Tokyo, Nov. 11.
The Emperor and Empress attended today's celebrations held at the Lnperial Palace in clear autumn weather, attended-by 85,000 governmen officials. foreign diplomatic representatives and representatives of various classes of Japanese life.
The Emperor in military uniform and the Empress in western attire, entered the ceremonial hall led by Prince-Taksnatso, the patron of the celebration. commission, whose cha: r-:|man.is the Prime Minister, Prince Konoye.
Following the chorus of "Kim'- gave," or national anthem. by all h.. Sttendants, Prince Takamatsu, offering a congratulatory address, said the Ration was rejoicing on this auspicious occasion of the 2,600th anniversary of founding of the Japanese Empire. but the world on..the other hand was confronted with a disturbance unparalleled in history.
The Prince commented the Emperor had sent expeditionary. forces io China "to seek the stabilization of East Asia" andrbad "entered an alliance with friendly powers in an effort to make substantial. contributions to the lasting peace of the world."
In conclusion the Prince pledged the unity and sólidarity of the nə- fion" to overcome current difficul-
Representing the Diplomatic Corps, or which he is doyen, Mr. Joseph Grew, U.S. Ambassador, tendered a congratulatory address which read as "Your Imperial Majesty; It is with profound sense of solemnity on this occasion that on behalf of tke representatives of the foreign powers here assembled I express their Goop appreciation of the privilege of attending the celebration of this historic anniversary of the founding of the Japanese Empire. This anniversary symbolizes and marks the larg continunity.of the history and tradition for which Japan is deservedly distinguished. Today, on this mo-montons and profoundly significant Occasion, members of the diplomatic corps in Tokyo desire to convey to your Imperial Majesty and to the Japanese nation their most respectful and sincere felicitations, "May health and happiness attend your Imperial Majesty, their Imperial Majesties the Empress and Empress Dowager, and other members of the Imperial House. May your Majesty's people prosper and may your nation even increasingly contribute to the general culture and wellbeing of mankind."
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