Tokyo, Dec. 26.
Stabilization of East Asia by the realization of the Japanese Empire's aims was stressed today in an address by the Emperor in opening the 75th session of the Imperial Diet.
The Empire's aims, the Emperor declared, could be realized throtigh the fomenting of the nation's power and a careful study of conditions of the universe.
The Emperor referred specifically to the complex international situation arising from the war in Europe.
His Majesty was dressed in military attire and spoke in the House. of Peers.
The ordinary budget and the extra. ordinary military Budget for 1940-41 which the Diet will consider, together with various other legislative bills, the Emperor said, should be carefully weighed with the view of helping the Government conduct state affairs in the best possible manner.
With Maj. K. M. Bourne attending, the annual Boxing day tiffin at Louza Police Station was observed yesterday. Mr. H. M. D. Robertson, Assistant Commissioner of Police, welcomed guests who included Capt. Smyth, Deputy Commissioner, and Mr. Samson, Assistant Commissioner of Police. Chief Inspector Dudley, in charge, and Mrs. Dudley were host of the occasion.
Numbered among those attending were various people from the Force and upwards of 70 ladies attended. The arrangements were in charge of Chief Insp. Dudley, Insp. Ware and Sergt. Adams. Much of the success of the affair was due to the attendence of Larry and Steve of the Moulin Rouge who volunteered their services to provide musical entertainment.
None the least of the performance consisted of the two small children of Chief Insp. Dudley who, with their drums, and accoutrements amply supplied guests with musical entertainment, The party went to some lengths, much beyond the hour, and those attending felt that Louza had maintained the reputation of previous celled. ERAS years, and in one or two points ex-
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