Shibusawa Eiichi denki shiryō, Vol. 5

8 June 1892 (Meiji 25) [id: DK050001k] ……… p. 5

Previously, Eiichi, together with Sasaki Yūnosuke (佐々木勇之助) and others, had applied to found Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd.). Approval is granted on this day and the bank opens for business on 1 July.

July 1892 (Meiji 25) [id: DK050002k] ……… p. 19

The bank commissions the Yokohama branch of the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) to serve as its agency. It then commissions each of the Sendai, Nagoya, and Kyoto branches to do the same.

11 August 1892 (Meiji 25) [id: DK050003k] ……… p. 20

The bank places advertisements in the Jiji shinpō and Tōkyō asahi shimbun newspapers.

5 September 1892 (Meiji 25) [id: DK050004k] ……… p. 21

The bank hires laborers to deliver advertising flyers to every household throughout the city.

28 January 1893 (Meiji 26) [id: DK050005k] ……… p. 22

The business report for the first period is approved.

18 March 1893 (Meiji 26) [id: DK050006k] ……… p. 25

It is decided to handle small loans. This is begun on 1 April.

8 August 1893 (Meiji 26) [id: DK050007k] ……… p. 26

The business report for the second period is approved.

6 December 1893 (Meiji 26) [id: DK050008k] ……… p. 32

Previously, in November, the bank had applied to revise its articles of association in accordance with Article 10 of the regulations of the enforcement of the Commercial Law. Authorization is granted on this day.

20 January 1894 (Meiji 27) [id: DK050009k] ……… p. 35

The business report for the third period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

19 July 1894 (Meiji 27) [id: DK050010k] ……… p. 41

The business report for the fourth period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

9 October 1894 (Meiji 27) [id: DK050011k] ……… p. 45

An extraordinary general meeting decides to establish a branch of the bank at 21-banchi, Saeki-chō in Kanda-ku and name it Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō Kanda Shiten (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行神田支店, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd. Kanda Branch). It is also decided to pay 25 yen per share, for a total of 25,000 yen. Eiichi participates in these and other matters.

21 January 1895 (Meiji 28) [id: DK050012k] ……… p. 50

The business report for the fifth period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

10 July 1895 (Meiji 28) [id: DK050013k] ……… p. 55

The business report for the sixth period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

14 January 1896 (Meiji 29) [id: DK050014k] ……… p. 61

The business report for the seventh period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates.

11 July1896 (Meiji 29) [id: DK050015k] ……… p. 67

The business report for the eighth period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

10 October 1896 (Meiji 29) [id: DK050016k] ……… p. 73

An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders decides to establish a branch at 2-banchi, Shinsaiwai-chō, Shiba-ku and name it Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō Shiba Shiten (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行芝支店, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd. Shiba Branch). Eiichi participates.

21 January 1897 (Meiji 30) [id: DK050017k] ……… p. 77

The business report for the ninth period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired as well as one who has resigned. It is also decided to establish a branch at 3-chōme 11-banchi, Yokoyama-chō, Nihonbashi-ku and name it Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō Ryōgoku Shiten (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行両国支店, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd., Ryōgoku Branch).

15 July 1897 (Meiji 30) [id: DK050018k] ……… p. 90

The business report for the tenth period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

19 July 1897 (Meiji 30) [id: DK050019k] ……… p. 99

A newspaper that published the business report for the first half of the year is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省) in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the Bank Ordinance.

13 January 1898 (Meiji 31) [id: DK050020k] ……… p. 101

The business report for the 11th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and an auditor is elected to succeed one whose term of office has expired. Eiichi participates.

14 January 1898 (Meiji 31) [id: DK050021k] ……… p. 106

The bank holds an extraordinary general meeting and decides to move the head office’s business office.

14 July 1898 (Meiji 31) [id: DK050022k] ……… p. 109

The business report for the 12th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

7 October 1898 (Meiji 31) [id: DK050023k] ……… p. 112

An extraordinary general meeting decides to establish a branch of the bank at 5-chōme 16-banchi, Kōji-machi, Kōjimachi-ku and name it Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō Kōjimachi Shiten (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行麹町支店, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd., Kōjimachi Branch). Eiichi participates.

12 January 1899 (Meiji 32) [id: DK050024k] ……… p. 117

The business report for the 13th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and an auditor is elected to succeed one whose term of office has expired. Eiichi participates.

13 July 1899 (Meiji 32) [id: DK050025k] ……… p. 120

The business report for the 14th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and it is decided to revise the articles of association due to the enacting of the new Commercial Law. Eiichi participates.

11 January 1900 (Meiji 33) [id: DK050026k] ……… p. 130

The business report for the 15th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). In addition, it is decided to move the head office’s business office. An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and three directors and one auditor are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates in these and other matters.

19 July 1900 (Meiji 33) [id: DK050027k] ……… p. 135

The business report for the 16th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

17 January 1901 (Meiji 34) [id: DK050028k] ……… p. 137

The business report for the 17th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates.

18 July 1901 (Meiji 34) [id: DK050029k] ……… p. 140

The business report for the 18th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

16 January 1902 (Meiji 35) [id: DK050030k] ……… p. 143

The business report for the 19th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates.

3 May 1902 (Meiji 35) [id: DK050031k] ……… p. 146

Eiichi gives notice that he will go on a study tour of Europe and the United States.

17 July 1902 (Meiji 35) [id: DK050032k] ……… p. 146

The business report for the 20th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

15 January 1903 (Meiji 36) [id: DK050033k] ……… p. 149

The business report for the 21st period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and directors and auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates.

