JAP EMPEROR

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1928, Page 1

JAP EMPEROR

TI-IK EXTII ROX K.M ENT. tunited Press Association—By ElectricTelegraph—Copyright). TOKIO. Xovemher 6. Nothing marred a splendidly staged pageant for the Emperor of Japan’s enthronement. He departed for Kyoto promptly at the appointed hour. Bugles signalled the start trom the palace, and the procession, which was it magnificent spectacle, proceeded along a broad avenue leading to Gustation. Attention was concentrated on a wonderful palanquin containing regalia, carried on the shoulders oil bearers in ancient historical dress. The Emperor was in the uniform ol a Generalissimo, in a coach surmounted by a golden Phoenix, drawn by six horses, and followed by the coaches of the Empress. Prince, and Princess Chichibu and others of the Royal 1.-amilv. A gathering of the notables received ’H,oir .Majesties at the station. They ure resting at Nagoya Palace to-night and are continuing to Kyoto to-mor-row. .Many thousands assembled earlv at Tokio. to wait all night, so as t see the procession. The city is lavish |y decorated with lanterns, liiiiitinu and arches. Gmmls are picketed at barricades. A wide area lias been reserved for the privileged people surrounding the line of route.