Minister of Navy Expresses Thanks for Message Tokyo, Dec. 27.
Convening in plenary session this morning, the House of Peers adopted a reply to the Imperial message of Emperor Hirohito, and a message of appreciation, paying tribute to the achievements of Japanese troops in China, "The briant achievements of Japanese troops," the message said, "are chiefly attributable to the august virtues of the Emperor, but we cannot forget the effects of the brave and loyal soldiers and bluejackets.
The Diet's reply to the Imperial message of Emperor Hirohito, who opened the 73rd session yesterday moming, was conveyed to the Palace this morning by Count Yorinaga Matsudaira, President of the House
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