16 July 1903 (Meiji 36) [id: DK050034k] ……… p. 152

The business report for the 22nd period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and one auditor is elected to fill a vacancy. Eiichi participates.

14 January 1904 (Meiji 37) [id: DK050035k] ……… p. 155

The business report for the 23rd period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and two auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. It is also decided to establish a branch at 34-banchi, Komagata-chō, Asakusa-ku and name it Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō Asakusa Shiten (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行浅草支店, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd. Asakusa Branch). Eiichi participates in this and other matters.

14 July 1904 (Meiji 37) [id: DK050036k] ……… p. 160

The business report for the 24th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

12 January 1905 (Meiji 38) [id: DK050037k] ……… p. 163

The business report for the 25th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and a director is elected to fill a vacancy and auditors are elected to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates.

20 July 1905 (Meiji 38) [id: DK050038k] ……… p. 166

The business report for the 26th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省).

18 January 1906 (Meiji 39) [id: DK050039k] ……… p. 169

The business report for the 27th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting to elect directors and auditors to succeed those whose terms of office have expired. Eiichi participates.

19 July 1906 (Meiji 39) [id: DK050040k] ……… p. 172

The business report for the 28th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and it is determined that the total amount of shares have been paid so it is decided to double the capital. On 8 November, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders is held to report on payment of new shares. Eiichi participates in this and other matters.

24 January 1907 (Meiji 40) [id: DK050041k] ……… p. 178

The business report for the 29th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting to elect auditors to succeed those whose terms of office have expired and to institute the new office of managing director. Also, it is decided to establish a branch at 5-chōme 68-banchi, Aoyama Minami-chō, Akasaka-ku and name it Kabushiki Kaisha Tōkyō Chochiku Ginkō Aoyama Shiten (株式会社東京貯蓄銀行青山支店, Tokyo Savings Bank Ltd. Aoyama Branch). Eiichi participates in the proceedings.

18 July 1907 (Meiji 40) [id: DK050042k] ……… p. 184

The business report for the 30th period is submitted to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). An extraordinary general meeting is held following the ordinary general meeting and it is decided to move the Kōjimachi branch. Eiichi participates.

15 March 1909 (Meiji 42) [id: DK050043k] ……… p. 190

Shibusawa Tokuji (渋沢篤二) is made the managing director of the bank. Eiichi participates.

10 October 1882 (Meiji 15) [id: DK050044k] ……… p. 192

Minister of Finance (大蔵卿) Matsukata Masayoshi’s (松方正義) proposal having been accepted, the Bank of Japan Ordinance was enacted on 27 June of this year pursuant to Grand Council of State Edict No. 32. The Bank opens for business on this day. Eiichi is a shareholder.

12 October 1882 (Meiji 15) [id: DK050045k] ……… p. 197

The Bank of Japan (日本銀行) sets up a committee to review discounted bills. Eiichi is selected as a member of the committee and agrees to participate.

28 April 1883 (Meiji 16) [id: DK050046k] ……… p. 199

Eiichi attends the opening ceremony of the Bank of Japan (日本銀行) and delivers a congratulatory address as a representative of the national banks.

19 May 1883 (Meiji 16) [id: DK050047k] ……… p. 204

On the 10th of this month, pursuant to Article 112 of the revised National Bank Ordinance, Minister of Finance (大蔵卿) Matsukata Masayoshi (松方正義) issued a directive that each national bank formulate a method for redeeming their banknotes and directed the Bank of Japan (日本銀行) to discuss the matter with each national bank and come to an agreement. Eiichi, however, perceiving the complications of redeeming the banknotes, proposed to the associated banks of the Tokyo Bankers’ Association (東京銀行集会所) that they adopt a common procedure for redeeming their banknotes and the proposal was accepted. On this day, the Bankers’ Association submits the proposal to the Bank of Japan. In turn, the Bank of Japan petitions the minister of finance and approval is granted.

10 October 1887 (Meiji 20) [id: DK050048k] ……… p. 209

The Bank of Japan (日本銀行) holds a banquet to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Eiichi attends. From this time onward, he frequently attends banquets and other events held by the Bank.

15 April 1890 (Meiji 23) [id: DK050049k] ……… p. 210

From the beginning of this year, the negative effect of the emergence of many new companies had caused a financial panic. On this day, Eiichi receives a telegraph invitation from Minister of Finance (大蔵大臣) Matsukata Masayoshi (松方正義). Eiichi, Yasuda Zenjirō (安田善次郎), and Nishimura Torashirō (西村虎四郎) go to Osaka as representatives of the associated banks of the Tokyo Bankers’ Association (東京銀行集会所) and join discussions on relief measures. As a result, they receive approval from the minister of finance on the 8th of the following month; add 15 additional types of shares to the Bank of Japan (日本銀行) list of discounted bills securities, which until then had consisted only of public bonds; and create a system of collateral financing.

July 1884 (Meiji 17) [id: DK050050k] ……… p. 221

This month Eiichi becomes a shareholder of Yokohama Specie Bank (横浜正金銀行). He remains a shareholder of the Bank for several years.

8 December 1896 (Meiji 29) [id: DK050051k] ……… p. 222

Eiichi is appointed by the Cabinet to serve as a member of the founding committee for Nippon Kangyo Bank (日本勧業銀行). He is relieved of the duty on 30 June 1897.

2 August 1897 (Meiji 30) [id: DK050052k] ……… p. 230

On this day Nippon Kangyo Bank (日本勧業銀行) opens for business. Eiichi is a shareholder.

15 October 1907 (Meiji 40) [id: DK050053k] ……… p. 230

Eiichi attends a celebration held at the Imperial Hotel (帝国ホテル) to mark the 10th anniversary of the organization of Nippon Kangyo Bank (日本勧業銀行) and delivers a speech.

