New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-03
FORMAL RECEPTION OF THE JAPANESE
EMBASSY

WAsHNGroN March 1.-The charge d11direS
OF Japan, Mr. Mari presented his credentials 70 the sec
rotary OF state, at about to-day. The following
speeches we're delivered on the occasions:
Mr.. SECRETARY; Hs Imperial Majesty, the Tenno OF
Japan, desiring to bring bis people into more ultimate
connection with those OF the United states OF Ameres
and thereby cement and increase %aret & m bP
charge IA 6rirss to reside permanently in this city, In
accordance VII" me- h'estS t S, 49, ~ ~,
representative TO the United states OF America and IN
country I assure YOU Of my desire. while obeyiug my
Sovereign promote az al times as far as in my power
the waImest friendship between our respective Govern
monts and peoples. Kindly permit me to look for Your
kind assistance in oil our mutual affairs and 10 assure
greatest fayors you can bestow.
The Secretary Of state replied;
"MR. MARG-The Government Of the United states
shares with His Imperial Majesty the Ienno o japan,
the desire that the people O tho two countries should D
brought into more intimate connection II has learned
with great satisfaction OF your appointment rs charge
a. BaireS 10 reside permanently IN Washington In re-
ce'iug YOU in that capaity take pleasure III assuring
yOu that your friendly wishes VIII meet win cordial
response from the President and from the GoVernment
OF the United states also beg 20 assure you that
Of your duties in relation TO this Government shall
esteem IL privilege 10 be permitted % 90 So"
Tho japanese Embassy presented 10 the Presi-
dent tonight at o'clock, In the Blue Parlor OF the
White House. by Secretary Fish. There present,
besides the President and Secretary Fish, Mrs. Grant,
Miss Nellie Grant. Mrs Fish. Hamilton Fish, jr, Ban
croft Davis and Mrs Davis. and others The Embassy,
individually, introduced 10 Secretary Fish by Mr.
Brooks the japanese Consul at san Francisco, and by
the secretary 70 the President They were subsequently
introduced to the assembled company. When the intro
ducon TO the President had taken place, Prince Mits
Fusimi sad
Mr. PRESIDENT: This audience has been sought that
might personally express to you my admiration Of aud
interest In The many wonderful works OF American en-
erpre, and assure sou that these EXPIRE sons are not
empty words 9nt me hearty sentiments OF our people
Intercourse between our respective countries mas Deeh
regularly established through monthly line
OF American steamships Of surprising eN-
ceence whose trips, ia connection with the great
Pacific hallway affords rapid and agreeable route
Europe, with every modern luxury OF speed ana con
yenience across your continent our tlaHeers anu st
dents like SELF on their way abroad VIII hereafter pc
better acquainted with your country and people,
We shall constantly encourage lnteleourse,, anu
aim TO annually Increase more intimate fo snd Inn i
coGperatiOn aud assistance, and shall welcome any
augmentation of present mail and travelling facilities 10
Japan Is well aware that alton is the basis OF all
progress and therefore sends her YOUNG men 10 receive
bcreafteT in The sirs OF our own govern
ment with this view, my brother Quache Nomia, was,
last year sent to this country under the travelling name
OF Aalmah TahShi9. and m am Dnra now
In leaving my brother IN America, feel
confident fhs kind treatment and certain ~ your
ridy assistance, should charge dAfaires, Ingoi
Aunoul Mari request it. Our Coy crument has commits
stoned dipl5matic resident TO this country to assure
Won that il is earnestly seeking for permanent progress
In an that Is great and good, s rapidly Is 1t can acquire
msn more closely the already friendly relations and in
terest, existing between our respective peoples.
The President replied:
PRINCE: II gives me much pleasure 10 receive you
in his friendly and unofficial way aud ia learn from
Nof lips the 9ucaUle feelings Of the people OF japan
toward tie United states The people of this country
ftciprocdte Your w-h that the present means OF inter
course between the TWO nations, great ana comfortable
n Won describe them Ia be, may he increased. 1hc
United states have with pride the young men ~
Japan coming mere 10 receive scientific education !
take great pleasure In contributing Ia make their
residence in this country agreeable aud profitable to
them. sharing with You the opinion That education il
the basis of progress, my hope amt belief j. that 10y
acquiring IL in the United States they viii help 10 cement
and extend the friendly relations Y hcb now happily
exist between the two nations