Tokio, March 3 The Crown Prince left Tokio station at 9.35 this morning, on his departure for his European tour.
The citizens of the capital were astir early this morning t. bid farewell to the Crown Pri: ce Kanin and his suite. School children, troops and people massed along the beflagged streets through which the procession made its way from the Takanawa Palace to the station, amid continuous cheering. At the approach to the station triumphal arches had been erectd A distinguished gathering was present on the platform, comprising representatives of their Majesties, Princes, members of the Cabinet, and the two Houses of the Diet; officials and diplomats. Cheers were raised as_the special train steamed out. The railway line from Tokio to Yokohama was lined with crowds of people, shouting "Banzai."
The press this morning joins in expressing good wishes to the young Prince for his safely on a journey which is an event without precedent in the history of the country. The visit, it is said, will doubtless strengthen the ties of friendship between Japan and western countries, especially Great Britain, and will be of inestimable benefit, not only to the Prince, but to the Empire.
The Crown Prince left Yokohama:
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