The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-07

SALT LAKE, rep. D. 1877
The japanese Embassy visited the City Hall this
morning IN carriages, and were received by Mayor
Wells and the committee, who escorted them to the
Council Chamber, where number Of distinguished
gentlemen were present They were all there ex-
cept Iwakura, the Ambassador Extraordinary, who
is still confined TO his room by indispositiOn. The
party was accompanied by United States Minister
Charles r. De Long, Hon. Charles Wolcott BROOKS.
Japanese Consul at San Francisco and attache OF
the Embassy, and Mr. Rice, Interpreter OF the
United States Legation.
MAYOR WELLS ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Mayor Wells delivered an address OF welcome In
behalf Of the people OF the city. AS the honored
representatives OF friendly nation they would not
ind palaces here which they viii see elsewhere,
for this il community OF pioneers dwelling
In the heart OF The Continent Its life and
achievements have been wrested from the desert
during the last twenty years. He alluded to the
history Of Japan and the present efforts TO surmount
the former barriers Of exclusiveness and 10 place
their country IN closer commercial and diplomatic
relations with our own. Again, he assured them OF
our welcome and distinguished regard.
MR.. DE LONG REPLIED,
expressing the qualification OF the members OF the
Embassy for the Kind reception and friendly feel
ing existing between them and ourselves They
regretted the absence OF the Ohief Iwakura, the
pleasure. He still hoped TO meet them.
GREAT HANDsHAKING SCENE.
TnereupOn the ceremony OF introduction and the
customary Handwriting took place, winch was
borne unnnChingly by the Japanese. Governor
Woods, Secretary Black, Judges Mexican, Hawley
and Strickland, members OF the Legislature, Gen.
eral Morrow and large number OF officers in full
uniform from Camp Douglass, and a number OF
prominent citizens were then introduced After q
brief conversation the Japanese returned to their
hotel Subsequently they visited the Tabernacle, but
DECLINED TO PAY BRIGHAM YOUNG A VISIT,
as etiquette would not permit It, Tonight they
visit the theatre to see Stetson In sensational
play, and tomorrow the Official visit Will be made
to Damp Douglass where all honors will be shown
them by General Morrow.
The Supreme Court Of the Territory win be visited
on Thursday.
THE CITIZENS BANQUET
The citizens are preparing grand banquet to Mr.
De Long ana the principal members OF the En-
bassy, which are likely to remain here several days
vet az the blockade Of the Union Pacific Ia yet
broken.
Over two Thousand signatures are attached to the
endorsement of Judge Mexican. which goes on by
the nrst mail 70 President Grant.
The animation OF the United States Supreme
Court OF the decision Of the Judges here on the Jury
question gives complete satisfaction to the GEN.
tiles.
The Mormon and Jack Mormon delegates OF the
Constitutional ConYention were unanimously
elected yesterday. The vote was heavy, to show
large population. The Gentiles will nominate q
straight city ticket tomorrow. All the federal
onicials paid their respects to Minister De Long
this afternoon
"Thin" Demand for Judge McKean's Re-
mOvnl. - "
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 9, 1872.
Delegate Hooper, Of Utah, has received the follow
ing, dated Salt Lake February S.
mass meeting OF 1000 citizens OF Salt Lake City
ana county was held here on Saturday, to select
delegates TO the Constitutional Convention, with
view to the admission Of Utah into the Union.
Nineteen delegates were elected-namely, ten Nor
mons and nine prominent Genties. During the
meeting the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted
Resolved, That the candid opinion of this large as
semby that Chief Justice james Mexican In many
especially In refusing che bail recently asked
for by the Deputy United District Attorney. j. L.
High from Washington, has manifested
unwise and oppressive spirit and so msused the power
Of his office that judicial course richly merits condemna
ton and his asked for In behalf Of justice and
eqnal rights for a.-EAs Smith, Chairman; 4. W. East
TheO. N. kean Secretary.