Changchun, Mar. 1.
Japanese and Manchoukuo flags ar ying over buildings in Manchoukuo oilles today, Government and other offices have' closed their doors, and general holiday mood prevails on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the Manchoukuo. Empire.
One of the biggest items in a com. prehensive programme is the broad. sat fare arranged by the Manchuria 'Telephone and. Telegraph Company. Broadcasts throughout the day will include addresses to Japan, Germany and Tlaly, commemorative' entertainments and -in the evening oxcerpis from selected operas.
Cabled messages of congratulations and gratitude are being exchanged today between the Emperors of Japan and Manchoukuo—Reuter.
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