A Busy Week London, May 13.
The Crown Prince of Japan had a most interesting day to-day, with a full programme. He first received an address from the Japan Society at Chesterfield House this morning, and in the course of his reply, paid tribute to the Society's work in harmonizing the civilizations of the East and West. After this he visited the British Museum and then lunched at the Bank of England. Here he was cheered by a large crowd and was shown by the Governor Japanese bonds and gold blocks, valued at £100,000,000, lying in the bank's safe.
He then inspected the Tower of London, where he was received by a band playing the Japanese National Anthem, and reviewed the guard. The whole visit aroused extraordinary interest and the distinguished visitor was cheered by crowds numbering some thousands. From the Tower he was rowed to Westminster in the King's barge, forming one of a procession of five barges. This was witnessed by further crowds of spectators on board several steamers. A British destroyer which was passing had her crew drawn up and was decorated with flags.
This evening His Imperial Highness will attend a banquet at the Japanese Embassy, at which the Prince of Wales is to be the principal guest.
At Oxrorp.
May 14.
Accompanied by Prince Kamu and Count Chinda, the Crown Prince of Japan to-day paid an interesting visit to Oxford University and inspected the colleges and playing-fields, and witness sed the undergraduates at rowing practice. He was - enthusiastically fieness returned to London in the reeted by crowds. His Imperial
evening.
Mr, Lloyd George is spending the week-end at Chequers, where he will entertain a party to meet the Crown Prince of Japan.—Reuter.
Inspection or Boy Scouts.
London, May 15.
The Crown Prince of Japan this}. morning inspected a large gathering of Boy Scouts at Cranford and was keenly interested in their exercises.
He stated through Count Chinda that when he returned to Japan he would tell the Japanese Boy Scouts of his practical experience among English Boy Scouts, and hoped that this would help them to develop similarly to the English scouts.
The Crown Prince was delighted with the reception accorded him along the country roads.
He then went by motor to the Prime Minister's residence—"Chequers"—where he was received by Mr. Lloyd George at the main entrance and lunched with the! Route
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