Show JAPANESE MISSION TEMPORA CLOSED in consideration of existing conditions in japan and because of the almost negligible results of missionary effort in that country since the mission was opened in 1901 the matter of 0 the temporary closing of the mission and the withdrawal of the missionaries who are laboring there has long been under consideration by the presidency and council of twelve at a meeting recently held it was decided that this action should be take taken without further delay A cablegram has been sent to pres hilton A robertson authorizing him to release all elders laboring in japan and return them to their homes at once funds fundis have been forwarded to meet the expense of the return trip HEBER J GRANT CHARLES W PENROSE ANTHONY W IVINS |