The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1881-04-20
Brilliant Reception In Japan.

war living in the harbOr, manned their yards,
dressed out in flags and fred royal salutes. High
officials OF the japanese Government came on
board, and informed ke Ali that he was the guest
of the Emperor. The party were then taken on
shore. As the boat landed. the military band
struck up Hawaii Ponoin the troops at the dock
presented arms. The party then entered the En-
perors carriage and We're driven to the Emperor
summer residence. The streets were filled with
people. The police were stationed at one of the
roads and kept back the crowd. In very many
places the Hawaiian and Japanese flags were flying
together. On entering the residence of the En-
peror, the officers of the Royal Household were
presented. The day was rainy and snow fell dur
ing the afternoon. In the evening, the Governor
of Kanagaira ordered fireworks TO be discharged
in front of the house.
Toxic March Sth.-The Prince left Yokohama in
the train for this place. in charge of ten high Of
ficials. On arrival, he was received by many more
men of high rank. he entered the Emperor's car
riage and was driven to the Palace. The streets
were lined with troops for two miles, and the peo-
pie filled the streets behind the soldiers. On
reaching the Palace, the Prince was received by
the Chamberlain, and taken to the audience room.
Behind the Prince walked his suite, and behind
them crowd of officials. The Prince was then
presented. He and the Emperor shook hands.
Then the suite was presented. The Emperor then
invited the Prince TO accompany him, and he led
the way to another chamber, followed by the rcst.
In that chamber, sat the Empress at table.
Presentation was made. BY the side OF the En-
press stood pretty Japanese girl, who spoke
English perfectly. but in the full rich tones of an
English woman. She is the daughter of the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and attends the EN-
press. She translated the inquiries OF the Empress
regarding the Princes health and concerning his
journey from the Islands. The interview lasted
about ten minutes. After leaving the palace, the
Prince taken to another palace of the En-
perors, and there made guest. 1t is spacious
building, filled with rare Japanese work. In about
an hour after arrival, the Emperor escorted by
troop of lancers returned the Princes call lie
remained about fifteen minutes. A committee,
formed of members of the Foreign Office, were III
attendance all the time. Everything was put at
the Princes disposal. One day he visited the Ma
tional Exhibition of Manufactures. Another day
he went over the Government Printing Office,
which employs three thousand people. He also
visited one of the most noted of the Buddah tenn
pies. On the Sth, he accompanied the Emperor to
a grand military review of seven thousand troops.
1t dinner each day, different members of the gov
ernment were invited. The cooking is III the
French style, and the service was of the most ella
bOrate kind. The rooms occupied by the Prince
and suite are those occupied by General Grant and
family, while an Japan. AT intervals during the
afternoon and evening, old japanese dances We're
performed in one of the parors, feats of strength,
and jugglers tricks were exhibited. One evening
rapid cariCature drawings by six artists seated on
t..e ..OOr were sketched in the presence of the
Prince. On the 9th the Prince, attended by the
Minister of the Marine Service visited the school
for naval cadets In the praclice-room, which re-
presented the side of frIgate, and situated on
the edge of the bay of Toxic, practice in firing
utdNl guns was IuAue- Ludl DOllls lut ElLCt
was taken to the Imperial garden surrounding the
residence of the old Tycoon, and lunch was served
IN the summer cottage of the Emperor, which Is
situated in one of the most beautiful spots of the
garden. After that the Prince taken to the
barracks of the Emperor's body guard, and the
troops called out for drill. In accordance
with the custom of the land which calls for
general amnesty to soldiers charged with minor
offences, on the visit of royal person, an order
issued for the release of all prisoners.
On the evening of the 9th of March, a special
performance was given at the japanese Theatre.
The street In front of the theatre was Illuminated
Over the stage the Japanese and Hawaiian flags
hung IN festoons. The audience was composed of
the principal officials of the empire. The wives of
several of the Imperial Princes were present.
The play very deliberately prepared. The
drop curtain was presented by General Grant, in
accordance with custom, as a special performance
was offered IN honor of his presence.
