Rome, July 10.
The Pope will grant an audience to Crown Prince Hirohito on July 15. The date has been advanced at the express desire of Prince Hirohito and this is considered by some quarters as a step towards the inauguration of diplomatic relation between Japan and the Holy See.—Reuter.
Rome, July i2.
The Japanese Crown Prince arrived here to-day from Naples, and was accorded the highest honours. He was received at the station by the King and other distinguished personages, including the Duke of Aosta, the Prime Minister (Signor Bonomi) and members of the Cabinet. The professional route was effectively decorated and thronged with spected tors.—Reuter.
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