The Emperor of Japan has sent a message to the Japanese forces at Tsingtao expressing his appreciation of "the faithful discharge of their duties by the officers and men of the Army and Navy."
To the British forces at Tsingtao, he cabled, "The Emperor deeply appreciates the brilliant deeds of the British Army and Navy which, in cooperation with the Japanese forces, have fought bravely and achieved the object of the war."
The Empress sent similar messages.
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