26 October 1897 (Meiji 30) [id: DK050054k] ……… p. 231

Eiichi is appointed by the Cabinet to serve as member of the founding committee for the Bank of Taiwan (台湾銀行). He is relieved of the duty on 4 July 1899.

26 September 1899 (Meiji 32) [id: DK050055k] ……… p. 237

On this day, the Bank of Taiwan (台湾銀行) opens for business at a temporary office located on the grounds of the Government-General of Taiwan (台湾総督府). Eiichi is a shareholder.

20 May 1899 (Meiji 32) [id: DK050056k] ……… p. 238

Eiichi is appointed by the Cabinet to serve as a member of the founding committee for Hokkaido Takushoku Bank (北海道拓殖銀行). He is relieved of the duty in February 1900.

31 March 1900 (Meiji 33) [id: DK050057k] ……… p. 247

Eiichi is appointed by the Cabinet to serve as a member of the founding committee for the Industrial Bank of Japan (日本興業銀行). He is relieved of the duty on 14 April 1902.

17 February 1902 (Meiji 35) [id: DK050058k] ……… p. 254

On this day, the Industrial Bank of Japan (日本興業銀行) holds an organizational general meeting at the Tokyo Bankers’ Association (東京銀行集会所). Eiichi, as a shareholder, is elected as an auditor. It opens for business at a temporary office at 2-banchi, Kabuto-chō, Nihonbashi-ku on 11 April of this year.

6 June 1909 (Meiji 42) [id: DK050059k] ……… p. 261

Having reached his 70th year, Eiichi decides to retire from his business involvements, with the exception of those at the Dai-Ichi Ginko (第一銀行) and a few other companies. On this day, he asks for permission to resign as an auditor of the Industrial Bank of Japan (日本興業銀行).

9 June 1876 (Meiji 9) [id: DK050060k] ……… p. 264

Previously Eiichi had been consulted by Minomura Rizaemon (三野村利左衛門), an executive with the Mitsui family, about the organization of Mitsui Bank (三井銀行). Eiichi had expressed his opinion and given his support. On this day, Minomura sends Eiichi a letter of appreciation. Henceforth Eiichi maintains a close relationship with Mitsui Bank.

December 1876 (Meiji 9) [id: DK050061k] ……… p. 266

Previously, in the autumn of 1876, Nakao Kihei (中尾喜平) and others had proposed the establishment of a national bank in Ōita. They asked Eiichi for guidance and, this month, he sends them a letter of advice. The following year, on 12 October 1877, a license to found the Dai-Nijūsan Kokuritsu Ginkō (第二十三国立銀行, 23rd National Bank) in Ōita is granted and on 11 November of the same year it opens for business with 50,000 yen of capital.

2 May 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050062k] ……… p. 269

An application had been made for permission to open a branch of the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) in the Aomori area by pooling funds from wealthy local merchants. On this day, Eiichi writes a letter to Watanabe Kazutaka [?] (渡辺和威), an Aomori prefectural government official, providing instructions. Thereafter Eiichi provides detailed guidance on establishing a bank on several more occasions and, on 20 January 1879, the Dai-Gojūkyū Kokuritsu Ginkō (第五十九国立銀行, 59th National Bank) opens for business in Hirosaki.

11 July 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050063k] ……… p. 284

Previously, at the request of Date Munenari (伊達宗城), Eiichi had provided guidance for the organization of a national bank. On this day, a license to open the Twentieth National Bank of Japan (第二十国立銀行) is granted and, on 10 August of this year, the Bank opens for business. Eiichi assists in many ways even after the opening.

10 October 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050064k] ……… p. 285

Previously, Eiichi had provided guidance and assistance to Hayakawa Jūemon [?] (早川重右衛門), Kurosawa Takajirō (黒沢鷹次郎), and other wealthy merchants in the Minami-saku district of Nagano prefecture who had been planning the organization of a national bank. On this day, a license is granted to open the Nineteenth National Bank of Japan (第十九国立銀行) in Ueda. Hayakawa becomes the president of the bank and, on 8 November of this year, it opens for business.

January 1878 (Meiji 11) (?) [id: DK050065k] ……… p. 290

On 16 January 1878, the Dai-Sanjūni Kokuritsu Ginkō (第三十二国立銀行, 32nd National Bank) in Osaka is granted a license to start business and, on 1 February of the same year, it opens for business. At the time of the bank’s organization, Eiichi, together with Godai Tomoatsu (五代友厚), apparently used his influence to conclude a contract for the hiring of Toyama Shūzō (外山修造) as a business mentor to the bank. Then Eiichi becomes a shareholder of the bank and continues to provide support in significant ways.

October 1878 (Meiji 11) (?) [id: DK050066k] ……… p. 294

Previously, in February 1878, two representative organizing incorporators of the 77th National Bank (第七十七国立銀行) had travelled to Tokyo to meet with Eiichi and receive advice on the founding of a bank. This month Eiichi, together with Shibusawa Kisaku (渋沢喜作), arrives in Sendai, provides advice for the organization of the 77th National Bank, and becomes a shareholder. On 17 October of the same year, the Bank holds an organizational general meeting, on 7 November a license to start business is granted, and on 9 December operations begin. Thenceforth Eiichi works towards the development of the bank in many ways.

January 1909 (Meiji 42) [id: DK050067k] ……… p. 306

Ever since guiding the founding of the 77th National Bank (第七十七国立銀行), Eiichi has helped the Bank in many ways. This month he becomes an advisor to the 77th National Bank.

