Tokyo, Apr. 29.
Twenty-six thousand army officers and men passed in review before the Emperor of Japan today as the monarch celebrated his thirty-eighth Domei learned, will seek birthday.
In addition, 250 aeroplanes of the latest types, roared in perfect formation above the thousands of marching men, rumbling tanks, and galloping artillery and cavalry.
Participating in this imposing martial display, one of the largest in recent years, were 100 tanks of various sizes and types. Large portions, of heavy artillery units were mechanized.
Princes of the Blood, high army officers, and Cabinet officials attended the parade held at Yoyogi parade ground. Also present were foreign military and air attaches.
Audience to Officials Returning to the Palace at 11.10 o'clock, the Emperor received in audience in the inner Palace senior court officials close to the Throne, who presented their congratulations. Mr. Kurahei Yuasa, Lord of the Privy Seal, Mr. Tsueno Matsudaira, Minister of the Imperial Household, Admiral Saburo Hyakutake, Grand Chamberlain, and Lieut.-Gen. uxiiye Usami, Chief aide-de-camp to His Majesty, were among those received.
Followed by an entourage of the court officials, the Emperor proceeded to Phoenix Hall where he received messages of felicitations from members of the Imperial Family.
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Acting as an Imperial proxy, Count Ukenaga Kanroji, court chamber! paid homage to the spirits of the Imperial ancestors enshrined at the Imperial Sanctuary at 10 o'clock this morning. Prince Kimiteru Sanjo, Grand Master of Rituals in the Imperial Household Ministry, officiated at the rituals in observance of the
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