New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-15

This cut gives an excellent picture of an Osaka
"Moosoome, maiden. The photographs WAS
taken al Osaka many Years ago, but as fashions
do not change in Japan as ropdly as they do
here the picture my I've regarded as typical OF
the japanese girl Of to-day
One of the members declared that the japanese
residents had strong prejudice against the low
class of Chinese as the Americans had, ana as
much respect for the high character of any people
He asserted however, that the people of Japan III
the great progress made in later years, had bcch
educated to advance without prejudice toward
anybody. Others of the company, with pardon
able pride. pointed ont that Japan now had her
own railroads and steamships, complete posttl
system ana system of telephone ana telcerdPhlc
communication that was working perfectly ilcr
cities were now equipped with electric Hehls,
horseCars, cable railway lines and even cectrlc
street railways within the last twenty years,
said one, Japan has made long STRIDES IN the
progress of civilization. Her educational system,
young il is is perfect in lis details ana IN us
effects The higher institutions and universities
have been placed on such plane as evcnluaHN 10
rank them with those of Europe and America. In
fact Japan decided 20 develop her resources OF me
line in vogue in America ard Europe. and She was
wise enough to borrow ideas. Following ms
purpose she has developed in every direction.
social. mental and material
ANXIOUS IT. DEVELOP JAPAN's RE,OrICEs
The few representatives in this city, said
ano3er, of the solid middle class OF japanese are
the most progressive of progressive men. They
never miss a chance 10 come into contact with
Americans so that they may receive new and
bright ideas. which they transmit 10 their friends
at home with the hope Of aiding in the perfect
development Of their country. We 60 wherever
there is knowledge 10 be had. as the bee goes
from flower TO flower TO gather his store OF honey.
We claim for our people that they are homes and
gentlemany, and IL Is not u their dlscfedlt mat
part Of their education Is III the art OF potrncss
and etiquette. TO associate us with the Chinese
familiar 10 Americans Is a harm 10 us for il makes
it necessary for us ~ overcome prejudice when
should not and would not exist II our character
a people was Understood.
The principal rooms of the japanese club are
the library, the dTaWinC-rOom, the bllAarI-rooh
and the kitchen The library is solidly furnished
with oak chairs, tables and shelves Of American
make, and In il japanese tapestries are hung.
These are the only native adornmcnts. The draw
ing-rOom is entirely American. japanese com
meTcial flag of white silk, IN the centre OF which
is circle Of red. hangs over the entrance from the
library, while American flags are topped up on
either side OF the japanese emblem OF commerce.
The biliard-room is large. and 4 number OF easy
chairs surround the table. A japanese servant
is employed 10 keep the rooms ~ order. and
japanese cook pIesides culinary affairs IN
the kitchen. The members are served with Amer
lean or japanese food as they may. prefer. Nat
uraly the native dishes popular. but the fresh
food is all American. The imported foods are
chiefly canned fish, mushrooms, candies and other
relshes