pecial Correspondent in Japan Tokyo, Nov. 11.
The most impressive feature of today's celebration on the 2.600th an niversary of the founding of the Japanese Empire was the sentiment expressed by Emperor Hirohito that he profoundly desired a return of world peace. ax he replied to. the {elieitations of Prince Takamatsu, representing the Empire. and Rr. Joseph Grew. American Ambassador and closen of the Diplomatic Corps, Continuing His Majesty said, Though the present is a Period of great changes, we hope to join the happiness. of the return of the days of peace."
Their Majesties and the Kuyal Princes and" Princesses, foreign diplomats ahd national leaders participated ina light repast in the Palace Plaza, which was thronged by bout. $0.000 people. "Ancient dances and music symbolized the early days. Among. the correspondents attending. were two Germans. one Talian, one Soviet and the writer.
For the occasion, Tokyo was thronged with millions of pevpic. who watched monster lantern processions and thoroughly enjoyed themselves viewing the spe Muminations.
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