The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-17
THE JAPANESE TRAVELLERS.
San Francisco Welcomes the
Children of the Sun.
Important Interview with the japanese Ambas.
sadors- They are Wide Awake and Anxious
To Be Moro So-Programme Of the Tour
The Treaty Powers To Be Visited


The Treaty Powers To Be Visited
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 10. 1917.
interviewed the Japanese AMBASSADORS hall.
past five O'Clock this evening. could not meet
them sooner In consequence of receptions during
the day. Mr.. Brooks. Consul for Japan, Is attend
Ing them everywhere. He will travel with the En-
bassy, which Is snug thing for him. The
following are the Ministers composing the
party to whom your correspondent severally
presented. Iwakura, Envoy Extraordinary, Embas-
sad0r Plenlpotentlary from His Imperial Majesty
the Emperor or Japan to the treaty Powers, and
DaiJin Prime Minister OF the Empire; secOnds
KIDD. Vice Ambassador, &C., and Sanji.
Member Privy Council; third Ontreba, Vice Am
bassador. and Okura Kio. Chief Minister Of
Finance: third Ito. Assistant Ambassador and KO-
butaiyu Minister OF Public Works; fourth, Yama-
gush. Assistant Ambassador ana Guimee Tayu.
Vice Minister OF Foreign Affairs Iwakuro is next
but one to the Emperor, Is Iorty.eight years Old
and full OF blue blood a. the horse HelmbOld For
long time he was the Opposer OF the foreign policy
OF the Mikado but now he is amicable and embraces
Americans and comes to be honxed. He wore q
sleeved robe OF blue silk, figured IN gold thread:
loose girde and two curved swords with en-
bossed handles His face is very dark,
high cheek bones, small black eyes, big
mouth, seraphic smile head shaved front head
dress like Japanned brick, tied under the cnn with
black eIastici number ten English boots; in hand
paper fan.
They attracted the attention OF the servants By
punching them with that Eastern instrument. All
the other Ambassadors are young, none or them
being over thirty years old. They wear English
dress coats and white cravats.
Five daughters Of Daimios, young and rather
pretty OF good ngures small feet, small hands ana
little eyes; elaborate chignOns, also seraphc smiles
wore wide pantaloOns and secved tunics. belted al
the waist aud folded over the chest showing tine
throat and the loneliness thereabout. They wero
very curious, and wanted to see Alexis
y Your correspondent Interviewed Iwakura. That
distinguished heather said that the delegation
sisted OF five ambassadors, elghty-fve assistants
and attendants and five students. The Embassy
Will visit all the treaty Powers and arrange for
vision Of treaties The ratification Of treaty Is set
for June but it will be postponed. The Embassy Will
return to Japan and report progress to the MikadO.
They will also be bearers OF good WILL and investi.
gate the manufactures.
These Japanese are not Daimtos but much higher
In rank. ana represent only the empire OF Japan.
The MkadO will visit nfJecn different treaty
Powers-nrst to Washington, next to st. James.
third TO Berlin, fourth to st. Petersburg, nfth
TO Vienna, sixth TO Versailles.
Since Capitalization has been adopted the Japan
csc government policy has entirely changed. Be-
fore 1t thought 10 appropriate foreign improve
for the purpose OF kicking out foreigners ana
establishing isolation; now the universal desire Ia
the greatest adj ancement make Japan one OF the
leading natlOnf u the world.
The object O he present Embassy OF highest ON.
Gals is to SHOW bona joe friendship. The presents
Emperor is bsoLste monarch assisted By Q
Council Apo -. ~ him from among leading
men of each ,iuvlnce. They propose new laws.
ao fo aola Syacu ttvp nd haa
He appoints all governors and subordnates. He
makes no removals without cause. Promotions ara
by merit, and rank does dot take precedence. Tha
Is not all: the poorest and lowest born may become
Is done away with. The Emperor now receives In
person, with little formallty
THE GOVERNMENT
owners OF all the lands Agriculturists and miners
release by paying the t1thes OF products and COM
plying with formal reguirements. +, Ihey have not
land question. The lease descends to the heir-at-
s.in religion there are no restrictions. Any sect
may have most extended liberty, so long as 1t does
not interfere IN politics. The bringing up or young
them capable or culture, but having seen foreign
women so superior, we now attempt to elevate the
europeans claim that the strength OF the child's
mind comes from the mother; we propose trying
the education OF the mothers may not increase the
intellecs OF the Japanese youth. AS soon as the
government can establish for mining ana agricul-
tnre the interior OF Japan viii nc thrown open to
foreigners The future policy OF Japan will be more
generous even than other nations"
The Embassy received the military city officials,
consus and citizens to-day. Mr.. swain President
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, read address Of
welcome. A serenade Will be given the Ambassa-
doris at ten o'clock tonight. Tomorrow a grand
excursion around tue bay Will deiignt the intel
lectual brethren.
Admiration Of the Caliioruians for Ono Of the
Princssses Accompanying the Suite-The
Appearance Of the 'sJaps' Landing.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. I6, 1872.
one OF the Japanese Processes destined for
yassar College is exquisitely beautiful and WIFE
make a sensation. The Embassy ana suite, with
the exception OF the Prime Minister. arrived hero
In the most outlandish English ready made gar
ments OF all styles since the Flood but have already
discarded them for the most fashionable clothing
obtainable here. The Prime Minister still adhei e.
to the native costume OF richly embroidered satin.
The reception OF the civil, military and naval on
GERS has been going on all day. The citizens mani.
fest respect, but there Is vulgar sight seeing OK
offensive curiosity manifested.
Fire.-Varnish Factory.
take this method OF informing my customers ami the
generally, that the loss OF OF manufactures by
Are morning OF l4th inst, does
terfere 10 filing all orders with my STANDARD VAR
NSHES-t being but OF this
city To my trade In the Western States would that
have large storehouse, well stocked In Cleveland Ohio
Respectfully, WILLIAM TILDEN BLODGErT.
20l Pearl street.