Tokyo, Jan. 20.
According to press reports, Royal Highness Prince Chichibu, the second son of the Emperor of Japan, who is now serving in the Imperial Army as second lieuten-lant attached fo the 3rd Regiment, at Azabu, Tokyo, and is well known as un energetic and expert sportsman, will leave here not Inter than. May' 10 for England, where it is, understood His Highness, will stay. for n couple of years to.study military and social affairs. The reason the Imperial Household Department refrains from officially announcing the exact date of his departure '3, it is alleged, due to the fact that arrangements necessary for his betrothal have not been' completed. In ease this affair is definitely fixed unexpectedly earlier, his departure. for England possibly will take place before May 10.
Tt is understood that prepara tions for the Prince's visit to Eng. land are not on such a large scale as on the ocowion of his brother, the Prince Regent's, visit to Europe few years ago. Prince Chichiba will take to the British - Royal ily presents of var ions from the, Japanese Imperial Family, which now are being specially selected by the Prince Rezent.—Eastern News Agency.
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