Tokyo, Nov. 11.
The Emperor and Empress attended today"e celebrations held at the perial Palace in clear autumn weather. attended by 55,000 governmen A sunencie Tave Sentatives andi representatives various classes of Japanese life.
The Emperor in military wnigorm andthe Empress in western attire, entered. the ceremonial hall ted by Prince Takamatsu. the patron of the is the Prime Minister, Konore.
Following the chorus gave." or national anthem. by all hi.
fendante, Prince Takamatsu, offer~ 8 congratulatory address, said the nation war rejoicing on this aus pelons oseasion of the 2.000th anniversary of founding of the Jopanese Empire. but the world on the other hand was confronted with a Gisturbance unparalleled in history.
The Prince commented the Emperor had sent expeditionary forees to. China "to seek the lasting stabiiiza~ tion of East Asia" and had "entered an alliance with friendly. powers in fan effort to make substantial contributions to the lasting peace of the world'
Ju conclusion the Prince pledged the unity and solidarity' of the Roon™ to overcome current dificult ties
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