The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-02
TIE JAPANESE EMBASSY.
Arrangements for Presentation to the President
on Wonday-A Round Of Receptions Organ
ized-The Programme for Next Week.

WASHINGTON. March I, 1872
The official presentation OF the Japanese Embassy
to the President has been arranged for Monday, at
twelve O'CLOCK and will take place in the East
Room. The President Will be attended by his
household, suite, the Vice President and members
OF the cabinet and members OF the Senate and
House Committees on Foreign Relations ana
Affairs. The address Of the Chief Ambassador,
Iwakura, In presenting mis- credentials, will be
brief but strong In Its expressions Of friendship for
the people or the United States with which nation
Japan now seeks close relationship. The reply OF
the President Will cordially reciprocate the wshe
expressed In the address Of Iwakura. At the con-
clusOn OF the speeches the members OF the Embassy
will be introduced to the President and Cabinet
officers.
1t has not been decided whether Mrs. Grant will
take part in this official reception. but she does
she will be assisted by the wives OF members OF
the Cabinet Upon the occasion OF the reception
OF the first japanese embassy In 1850, President
Buchanan summoned all the 0fncers Of the army
and navy in this city to appear in uniform and
assisst In the hOnOrs OF the reception This being
the era OF peace. that display Will be dispensed
with on Monday.
In the evening Congressman Brooks will enter.
tain the members OF the Embassy at his residence.
On Tuesday evening the grand reception Will take
place al the Masonic Temple. The hall is to be
made under the supervision Of the state Depart
ment The next reception will be gwen by the
President at the Executive Mansion, but the
evening has not been fixed. Other receptions
will be given. and the Japanese are promised
round OF dining and Winning equal TO anything
they can expect abroad.
A secret has been dvulged by one of the Embassy
which illustrates the character OF the Japs IN carry
ing on diplomatic matters. 1t was represented 10
Commodore Perry, when the Japanese went on
board his vessel to agree upon commercial treaty,
that none OF the party could speak or understand
English. The negotiations were carried on in the
most careful manner and pr0tracted as much as
possible During this time our officers talked freely
OF the advantages which would follow TO both the
United States and japan by the opening Of the ports
OF the latter TO commerce, but not one word was
spoken IN the presence OF the Japanese OF trivial
nature. Among the Japs were a number VINO did
understand English, and the sincerity OF the re-
marks OF the American officers overheard during
tie negotiations were repeated TO the Japanese by
the cunning listeners, and so fav0raby Impressed
the parties entrusted with the duty that ii was COM
with the honesty OF purpose on the part OF the
United States IN their pr0fessed friendship. The treaty
received the royal sanction, and Japan was united
with us LII commercial amity. Since then we have
h0n0red with visit from the greatest OF the Japan
csc dgnarleS That can leave his country, being an
Ambassador EXTRAORDINARY. The question Of dlplO-
matte etiquette has been raised and 1t Is decided IL
Iwakura.
One OF the results OF the visit of the EMBASSY is
anticipated In placing the Mission TO the United
States an equality with that or Great Britain and
France. and the honor OF the first appointment OF
Minister Extraordinary from the Japanese empire
Will undoubtedly be conferred upon j. Mort, tine
present efficient Charge d. Afaires American talent
Is in demand, and To-day II. NJ Miller. formerly
the San Francisco Custom House, sailed for Japan
to assist In organizing the Custom House in Japan.