Tokio, Jan. 19.
The cruiser Montcalm, escorted by a Japanese warship with Marshal Joffre, Mme. Joffre, Mile. Joffre and a suite of five on board, is scheduled to anchor in the roadstead of Yokohama at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Preparations for their reception are being made and high tribute from this country will be paid to the hero of the Marne.
The French community at Yokohama has arranged an_ elaborate demonstration and the French Ambassador and staff, the Governor, the Mayor and leading officials of the port will receive the visitors, and drive to the railway station through decorated streets amd triumphal arches.
On his arrival in Tokio, Marshal Joffre will be greeted by repre-of the Army, Navy, ign Office and the Municipality. The visitors will drive to the residence of Baron Iwasaki, escorted by a military guard of honour and a band. During the first five days Marshal Joffre will remain the guest of the nation. The programme comprises a lunch at the Palace at noon on January 21 after which there will be a round of entertainments in which the officers and men of the Montcalm will be included.—Reuter.
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