16 October 1877 [1878] (Meiji 10 [11]) [id: DK050068k] ……… p. 313

Previously, the Dai-Jūroku Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十六国立銀行, 16th National Bank) in Gifu had, under Eiichi’s guidance, received training from the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) in bookkeeping and other things. It had opened for business on 1 October 1877, but, because there was suspicion that it was in violation of the National Bank Ordinance, sanctions had seemed imminent. On this day Eiichi sends a letter to Minister of Finance (大蔵卿) Ōkuma Shigenobu (大隈重信) defending the bank and clearing it of the charges.

20 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050069k] ……… p. 317

Previously, Mishima Okujirō (三島億二郎) had consulted with Kishi Ukichi (岸宇吉) and made plans to establish a national bank in Nagaoka using kinroku kōsai (hereditary pension bonds). They went to Tokyo together and visited Eiichi, asking him for advice. Eiichi thus provided them with detailed guidance. On this day, the Dai-Rokujūku Kokuritsu Ginkō (第六十九国立銀行, 69th National Bank) opens for business in Nagaoka.

October 1882 (Meiji 15) [id: DK050070k] ……… p. 323

This month, with the opening of the Bank of Japan (日本銀行), Eiichi uses his influence to have Kishi Ukichi (岸宇吉), as a representative of the Dai-Rokujūku Kokuritsu Ginkō (第六十九国立銀行, 69th National Bank), purchase 100 shares of Bank of Japan (日本銀行) stock. Several years later, Kishi earns a profit of tens of thousands of yen by selling the shares but, following Eiichi’s advice, he uses this gain to create a relief fund for employees of his bank.

1 December 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050071k] ……… p. 325

Previously, Eiichi had provided guidance and assistance to the inauguration of the Dai-Rokujūhachi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第六十八国立銀行, 68th National Bank) in Kōriyama. On this day, the bank presents Eiichi with a letter of thanks and a gift.

June 1885 (Meiji 18) [id: DK050072k] ……… p. 326

Previously, in the autumn of 1884, Hokuriku Bank (北陸銀行) had been on the verge of bankruptcy. This month, executives and others go to Tokyo and ask Eiichi for help. Because of this, the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) loans 100,000 yen to save the Bank.

19 May 1892 (Meiji 25) [id: DK050073k] ……… p. 327

As the Dai-Sanjūsan Kokuritsu Ginkō (第三十三国立銀行, 33rd National Bank) in Tokyo has gone bankrupt, Eiichi, Abe Taizō (阿部泰蔵), and Suenobu Michinari (末延道成) are directed by Minister of Finance (大蔵大臣) Watanabe Kunitake (渡辺国武) to become guarantors of the remains of the bank.

7 June 1893 (Meiji 6) [id: DK050074k] ……… p. 330

Eiichi is relieved of his obligations as a guarantor of the bankrupt Dai-Sanjūsan Kokuritsu Ginkō (第三十三国立銀行, 33rd National Bank) in Tokyo by the minister of finance (大蔵大臣) and presented with a letter of thanks and gift.

January 1893 (Meiji 26) [(?)] [id: DK050075k] ……… p. 338

The Dai-Hachijūku Kokuritsu Ginkō (第八十九国立銀行, 89th National Bank) in Tokushima offers a position to Iwashita Toshiyuki (岩下敏之). Eiichi acts as an intermediary.

6 May 1894 (Meiji 27) [id: DK050076k] ……… p. 339

Kabushiki Kaisha Kumagaya Ginkō (株式会社熊谷銀行, Kumagaya Bank Ltd.) holds an inaugural general meeting. Eiichi is a shareholder and incorporator.

December 1895 (Meiji 28) [id: DK050077k] ……… p. 353

Kabushiki Kaisha Takaoka Kyōritsu Ginkō (株式会社高岡共立銀行, Takaoka Joint Bank Ltd.) is established this month. Incorporators and others ask Eiichi to recommend someone for the post of bank manager, so Eiichi recommends Ōhashi Hanshichirō (大橋半七郎), an employee of the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank). Henceforth Eiichi assists the bank in significant ways.

1 October 1896 (Meiji 29) [(?)] [id: DK050078k] ……… p. 360

Kabushiki Kaisha Kyūshū Shōgyō Ginkō (株式会社九州商業銀行, Kyushu Commercial Bank Ltd.) opens for business on this day. Eiichi is an incorporator.

January 1897 (Meiji 30) [(?)] [id: DK050079k] ……… p. 361

Eiichi becomes an advisor to Akita Ginkō (秋田銀行, Akita Bank) and henceforth assists the bank in many ways.

8 April 1900 (Meiji 33) [id: DK050080k] ……… p. 362

Eiichi is nominated as a counselor to Kabushiki Kaisha Kurosu Ginkō (株式会社黒須銀行, Kurosu Bank Ltd.). He resigns in June 1902.

January 1902 (Meiji 35) [id: DK050081k] ……… p. 365

Shibusawa Kisaku (渋沢喜作), Ebara Yoshihei (江原芳平), and others ask Eiichi for assistance with Sanjūku Ginkō (三十九銀行, 39 Bank). Eiichi provides assistance as the president of the Dai-Ichi Ginko (第一銀行).

October 1906 (Meiji 39) [id: DK050082k] ……… p. 366

Eiichi becomes a consultant to the Anglo-Japanese Bank (日英銀行).

May 1908 (Meiji 41) [id: DK050083k] ……… p. 368

Previously, Kabushiki Kaisha Miyagiya Chochiku Ginkō (株式会社宮城屋貯蓄銀行, Miyagiya Savings Bank Ltd.) had gone bankrupt. This month, Eiichi and several others are assigned to manage the liquidation of the bank, which is completed in December.

