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Show JAPS ENTERTAIN THE RED CROSS MISSION TOKIO, Aug. 23. Cordiality and sympathy marked tho luncheon given by tho Japan Red Cross society to th,e American Red Cross' mission, which was on its way to Russia. Tho American mission, of which Dr. Frank Billings is chairman, was met on its arrival in Japan by a large delegation dele-gation of Japanese workers, including Baron Ishlguro, the president of the society, and other officers. Baron Ishlguro mado an interesting address at tho luncheon. He voiced Japancso appreciation of the warmth of the reception accorded In the United Unit-ed States to Japanese Red Cross missions mis-sions on their way to Europe and added: "Tho emblem of tho Red Cross has wiped out all the boundaries of state as well as tho distinction of raceB. Co-operation in this human work, as a matter of nature, cannot be othorwiso than In deep sympathy with each other. I feel, thoroforo, as if I meet old frlonds here today." |