On the 10th of March the Prince went to foko-
hama in the afternoon, and attended the services
of the Christian japanese Church. In 1853, the
churches of the Hawaiian Islands contributed the
sum of one thousand dollars towards building
church in Japan. The 10th of March was the an
nversary of its dedication The Prince was invited
to be present, to which he assented. On entering
the church, ne was taken TO the platform. On the
inside rear wall of the church was inscribed in
large letters, III evergreens:
HAWAII JAPAN
JAPAN HAWAII
1853. 1881.
Over the pulpit and against the wall, in the same
letters was inscribed Aloha" After prayer. DR..
Theodore W. Gulick made an address, setting forth
the facts of the contribution of money by the
Hawaiian churches He said that Just before leav-
ing Honolulu His Majesty with the Attorney
General and Mr.. Judd had attended the dedication
of a Chinese Church in Honolulu, and now they !
were present at the anniversary of Japanese /
Church. He said that the people were much graft
fled at His Majesty kindness in attending. There
upon japanese elder rose, and read IN the Japa-
nese language address of welcome to the King |
and IN the name of the Japanese Christians pre- |
sented him with copy of the New Testament in /
the japanese language. The Prince rose and re- /
piled, saying it gratified him to meet the Chris
kind present; that he knew the Christians of his
own kingdom would be greatly pleased to hear OF
their prosperity.
After the service lunch was served in an ad- |
joining room, when the gentlemen and ladies |
Interested in mission work were presented to the |
Prince. At o'clock the Prince attended a meet
ing and banquet of the Royal Arch Masons and |
at 10 ocl ck returned to the palace at Toxic. 1t |
appears that the Christian japanese of Yokohama |
were intensely excited about the Princes visit. !
They looked upon king as one who has nothing 1
to do with common people, and when they found /
that Il foreign king was willing TO enter their |
church, and even address them, and receive a New |
at their hands, they could hardly con
troi their enthusiasm. One of the missionaries |
said: - The visit of the King to the church will |
do immense good 10 the Christians of Japan"
Nn Tie llIu OF AliTCu L0e 1IllCe visited the
perial College of Engineering. In one of the de-
partments Mr.. Milne. an Englishman, has charge /
Of the earthquake record. At many stations in /
the empire instruments placed, which record |
the direction, vibrations, and dUTatiOns Of the /
Charts showing the results are care
fully kept. society devoted to the study of /
earthquakes has been formed here taking both /
Japanese and foreign members. Shortly book |
will be published showing the results for the past
year.
On the 18th the Prince visited the Government
paper works, where fne bank note paper Is made
equal 10 any in the world. After that he visited
the paper factory Of private Japanese gentleman;
and afterwards visited his private dwelling. and
was entertained in purely japanese style. In all
his excursions the Prince rode in the Enperur's
carriage, and was always attended by one of tbs
Imperial Princes. The japanese people generally
lined the streets through which the carriage went,
and manifested great interest in him. There are
now many daily papers in Toxic, and each day an
account Is given of the Princes movements. In
the evening the Prince was entertained at dinner
by Mr.. r. w. Irwin. acting Hawaiian Consul. This
gentleman has large interests IN Japan, and holds
The very best relations with the high officials of
the empire. Although the entertainment was
strictly private. 1t was a magnificent affair. MIR. {
visit of the Prince agreeable. bis long experience
in Japan. together with unusual ability In financial
made him valuable source of in
formation in japanese matters. After dinner on
he evening of the 18th there was an exhibition in
lne of the parlors of the Palace of the ancient
iancing Six men performed. They were dressed
n the style of two Thousand years ago, ami danced
IS If stepping on stones in crossing brook. The
used were ancient, one OF them being
seven hundred and another a thousand years old.
The dresses for the SIX men cost $1,000. In many
respects, the japanese dancing resembles the Ha
Taiian.
On the next das the party visited a Buddha tenn
Die, and dlned at P. N. with one of the Imperial
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