The mediators in the Tokyo wrestling disputes have received an answer from the champions, refusing, almost point blank, their intercession, unless the 11 demands are met. Onishiki, as a spokesman for the mediators, sent a note to the effect that, whereas the demands of champions were not exorbitant, there would still be room for reconsideration, and sought their ultimate reply by 1 p.m., January 16. The contents of the champions' first answer follows:-
    "The 11 demands presented to the association are nothing but grievances of some years' standing, and the super-champions and the first-grade champions are well informed of them. They are our rock bottom prices, no amendment being possible. We appreciate the sincerity of the mediators and hope that they will endeavour to persuade the association to grant our demands".
    Kirinohana, representing champions, approached the association directly and handed a letter from the champions, but Director Ikadzuchi rejected it. Four of the striking champions and referees appeared at the Metropolitan Police Board and explained the situation.
 
 

    The dohyo matsuri, a wrestling ceremony, was held at the headquarters of the new wrestler's association at Mikawajima, Tokyo Prefecture, at 10 a.m., January 15, as arranged. A big tent was pitched for the purpose. Interested visitors from the neighourhood witnessed the ceremony, and the function, according to their opinion, was much more successful than that held in the the Kokugikan. Practice contests took place after the ceremony and lasted for an hour, says a Tokyo report.