Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-03-06

PERSONNEL OF THE JAPANESE EMBASSY
lwakura, the chief ambassador, is about fifty
years old. He is a man of strong native mind
who does not speak English. He was an invet-
crate opponent of the tycoon in the late war
and was for several years held as a prisoner by
the tycOon's government Satsuma having re-
tired from Office, lwakura, as the vice president
of the mikado's ministry is one of the highest
personages in the empire. His visit conlers the
same degree of honor from Japan as the visit in
person of the premier of Great Britain would
confer from that power. Although the Japanese
and their retlnue come principally from Yeddo,
or its immediate vicinity, there is a singular
variety IN their physiogomy. Physically con-
sdered, they are small, rarely exceeding five feet
eight inches in hight, but gynmetricay formed.
In their faces is to be seen a singular variety of
characteristics. Some have nearly the Caucasian
type OF features, the high square forehead the
nose straight or slightly aquiline, and the mouth
and chin delicately curved and rounded Others
have the high cheek-bOnes and the narrowing
chin and forehead of the aboriginal American.
Some have strictly Monaghan faces, some Ma
lay cast. All have black eyes, black, straight
hair, and the usual oriental complexion Nearly
all have bright, intelligent look, and all show
a Quickness of apprehension truly remarkable.
The entire fetinue are clothed in the European
style OF dress. few of the embassy speak
little English, which they learned in Japan, or
in English schools which they have before at.
teuded. One Of the most distinguished of the
adults is Yamala, brigadier general of the Japan
csc army, who is said TO have won more battles
than any American general, The five young
misses who form part Of the retinue are related
to some Of the noble families of Japan None
Of them speak word of English. Their names
and ages are as follows; Miss Onyeda, aged 16;
Miss Yashiwash, aged IS; Miss Yawagawa,
aged II; Miss Wagai, aged TO-; and Miss Pezda,
aged 3. Their mission Is to be edurated here,
and to return to Japan to assist IN rearing fe-
| male wall flowers 10 adOrn the court of the mi
hhuO. since tho Announcements that fbpgp
| japanese young ladies were 70 accompany
| the embassy great many offers have been re-
celyed at the Japanese legation in this city, from
heads OF semigares and Others in different
| parts oil tue Union, 10 take them in and educate
| them. They are consigned 10 the care of Mr.
| MOTT, ana Will perhaps be sent next summer TO
Mount Holyoke, Mass, For the first few months
| tney VIII De entertained at private houses in
| georgetown, and VIII be under the supervision
OF the wife Of Mr. Charles Lanman
Of the Japanese legation Mr. DeLonr
| accompanies the expedition. lie gOes along
in his capacity as United States min,
| lister, having no connection with this mission.
| But there are several reasons TO consider the
decision he has come to in accompanying il
wise one. The formation Of the mission Is due
| to a suggestion made 70 The Japanese govern
ment as far back as May last by Mr.. belong:
| secondly, In the teeth of considerable opposition
| from his brother ministers he has succeeded in
| inducing the Japanese 20 visit America FIRST
and it is Of the utmost Importance 10 American
| interests In the future that the embassy be ia,
vorably and pleaanraby impressed by what
they see and the treatment they receive In the
first country they visit--a result which cannot
but be facilitated by the presence, at their first
introduction, of the United States ministers
| thirdly, II is Of the utmost Importance to the
| United States that, when the revision Of the
treaty between this country and Japan comes on
| the tapis, there shall be some one present who
| VIII be able from personal experience, 10 advise
| the state lpuurfmput "a "a irnf 4 nd
| -Washington Star,