JAPANESE MISSION
WELCOME IN DOMINION AMBASSADOR'S GRATITUDE [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] CIIRISTCHUKCH. Sunday The Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Mr. Katsuji Debuchi, was given a civic welcome on Saturday. " Since our arrival in New Zealand," he said in reply, " we have been overwhelmed with kindness and hospitality. My appreciation is difficult to express in words. 1 can assure you of the wholehearted response your welcome will lind in the hearts of the people of Japan. 1 feel that my mission has been fortunate in its object. New Zealand has indicated its desire for friendship, and neighbourly friendship, with Japan such as has existed. 1 thank you from the bottom of my heart." In welcoming Mr. Debuchi and members of the party, the Mayor, Mr. D. G. Sullivan, M P., was supported by Sir Aloxander Young, representing the Government.
Mr. Debuclii placed a wreath at the Bridge of Remembrance. The party left for Timaru on Saturday and went to Mount Cook to-day. On Monday they will visit Dunedin.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22197, 26 August 1935, Page 12
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