22 July 1909 (Meiji 42) [id: DK050084k] ……… p. 385

Depositors of Kabushiki Kaisha Miyagiya Chochiku Ginkō (株式会社宮城屋貯蓄銀行, Miyagiya Savings Bank Ltd.), which had been liquidated by Eiichi and others the previous year, organize Tōkyō Sakae Ginkō (東京栄銀行, Tokyo Sakae Bank) and hold an organizational general meeting. Eiichi gives a speech.

September 1908 (Meiji 41) [id: DK050085k] ……… p. 390

Previously, a conflict among executives at Kabushiki Kaisha Teikoku Shōgyō Ginkō (株式会社帝国商業銀行, Imperial Bank of Commerce Ltd.) had led to the directors resigning and Baron Gō Seinosuke (郷誠之助) becoming the new chairman of the board of directors. Eiichi had been involved in mediating during this time. This month, he becomes an advisor to the bank and works on its behalf.

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2 July 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050094k] ……… p. 432

After the promulgation of the revised National Bank Ordinance in August of the previous year, there had been a gradual increase in the organization of national banks. Citing the need for an organization to promote good relations among bankers and a forum for the discussion of issues important to business, Eiichi had obtained the approval of other bankers and organized the Takuzenkai (択善会). On this day, the first meeting is held at the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) in Kabuto-chō. Eiichi attends and talks about the society’s goals.

2 July 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050095k] ……… p. 437

Previously, Eiichi had proposed to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省) that other banks’ notes be appropriated for use as reserves. On this day, Eiichi talks to bankers about the aforementioned proposal and asks for their opinions. In general, public opinion is that there is no other option. He promises that he will let them know when the proposal is formally approved.

3 September 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050096k] ……… p. 438

On this day, the third meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Third National Bank of Japan (第三国立銀行) in Kobuna-chō, Nihonbashi-ku. Eiichi gives a speech about the need to keep interest low on loans to the commerce and industry sector.

3 September 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050097k] ……… p. 441

Previously, the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) had applied for a reduction in stamp taxes on current accounts but the reduction had been rejected on the grounds that it was against regulations. Believing the reduction to be crucial to the development of commercial transactions, however, Eiichi consults with other banks on this day and decides to apply again. Later it is rejected once more.

1 October 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050098k] ……… p. 442

On this day, the fourth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Fifth National Bank of Japan (第五国立銀行) in Kakigara-chō. Eiichi attends and introduces an essay he has had translated into Japanese titled “Ginkō honbun no shokumu” (The Duties of Banks). The latter part of the essay is later presented in a speech by Sudō Tokiichirō (須藤時一郎). Eiichi then talks about restrictions on fractional currency notes and asks those present for their opinions.

1 October 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050099k] ……… p. 448

Previously, at the third meeting, Yasuda Zenjirō (安田善次郎) had proposed a measure concerning methods for the trading of cash transfers and the circulation of promissory notes, but there had been objections and a decision could not be easily reached, so Eiichi had promised to hold another meeting later. On this day, Eiichi explains the difficulty of implementing the proposed measure. The others agree and the proposal is thus rejected.

5 November 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050100k] ……… p. 449

On this day, Eiichi attends the fifth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō and gives a speech entitled “Ginkōsha wa shokusan ni chūi sezaru bekarazaru no setsu” (A Discourse on Why Bankers Must Pay Heed to the Development of Industry).

5 November 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050101k] ……… p. 452

Previously, there had been discussions on recording the main points of society meetings and providing them as reference for the various banks. Since others were also in agreement, on this day, Eiichi announces that records of salient points of the first through fourth meetings will be compiled for publication. Also, following the wishes of all present, it is decided that the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) will hereafter oversee the compilation.

5 November 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050102k] ……… p. 453

Previously, the Takuzenkai (択善会) had submitted a proposal, under joint signature, concerning procedures for the exchange of damaged banknotes. On the 2nd of this month, there had been an unofficial announcement from the Banking Division (銀行課). On this day, Eiichi refers the matter to the membership at the fifth meeting. Three banks—the Dai-Ichi Ginko (第一銀行), the Dai-Jūgo Ginkō (第十五銀行, 15th Bank), and Mitsui Bank (三井銀行)—are selected as board members and the Dai-Ichi Ginko is entrusted with a draft proposal. Then, discussion of the rules and regulation tables concerning the exchange of damaged banknotes is deferred to a meeting to be held on 3 December.

3 December 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050103k] ……… p. 464

The sixth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) in Kabuto-chō. Eiichi attends and speaks on the meaning of an essay by Groom which he has had translated into Japanese with the title “Shihei o ze to suru no setsu” (Discourse on the Merits of Paper Currency). Eiichi later has Weston’s critique translated into Japanese and shows it at another meeting.

3 December 1877 (Meiji 10) [id: DK050104k] ……… p. 471

The Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) had been conducting insurance business in addition to banking for some time. On this day, Hara Zenzaburō (原善三郎), president of the Dai-Ni Kokuritsu Ginkō (第二国立銀行, 2nd National Bank), announces that his bank will also go into the insurance business. Eiichi gives advice on the management of insurance business.

14 January 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050105k] ……… p. 472

The seventh meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at Mitsui Bank (三井銀行) in Suruga-chō, but Eiichi is unable to attend because of illness. He asks Sudō Tokiichirō (須藤時一郎) to fill in for him and introduce an essay he has recently written.

4 March 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050106k] ……… p. 474

The ninth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and speaks on an essay he has had translated into Japanese titled “Eikoku sono shihon o shōbi suru” (England Has Consumed Its Capital). He also talks about his own essay, “Ginkō zasshi o yomu” (Reading Bank Magazines).

