Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-29
EVENING STAR.
OUR JAPANESE VISITORS
ARRIVAL OF TIE JAPANESE EMaissY.
Governor Cookies welcome Address
lwakura's Personnel Of
the TIN bassy-rheir Quarters at
the Airing tOn-Other Inter-
esting Particulars.

The japanese embassy arrived in this city by
special train about half-Past one O'Clock this
afternoon. The party were in the Pullman
through caIs which run from New York to Chi
cagO, known respectively as the "Pennsylva-
MA" Conestoga," Allegheny" "FOrt
Wayne" and " Waverly." There were in wait
ing at the depot Mr.. Mori, japanese charge
d'atairs; TOyama and Nauva, secretaries; Ii
kagi, clerk; Tsda and Hatakeyama, students
from New England; Jun Chrow Kodoma, law
student IN Judge Fishers office, and other ia
pam sc. Gov. Cooke, Gen. Chapman and Gen.
Yves fhv whom the preparations for the recep-
ton OF the linguistic guests have been madc)
AT. ~n-CkCll of the Arlington, and Mr.. Rice,
formerly at China, were also in waiting at the
Il pot. and MCssrs A. b. Reyes Il Co. had %
carriages and large omnbusses ready to take
the embassy to the hotel. Lieut.. John +.
h lily. Sergeant Clements and posse OF Off
GERS were also present TO keep them from being
intrudtd upon.
There was considerable delay in tisembarking,
AID while waiting for the movements OF the
d gnitaries several of the students and others
got On the train TO greet their friends and rela
tivCs. The visitors generally appeared in good
spirits. and, as may be supposed, the converse
ton between them and the AmericaniZed stu
donts was rather animated.
THE PRINCEssEs,
five in number, appeared to keep their CONVEX
sstion to themselves, but their eyes were not in
active-eyery movement about the depot was
watched BY them. Only one was dressed i'm any
portion OF the native costume. The eldest was
dIeSsed in black cloth, cut much like the
present style in this city. but without the
Immense panier WON on the avenue, and
wore a small black hat set on the front part
OF her head. The other princesses were dressed
in dark stuff. and wore red plaid shawls, Leav-
ing the cars as they did before the remainder of
the party, they passed through the crowd at
tracing but little attention, the assemblage not
knowing who they were.
1orr D.
suite, left the car, escorted by Mr.. Mort, and
proceeded to the ladies' saloon, where Governor
Cooke and others were in waiting to receive
them. and having taken position in front of
tie Governor. Mr.. Mori introduced Governor
Cooke TO the Minister and suite.
GOV. COOKIES WELCOME ADDRESS.
The Governor took each one cordially by the
hand, after which he addressed Mr.. Iwakura as
follows: take very great pleasure in extending
to you and your associates hearty and sincere
welcome to the capital OF this country. trust
that your visit here may not only be agreeable
TO you, personally, but that it NAV result in
closer ties and more intimate relations be-
tween our two countries. 1 extend to yOu on
behalf of the citizens of the District its cordial
Inequalities. have now the pleasure of intro
ducing TO you Gen. Myers, of the army who has
been intTusted with the pleasant duty of pro-
viding Tor your comfort during your visit; and
beg also To present Gen. Chapman, the repre-
sentative of this District in the Congress OF the
United States
This address was interpreted by Mr.. Mort, and
Generals Myers and Chapman took each mem
Der OF the embassy by the hand.
IwAKURA's RESPONSE
Mr. lwakura re sponded as follows, (Mr. Mort
Interpreting ;),I thank you kindly tor your
remarks and kind expressions, aud have no
doubt but the sentiments expressed will be
appreciated and reciprCca am very glad
at having arrived safe, and having met with no
acc l have been informed by Mr.. Mort
that You have been here some time awaiting
our arrival. thank you very much for taking
this trouble, and feel very much impressed by
The party then retired, and, taking the car
rlages assigned them, were soon on the way to
the Arlington. The servants Of the Minister
and suite, with their small baggage, took the
CmDibuses.
There are in the party several small and
spriRhtly looking boys, who appeared to be
much interested in what was taking place.
ARRIVAL AT THE ARLINGTON.
The I'm hassy arrived at the Arlington in car
risges, about O'Clock, and at one proceeded to
the apartments assigned them. Mr.. Iwakura.
accompanied by Mr.. Mort, Charge dAfairs in
Washington, with several of the other principal
members, entered at the johnson house en-
trance, while the remainder of the Embassy
came IN by the main entrance, and were
Immediately shown to their rooms. Cover
nor Cooke aud General Myers came with
the Embassy, but left few moments after
Prior to his departure MIR. Mori said to the gov
eInor that Iwakura desired to express to him
his sincere thanks for their courteous reception
The members Of the Embassy will remain quiet
ly at their rooms TODAY, and to- morrow will be
ofhcially presented to the President.
QUARTERS OF THE EMBASSY.
During their stay in Washington the members
OF the Embassy will occupy their Quarters
that part Of the Arlington known as the John
son House and the two buildings opposite on
Vermont avenue. The rooms set apart for the
occupancy OF the Embassy number about sixty,
and each one has been furnished with special
view TO the comfort and convenience of itsoccu-
pants. General VIM Myers, of the Quarter
masier 3 department, who was specially detailed
by the President to provide for the accommoda-
u ;n OF 'he embassy during their visit in WASH
lngton, accompanied by Mr.. MOri, Japanese
Charge dAhairsto the United States visited the
Arlington last evening and inspected the anart
menss PtrpaIed Tor the Embassy. They ex-
arrangements. The large reception room
OF the johnson House is handsow Nv
decorated with flags and festoons of evergreens
over the large mirror above the mantle the
japanese flag is cOnspicuously DISPLAYED while
American flags are draped around the room
On the center table was placed monster boauet
OF the rarest flowers, which filled the room with
a delicious fragrance. In the center OF this
boquet was japanese lily, which was at once
recognized by the members Of the Embassy as a
home. INDIGENOUS to their native soil. The
ooquet was present from Mrs. Grant to
MT. lwakura. Junior Prime Minister and
Ambassador Extraordinary. and was chilled
t,om ,ne conservatory of the White House.
opposite the general reception room is another
smaiier reception room, to which private dining
rooms are attached. These rooms are Iikaviss
elegantly fitted up and Handsomely decorated
win evergreen festoons. The bed room of Iva
kura, which Is about fifty by thirty feet in di-
mansions, Is on the second heor and fronts on
Vermont avenue. The furniture, which ia
mainly upholstered in drab, is rich and hand
some. In all three OF the buildinRs occupied hv
the Embassy the doors OF the rooms occupied
by the principal members are marked in Iaroa
japanese characters with the name of the occ1-
pant.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE VISIT OF THE JApAsEsr.
The fact that this embassy comes to the Uuited
States first and In preference before extending
its mission to Europe, has . Significance founded
on real friendly feeling for this country on the
part of Japan. There Is an idea among cult
waited japanese that the very ship which took
Commodore N. G. Perry to the shores of Japan
IN 1852 carried there the germs Of the Christian
civilization which IL h the mission Of the present
embassy to foster. The United States are there
lore regarded by the hikado and his government
with peculiar sentiments Of friendship.
THE COMPOSITION OF TIE IMBAssY.
Inc present embassy 10 unquestionably the
most important that ever left Japan. Subjoined
IL hst OF the entire embassy:
uJa, " dai iino
zee REPRESENTATION councillor of state.
HkAtosni, councillor OF state; Okubo minister