at shrines where respects will be paid to the dead and prayers offered for the continued success of the Japanese army, services at various Army and Navy cemeteries, and lecture meetings.
Various organizations will be -requested to organize movements for donations to the war chest in connection with campaigns for frugality and perseverance in all activities—Domei, Hankow Chinese Leave For Chungking Chungking, June 5.
A number of wives and relatives of Chinese officials, who returned to. Hankow during the past two months, are at present known to be proceeding upriver again. Many persons are seeking accommodation here—Reuter.
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