4 March 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050107k] ……… p. 479

Previously, Eiichi had proposed changing the format of meeting proceedings and received approval from the membership. On this day, therefore, he presents a second proposal and asks for discussion. It is decided to henceforth commission Nippōsha (日報社) to publish the proceedings. Nippōsha changes the title of the proceedings to Rizai shinpō (Asset Management News).

11 March 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050108k] ……… p. 482

The Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) is entrusted with the issue of procedures for exchanging damaged paper currency by the associated banks at a meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会), gathers proposals from each bank, prepares a separate written statement of opinion, and submits the statement to the Banking Division of the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省). After several submissions, approval is granted on 12 July 1879. However, because the point is not conveyed adequately, another statement of opinion is submitted. It is not approved and the matter comes to an end. Later, another statement concerning supplementary rules and revision of regulations concerning exchange of damaged banknotes is submitted.

1 April 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050109k] ……… p. 495

The tenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō, but Eiichi is too busy to attend. He has Sudō Tokiichirō (須藤時一郎) speak on his behalf, giving a brief history of banking and introducing Gilbart’s treatise on practical banking.

6 May 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050110k] ……… p. 509

The eleventh meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and shows those present a booklet on Edo-period granaries (倉廩) and rice brokers (札差小誌) produced under his supervision. He also speaks on the main points noted in its preface.

24 June 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050111k] ……… p. 523

The twelfth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and presents to those gathered three articles he has had translated into Japanese: “Beikoku ginkō no kōseki” (The Achievements of American Banks), “Gasshūkoku hogo seijiron” (U.S. Protectionist Political Theory), and “Ginkō eigyōjō no mondō” (Questions and Answers on Bank Operations). He gives a talk outlining the contents of the articles.

24 June 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050112k] ……… p. 529

Previously, the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank), together with Mitsui Bank (三井銀行), had decided to invite applications for industrial loans. Eiichi had worked to encourage applications and, on this day, at a meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会), he gives a speech urging associated banks to apply.

22 July 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050113k] ……… p. 530

The thirteenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) in Kabuto-chō. Eiichi attends and presents to those gathered a work containing questions and answers about bank operations that he has had translated into Japanese. He gives a talk outlining its main points.

22 July 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050114k] ……… p. 532

Eiichi reports on the increase of capital of each of the national banks and the establishment of new branches.

14 August 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050115k] ……… p. 533

The fourteenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Tsukiji Seiyōken. Eiichi attends and gives a speech that describes the outline of Dunning Macleod’s theory of reliance as well as his discourse on bank operations, which Eiichi has had translated into Japanese.

9 September 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050116k] ……… p. 538

The fifteenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and speaks on an essay he has had translated into Japanese, entitled “Daikin toritate ni tsuite ginkō no sekinin” (The Responsibility of Banks in Collecting Fees).

9 September 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050117k] ……… p. 540

Previously, Tsuda Tsukane (津田束), a director of the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank), had written to the society asking about interest on bank taxes. On this day, Eiichi talks about the letter, saying in effect that they should not have to justify the matter. Since those present agree, it is decided to respond to the query with this opinion.

7 October 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050118k] ……… p. 544

The sixteenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Dai-Jūgo Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十五国立銀行, 15th National Bank) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and gives a speech on an essay he has written entitled “Kinroku kōsai o ginkō no kabukin ni kan’yō suru wa tsutomete sono kakaku o shite teii ni tokoro rashimubeki no setsu” (Views on the Need to Keep the Cost Low When Converting Hereditary Pension Bonds into Bank Shares).

7 October 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050119k] ……… p. 546

Previously, the Dai-Jū Kokuritsu Ginkō (第十国立銀行, 10th National Bank) had written to Eiichi asking for his opinion on its request for permission to produce lined paper for stamp taxes used for bank drafts. Eiichi had revised the draft request, presented it as a proposal titled “Aratani furidashi tegata no tame ni inzei kaishi o seishutsu suru o negau no gi” (Request on the Matter of Producing Stamp Tax Lined Paper for New Certificates of Deposit), and submitted it for deliberation. The proposal had been accepted and it had been decided that there was no need to jointly sign and apply for approval. On this day, Eiichi presents to the society the text of “Furidashi tegata ni shiyō subeki inzei kaishi go-shinsei no gi negaisho” (Application on the Matter of Producing Stamp Tax Lined Paper to Be Used for Certificates of Deposit), the request he had received from the Dai-Jū Kokuritsu Ginkō, along with attached inquiries, and provides explaination. Those present respond that they will follow the decision made earlier and that joint signature by the associated banks will not be necessary.

7 October 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050120k] ……… p. 548

Eiichi presents for deliberation the draft request “Tōza azukari kin kogitte inzei no gi ni tsuki negaisho” (Application Regarding the Matter of Stamp Taxes on Current Accounts). The draft is unanimously accepted and on 22 October it is submitted.

7 October 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050121k] ……… p. 550

Previously, the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) had submitted a request to the Ministry of Finance (大蔵省) concerning stamp taxes on discounted bills. Approval was recently given and, on this day, Eiichi presents and explains the request in question along with sample endorsement letters.

7 October 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050122k] ……… p. 552

Previously, Yasuda Zenjirō (安田善次郎) had argued for the necessity of circulating bank drafts among the society’s associated banks. Eiichi had said that the time was not yet ripe. Then, taking advantage of changes in circumstances, Eiichi had announced a proposal for endorsing bank checks, held discussions, and tried to bring about a decision. On this day, Eiichi again submits the proposal for deliberation. The proposal is unanimously accepted, jointly signed by the member banks, and, on 9 October, is submitted for approval. Approval is given on 27 November.

