Strasbourg, June 23.
Prince Hirohito was welcomed on arrival here by M. Alapetite, the Commissioner-General of the Republic, and the chief local authorities. Military honours were rendered. Speaking at a luncheon, His Imperial Highness said his cordial reception in France was doubly precious in a city which had proved its unshakeable fidelity to the Motherland, and to-day symbolized the restoration of right. He concluded his speech by toasting Alsace in the name of Japan. He afterwards conferred a number of decorations and made a short trip on the Rhine, leaving for Metz in the evening.—Reuter.
Metz, June 23.
The Crown Prince of Japan, accompanied by Marshal Petain and his suite, arrived here at 9.30 this evening by special train from Strasbourg. His Imperial Highness was welcomed at the station by General Berthelot, the Governor of Metz, the Prefect of the Moselle, the Mayor of Metz, and prominent military officers. A large crowd gave him an enthusiastic reception.—Reuter.
Tokio, June 24.
"The epoch-making trip of Prince Hirohito, which will shortly come to an end," says the "J7ji'"' in an editorial, "has been far more bril-Nant than was ¢xpected at the outset by the Japanese people, who have been most favourably impressed by the friendship everywhere evinced, and the expression of a desire for more cordial relations between Japan_and the European Powers. The Japanese are most grateful for the frank and distinguished manner with which His Imperial Highness has represented the country, and introduced Japan to the western world."'—Reuter.
Paris, June 26.
Crown Prince Hirohito was accorded an enthusiastic reception ow his arrival at Verdun whither he was accompanied by Marshal Petain and several other officers. The Crown Prince proceeded to the cemetery in the suburb of Pave where he laid wreaths on the tombs of unknown soldiers and _afterwards visited the forts of Douaumont and Vaux where he was told the story of the battle of Verdun.—French Wireless through Reuter.
Paris, June 28.
Crown Prince Hirohito to-day visited the Sorbonne where the Rector of the Paris Academy announced that a Welfare Committee for Japanese students would shortly be established under the auspices of the University of Paris. Prince Hirohito thanked the Rector for the extremely friendly welcome given to Japanese students in French schools and colleges.—Reuter.
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