The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-22

but as the best thing for the country He gave his
adhesion to the Emperor. and Is one OF the
great noblemen around the throne. The send
ing of OF the rank of the Prince
was the highest compliment that the Emperor could
pay any guest Mr. Yosbida you know as the pres
emit Japanese Minister to the United States, dis
Greet and accomplished man. and among the rising
to America during the Generals administration and
knowing the General. the government called him
home SO that he might attend General Grant and
look after the reception. SO when General Grant ar
rived he had the pleasure OF meeting not only dis
tinguished representative OF the Emperor but old
personal friend.
At ono o'clock on the 21st OF june General Grant.
accompanied by Prince Dati, Mr.. Yoshida and the
Governor. landed in Nagasaki. The Japanese man
orwar Kango. commanded by Captain Ito. had been
sent down to Nagasaki to welcome tho General. The
landing took place in the Japanese barge. From the
time that General Grant into the waters OF
japan it the intention of the government that
he should be the nations guest. AS soon as the
General stepped into the barge the Japanese vessels
aud the batteries on shore Numbered out their well
come the yards OF the vessels We're manned. and as
the barge moved slowly along the the ships
in the harbor cheered. 1t was mile from the
Richmond to the shore. The landing place had been
arranged not in the foreign section the
Dutch concession, carrying ont the intention
OF having the reception entirely Japanese Lines OF
troops were formed. the steps were covered with
red cloth. and every space and standing spot and
coigne OF vantage was covered with people. The
Generals boat touched the shore, and with Mrs.
Grant on his arm and followed by the Colonel. the
Japanese officials and the members OF his party. he
slowly walked up the PLATFORM bowling to the multi
tude who made this obeisance in his honor. There
is something strange in the grave decorum of an
Oriental crowd-strange to us who remember the
ringing cheer and the electric hurrah of Saxon
lands. The principal citizens OF Nagasaki came
forward and were presented. and after u few MIN
utes pause our party stepped into jnrickshaws aud
were taken to our quarters.
ayUnas RECEPTION NAaAsAKr
Tho jinrckshaw is the common vehicle Of Japan.
It built the principle OF childs perambulator
invalids chair. except that it is much lighter
Two men go ahead and pull and one behind pushes.
But this only on occasions OF ceremony. One
is quite able 10 manage jinrickshaw. Those used
uy 'ne ueno's n . oon son' uown rom AoAi0 rom
the palace Our quarters IN NaGasaki had been
prepared in the Japanese town. building
used for female normal school had becn
prepared 1t was half mile from the landing.
and the whole road had been decorated with
flags. American and Japanese entwined. with
arches OF green boughs and flowers. Both sides or
the road were lined with people. who bowed low to
the General rs he passed. On reaching our residence
tho Japanese ofcias OF the town were all presented.
Then came the foreign consuls in body, who were
presented by the American Consul, Mr.. Mangum.
After this came the officers OF the Japanese vessels.
all in uniform. Then came delegation represent
ing the foreign residents of all nationalitles in
Nagasaki. who asked to present IN address. This
| foreign residents in Japan. and follows:-
| uf ADDRESS TO GENERAL GRANT.
lands during yoar two years that you
the threshold Of this ancient Empire which IN i've
twenty hye centuries We rs!pressnng the foreign com.
offer you Will appear but one with the re-
ap"shy Srs in China Be assured owsver @n that ne
more genuine feelings respect admiration exist
foreign residents which prompt
."S %s
journey through .lis Empire and = safe rssurn
decd: and We have the honor to
| be, with much respect your obedent servants
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q An,erica British French, German Danish; Dutch
NAGAsAKI, June II, 1879.
Atl REPLY OF THE GENERAL.
General Grant answered and said
come from the gn residents Of Nagssak on the occa
sion o. my Iy landing in Sssan h. hA, long been my
terosted and for whose efforts to advance in all the
so much sympathy hope that ali foreign nations Will
continue 20 give Jsp@n sympathy aud announcements,
At peace with her ncrRJcrs This win be- blessing to
much for your Mad words Of woicomo which show not
alone good feeling TO mo- but what value moro
your good feeling to my country.
ARRIVAL OF BINGHAM.
/ On the evening of June ~ Mr.. bingham. the
American Minister to Japan. came to Nagasaki in tho
mail steamer. and was met on landing by General
Grant. Mr.. Bingham brought sad news or the chol-
era. which ravaging parts of Japan-an event
which will limit our Journeys. The Minister
fresh from home and it was pleasant not only to
meet an old friend but one who could tell us OF the
tides and currents in homo affairs. There din
and fetes during our stay in Nagasak some OF
which may dwell on moro in detail. The Governor
the 23d OF June. served In French fashion that
i'll its details would have done no discrcdit to the
restaurants in Paris. 70 this dinner the Governor
asked Captain Benham. OF the Richmond; Com
mander Johnson. OF the Ashueot. ana Lieutenant
Commander Clarke At tho close HIS Excellency Ut
sunni Tadak atsu arose and said
ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR OF NAGAsAKI.
many lands has
visit from the exrrosdent OF the United states NasssaA
fortunate my ocia capacity Governor Of
. %s % aSa so Many 1sa
sir s np s & and
ardent desire 20 learn more Of your ilas';ioas deeds You
did anticipate that should DO the hst
receive you in Japan Words cannot express my feelings
cannot have matter. arranged 10 your satisfaction
travel through Japan aud enjoy the visit.
This address was spoken in japanese. At its close
m Interpreter, who stood behind His Exceilency
during Its delivery. advanced and read the above
translation. When the Governor finished General
Grant arose and sati:-
SIGNIFICANT SPEECH FROM GENERAL GRANT.
YoUa ExcnLLEScY, LADIES AND GKNrLkMES-iou have
ho,e Tonight several Americans who have the talent o.
address which my health j. proposed. have such
when there much that want about your
Try your people and your progress have mot been an
have favored with accounts OF froin my dstia
aud whom Was my psvlsse 20 send as Mnis,ar-i mean
Ssds sp . .n" mas the %,ssa
and sonei,irtionmnot only oppressed my own sentiments
Eas.-no nation has creator neres.s--out America has
nothing gain except what comes from the cheerful
acquesconce OF the Eastern people ANA nsures them
much benefit MS II doee US should DO ashamed OF my
country IL relations With other especially
with anccit and most Interesting oprcs the
East based upon any other We have reoiced
your progress We have watched YOU step by step
We have oiowsd the unfolding OF you, old eivii.atoa
sympathy in that work. sympathy ia the troubles
u may continue,-that y may long continue
As | have said. America has great interests
In the East. Sac Is your next neighb"r She Is
affected by ia. Eastern any Other
Power be nsou sibc 10 doing hers
Whatever her nfucnec be am proud think that It
has cNcrted IN behalf OF kindness
No needs from the outside Powers justice aud KIND
than Japan. because tho that has made
such marvellous the past years work
In which deeply eoncorncd tho OF which
u civilization and which should
courage do not know, sontlemen, that can any
thing than this In To the kind words of to
Governor Judge bingham speak with
eoquonce and much more authority Minister. But
cuulu allow tho occasion To without saying how
deeply sympathized with Japan her efforts to advance
u no IN efforts
La shat spirit ask unto u sentiment