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Japanese fleet; b. Dec., 1847; m. d. of Viscount Kaiyeda. Educ.: Chiefly in England. Joined navy of Daimyo of Kagoshima, 186:3; was apptd. to "Kasuga" of the Imperial fleet, 1868, and was on board when she defeated rebel vessel " Kuaiten;" was in England studying naval matters, 1871-78, and returned to Japan on "Hiyei," one of first war vessels built in England to order of Japanese Government; precipitated China-Japanese war by sinking Chinese transport " Kowshing" although that vessel flew British flag and negotiations between China and Japan were still proceeding; was at that time in command of cruiser " Naniwa," and retained command until end of war; promoted Rear Admiral, 1895; Vice-Admiral, 1900; was given command of the combined Japanese Fleet, 1904, with rank of full Admiral; had the distinction of effectively blockading Port Arthur and defeating Russian fleet in every engagement during Russo-Japanese war; finally broke maritime power of Russia in Eastern waters in May, 1905, when practically annihilated Baltic Fleet; upon return to Japan in flag-ship " Mikasa " was given honour of national welcome and Imperial message of thanks. Decorations: 4th order Golden Kite; Order of Merit (British). Address: Department of the Navy, Tokyo, Japan.


TOKUDAIJI. Marquis Sanenori (TOKYO), G.C.V.O.; Grand Chamberlain and Keeper of Privy Seal; b. Dec., 1839, at Kyoto. Has been connected with Imp. Household since inauguration of Imp. Gov.; formerly Minister of Imp. Household Dept.; created Marquis, 1884; given G.C.V.O., May, 1906. Address: Tokyo, Japan.


TOKUGAWA, Prince Iyesato (TOKYO) President of House of Peers; b, July, 1863, at Tokyo. Educ.: in England, 1873-1877. Is adopted son of last Tokugawa Shogun; elected President of Upper House, 1903; created Prince, 1884. Address: Tokyo, Japan.


TOKUGAWA, Prince Keiki (TOKYO), Last of the Shoguns; b. 1837, 7th s, of Prince of Mito, one of Head Branches of Tokugawa family; after Restoration, retired from all public positions and resigned title of Prince; in 1902, was restored to princely rank, holding title independently of that of other branch of Tokugawa family. Address: Tokyo, Japan.


TOKUTOMI, Iichiro (TOKYO), Chief Editor and Proprietor of " Kokumin" newspaper; b. Jan., 1863, at Kumamoto. Educ.: Christian Seh.,. Do-shi-sha, Kyoto. Publications: "The Future Japan," 18S6, etc.. Address: Tokyo, Japan.


TOKYO, Bishop of (see: AWDRY, RT REV. W).


TOMIZU Hiroto (TOKYO), LL.D., Professor of Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. June, 1861, at Kanazawa. Educ.: in England and Germany. Undertook tour through Manchuria shortly before outbreak of Russo Japanese War; compelled to