2 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050123k] ……… p. 558

The seventeenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Tsukiji Seiyōken. Eiichi attends and introduces an essay he has had translated into Japanese, entitled “Shojinin barai no kogitte ni tokubetsu no uragaki o nasu koto” (On Affixing Special Endorsements to Checks Payable to the Bearer). It is to be published in the eighth issue of Rizai shinpō (Asset Management News). He also gives a speech on “Rikuzen Rikuchū chihō shōjō gairyaku” (An Outline of Business Conditions in the Rikuzen and Rikuchū Regions),” a section from a report on his tour of the two regions.

2 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050124k] ……… p. 562

Previously, Taneda Seiichi (種田誠一) had suggested that a method should be devised to increase the circulation of bills of exchange. Eiichi had had Jevons’s “Tsūkaron hyōshin no bu” (Discourses on Currency, Section on Credit) translated for reference and introduced the contents. Later Taneda had also presented “Kōkanjo setsuritsu oyobi ‘koruresupondensu’ kōtsū hō gian” (Proposal on Methods for the Establishing of Clearing Houses and the Spread of ‘Correspondence’) for deliberation. Those present had agreed. It had thus been decided to revise the proposal and discuss it again at another time. Therefore, at a later meeting, Eiichi had explained the methods of paper currency exchange and asked for opinions. To obtain the agreement of the membership, on this day Eiichi reads aloud “Kokuritsu ginkō hakkō shihei kōkan hōsoku setchi no gi ni tsuki kenpaku” (Petition for Establishing Procedures for the Exchange of National Bank-issued Paper Currency) and asks that the matter be deliberated once more. After some revisions are made, the draft is unanimously accepted. The Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) therefore writes up the revised version and it is submitted on 25 December.

2 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050125k] ……… p. 574

Previously, Eiichi had suggested applying for permission to establish rental warehouses. The suggestion had been approved, so Eiichi had drafted an application for the construction of a warehouse as well as a plan for construction procedures and asked that they be discussed. After the discussion, the proposals had been jointly signed by the associated banks and submitted. On this day, Eiichi presents for perusal the proposal to be resubmitted to comply with requirements of the previously enacted rental warehouses law as well as the old rice certificate law.

2 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050126k] ……… p. 595

Eiichi displays requests by various banks for the handling of their stock trading recently sent to the society by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Eiichi says they should respond with a circulating letter [? 輪札] fairly soon.

16 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050127k] ……… p. 596

The eighteenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Chamber of Commerce (商法会議所) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and discusses an article he has had translated into Japanese, entitled “Ōbei 4-kakoku ginkōkai keikyō” (The Situation of Banking Associations in Four Countries in Europe and America). He also shows a table comparing surpluses and deficits of gold and silver in the country’s national banks and gives a speech on its significance.

16 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050128k] ……… p. 601

Eiichi consults on the issue of having Taguchi Ukichi (田口卯吉) combine Rizai shinpō (Asset Management News) and Ginkō zasshi (Bank Magazine) to start a new magazine through donations from banks. Since there is no opposition, it is decided that the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) and two other banks will form a committee to take care of the matter. On 29 January 1879, Tōkyō keizai zasshi (Tokyo Economics Magazine) is launched and publishes proceedings beginning with the 19th meeting.

16 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050129k] ……… p. 603

Eiichi introduces to the membership the national banks that have expressed a wish to join the society. He and the membership together agree to allow the banks to join.

25 December 1878 (Meiji 11) [id: DK050130k] ……… p. 605

The Ōsaka Ginkōkai (大阪銀行会, Osaka Bankers Association) consults the society about dealing with procedures for paper currency exchange. Eiichi replies on behalf of the society’s associated banks.

13 January 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050131k] ……… p. 605

The nineteenth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Chamber of Commerce (商法会議所) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and talks about the collapse of the City of Glasgow Bank.

7 April 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050132k] ……… p. 607

The twenty-second meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Chamber of Commerce (商法会議所) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and makes a speech, sharing with members the Swiss currency banks alliance treaty and agreement regulations that he has had translated into Japanese.

7 April 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050133k] ……… p. 613

Previously, at the fourth meeting, the society’s rules had been partially amended. Later, Eiichi had proposed a thorough revision of the old rules. After several deliberations, new Takuzenkai Regulations and Takuzenkai Meeting Rules of Procedure had been established. Thus, on this day, Eiichi, in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations, draws lots to determine the seating order of members and reads the new rules and regulations aloud. An election is then held and Eiichi is almost unanimously backed for the post of president. Eiichi thereby becomes the society’s president.

5 May 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050134k] ……… p. 621

The twenty-third meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Chamber of Commerce (商法会議所) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and gives a speech on a section on bank directors’ wages from Gilbart’s treatise on practical banking, which Eiichi has had translated into Japanese.

9 June 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050135k] ……… p. 624

The twenty-fourth meeting of the Takuzenkai (択善会) is held at the Chamber of Commerce (商法会議所) in Kobiki-chō. Eiichi attends and presents an article he has had translated into Japanese, entitled “Ginkō eigyō jō no mondō” (Questions and Answers about Bank Operations), saying it should be included in the meeting’s proceedings.

7 September 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050136k] ……… p. 627

An autumn banquet is held at Eiichi’s Ōji villa. On 15 December, a winter banquet is held at the Chamber of Commerce (商法会議所) in Kobiki-chō.

