OVER 2000 PRISONERS.
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE . EMPEROR. (Receircd November 10th, 12.13 a.m.) ■" " : -TOKIO, November 8. V The.transfer of Tsing-tau is expected ( to take place on Tuesday. Tho"prisoners number 2300. The Japanese casualties were -140 in ■ thei final assault,, and two British nonofficers were- wounded.. . Tbft Emperor of Japan, in a message •Jα the Tsin£-tau ■• force, expresses appreciation of the faithful discharge of 'duly by , Japanese officers and men. His Majesty also cent a message to tho British force, ■whoso brilliant deeds, ho said/ in conjunction with-Japaneso "'■ bravery, had achieved one object of tho war. - '' ■ ■ " ■ ■ ' : :„ Eanress sent similar massagee.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 15121, 10 November 1914, Page 7
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