Tokio, Jan. 28.
Unusual significance may be attached to the trip to Europe of the Crown Prince which has been definitely arranged to -start on February 24.
Locally, it means that the health of the Emperor is satisfactorily restored. Internationally, it coincides with the period of renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.
The Crown Prince will proceed to England aboard the British-built battleship Katori, with the dsashima escorting.
He is to carry the highest decorations and most exquisite products of Japanese art for presentation to his British Royal hosts.
The Crown Prince will be accompanied by his Chamberlain, Viscount Iriye, Count Chinda, former Ambassador to England, his Royal Highness' tutor, General Nara, and other Court. dignitaries.
On returning, he will visit the other European capitals, but, (contrary to previous reports) not America.—Reuter. roundabout way, because easier of construction than the formerly projected direct line north from Chengchiatun to Taonanfu.
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