13 October 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050137k] ……… p. 627

Previously, Eiichi had introduced Masuda Kokutoku (益田克徳), a director of Kaijō Hoken Kaisha (海上保険会社, Marine Insurance Company), to the membership and had him talk about the organization of the company. On this day, Eiichi speaks about the vital necessity of expanding marine insurance and improving the safety of businesses in general. Those present agree.

13 October 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050138k] ……… p. 630

Previously, Eiichi had submitted to the membership a proposal that banks throughout the country should develop ways of researching the important work of banks. Those present agreed to the idea. Thus, after several rounds of discussion, a draft inquiry was adopted and sent out to banks across the country asking for their responses. On this day, Eiichi announces that practical reports from banks across the country will be published in Tōkyō keizai zasshi (Tokyo Economics Magazine) as of the 11th issue.

13 October 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050139k] ……… p. 637

Previously, Eiichi had talked about the necessity in commerce and industry of discounted bills and proposed ways to handle cases when discounted bills were not honored. Since those present agreed, a revised draft was prepared at the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) and sent out to member banks for deliberation. On this day, Eiichi reads the draft aloud and submits it for deliberation. There is no opposition and the draft is adopted.

13 October 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050140k] ……… p. 640

Previously, Eiichi had submitted a proposal regarding the issue of monthly reserves. Eiichi received agreement from those present and, from that day onward, would often report on the accounts as representative manager. Thus, it is decided that, after this meeting, a statement of accounts will be prepared and distributed to the associated banks every six months.

17 November 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050141k] ……… p. 642

Previously, a letter had been received from the Ōsaka Ginkōkai (大阪銀行会, Osaka Bankers Association) requesting closer relations with the society and discussions on business matters. On this day, Eiichi reads the letter aloud and asks for opinions from the membership. Everyone present responds affirmatively. As a result of these discussions, proposals are made on the issue of stamp taxes on checkbooks and the issue of hours for handling bank drafts. After some debate, it is decided to submit the proposals. Ōmiwa Chōbee (大三輪長兵衛), a director of the Dai-Gojūhachi Ginkō (第五十八銀行, 58th Bank), is also made to report on the rules of the Ōsaka Kōkanjo (大阪交換所, Osaka Clearing House).

17 November 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050142k] ……… p. 646

Miwa Shinjirō (三輪信次郎) delivers a speech entitled “Ginkō eigyō muki no iken” (Opinions on the Direction of Banking Operations). Eiichi represents the membership and makes a brief speech of gratitude.

17 November 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050143k] ……… p. 648

Hara Rokurō (原六郎) expresses his views on why it is not appropriate to put in place arrangements for fixed term deposits with banks and asks for opinions from the membership. Eiichi agrees with this and presents the matter for deliberation. With no objections, it is jointly signed by the associated banks and submitted to the authorities, but it is not approved.

17 November 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050144k] ……… p. 648

Previously, a case of counterfeit currency found in Osaka had prompted Eiichi to propose that in the event of a bank operations related incident, a report should go out from the society to all banks across the country. Having gotten the approval of the membership, a special report outline was drafted at the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) and, on this day, presented for deliberation. After minor revisions, it is adopted without objections.

15 December 1879 (Meiji 12) [id: DK050145k] ……… p. 651

Previously, Eiichi had reported on and discussed submitting a report under joint signature with the associated banks of the society about a case in which the holder of a loan from Dai-Shijūichi Ginkō (第四十一銀行, 41st Bank) in Tochigi prefecture with a public bond certificate as security went bankrupt and the bank lost the preferential right to retrieve the loan. There being no objections, on this day, Eiichi read aloud a draft petition. The report is submitted to the authorities after committee members are chosen and revisions made.

20 January 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050146k] ……… p. 653

Previously there had been discussion on ways in which to transport damaged bank notes that had been exchanged and also on ways to prevent damage. On this day, a report is submitted to the authorities on methods of transportation. Later, a report is submitted on methods of damage prevention.

2 February 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050147k] ……… p. 656

The Dai-Rokujūroku Ginkō (第六十六銀行, 66th Bank) presents a proposal to compile the business reports of banks throughout the country. The proposal is discussed a number of times.

2 February 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050148k] ……… p. 657

Previously, Eiichi had announced that the Osaka branch of the Dai-Ichi Kokuritsu Ginkō (第一国立銀行, First National Bank) had notified him about a resolution by the bankers association in the same region that suggested the words “bill on demand” no longer be written on bills of exchange and the time limit indicated instead. He had suggested discussing the resolution with the association. Those present had agreed. On this day, Eiichi reads aloud a written reply from the Ōsaka Ginkōkai (大阪銀行会, Osaka Bankers Association) and submits it for deliberation. Since the membership does not agree with the Ōsaka Ginkōkai’s opinion, it is decided on a later day that a manager will inform the association of their decision.

1 March 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050149k] ……… p. 659

Eiichi makes proposals regarding the compilation of old and new promissory notes, the matter of having society meetings begin later in the day, and the creation of temporary members. All the proposals are accepted by those present.

12 April 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050150k] ……… p. 660

Since written reports from the society were under joint seal, their preparation was exceedingly time consuming. In view of this, Eiichi had previously proposed amending the stipulation on this matter. After several rounds of discussion, all members consented to the proposal. The draft proposal is adopted on this day and is later submitted.

14 June 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050151k] ……… p. 662

Eiichi introduces to the society’s general membership the national banks that have expressed a wish to join. He and the membership agree to allow the banks to join.

2 August 1880 (Meiji 13) [id: DK050152k] ……… p. 663

Previously, the society had attempted a proposal on the matter of the disposal of inconvertible notes, but in doing so it accidentally offended the authorities. As a result, on this day, Eiichi consults on whether to dissolve the society. The membership decides to dissolve the society.