New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
MARQUIS. ITO SAILS.
AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH THE
EX-PREMIER OF JAPAN.

EX-PREMIER OF JAPAN.
Marquis Ito the japanese statesman. who ar
rived here Thursday his way to the Queen
Jubilee. sailed for Havre yesterday on the French
Line steamship La Gascogne. He was accompanied
by Marquis KIDD and Mr. Tokiala There was
large gathering of japanese at the pier to see the
famous japanese Off and a reception was held by
him In the dining saloon of the steamer Among
those present to bid him farewell were Minister
Hashi Consul Uchida Mr.. Matsu. secretary OF the
Japanese Legation: Mr.. Nagaski MT lwahara' MI
Haradu. Mr. Aria Mr.. Sttshers and A. o. Young,
Marquis Ito expressed himself greatly pieased
with New-York and the people here. He VIII go 10
Paris where he will meet Prince Takeh'to' OF
Japan the Special Envoy TO the Jubilee. whom ne
will attend.
Although inaccessible other newspaper men
Marquis Ito was. prior to his departure kinu
enough on two occasions to talk freely with IT'D
representative, who happened TO be an old ac-
quaintance of the gre\ statesman
II regret very much" said he, that am unaoie
10 prolong my stay in this city. From what nave
hitherto. New-York has wholly changed since
my last visit. twenty-sx years ago. l miss the old
landmarks. The Grant Mausoleum was reveia-
ton to me-simple, austerely beautiful and I'M
mensey impressive
All" continued the Marquis, there was great
man, OF course, you have seen the Grant tree IN
Ueno Park, Toxic; have you not also noticed inc
profound veneration In which II is held by all
well known 10 our student youth as they are 20
the school-children OF the United States.
on being asked how he had enjoyed the journey
so far. the Marquis expressed himself particularly
pleased with the rapid, comfortable trains, and the
courtesy everywhere shown him.
I'VE must reach Paris as quickly as possible
You sec. our first duty is TO meet His Imperial
Highncss Admiral Prince Arisugawa Takehito In
command OF the japanese feet In European waters.
Ny subsequent movements are uncertain beyond
the fact that must be In London at the queen
Jubilee II possible. | shall return by way or the
United States and hope to persuade His Imperial
Highness to come over this way He will OF course.
in that case travel incognito should like to have
leisure enough to visit Philadelphia and Washing
ton not to speak OF some OF the larger cities OF
the West"
Prince Takehito is the only surviving OF the
late Prince Arsugawa Taruhito who died shortly
before the termination OF Japans war with NINA
to the great grief OF the Emperor whose dearest
mander OF great promise. and never more at nome
than When sbo aoa be attitude of Japan at
The Marquis gave of his guzzca good d.
america? he interpolated. If So you must know
as well as do that we japanese regard the Ameri
cans as our very best friends, our instructors IN
modern civilization. 1t is utterly Impossible tnat
there should be any serious l1leelng petweg i
IL ought to be altered In many respects, h Ght
quite understand that everything % b
when it comes TO putting proni rodncsd IN the
same fashion in America which in many cases,
could not be produced at all why sucn q s'ep tbo
tany tends TO alternating the friendship OF inc
country whose manufactures are thus blocked out
OF the market --.ss has sno,een in anything
ibo te f1teppdIv terms of America Of late
MARQUIS Ito here laughed outright. The idea o.;
paying attention 10 what tine lingo Journals wiz
They represent merely small literary cotere' IT,
at all the opinions of even fraction OK the reaGls
such as the 'Nich Nchl Shimbun the Jul snm-
po Toxic shimbunwrtins IN sI guam u MIN
portant rather antforegn organs which ava sy :,
eagerly seek opportunity to speak ao.eisei'
And what Is Your Excellency's view respecting
Hawaii" was then asked, ,.,.- .. an
"Japan has not the slightest intention OF an.
nexation." came the emphatic reply. We have
more than enough territory on our hands az PI
emit It is wildly absurd 10 suppose "a a. bringnr
the Hawaiian Islands under their controI. w ma.
we want however is fair play no sudden OF u"Ju We
ciatn ne any other nation would and should, IKE
rights under the most-favored nation clause.
'Then what will be the upshot OF the present
mo man can forete the future. was the sen,
tentious reply; Il do not however aq n1srder
stendtnp we are willing to do all We can 10 ran
in With the views OF the authorities OIL tfaW Wa
o. no doubt that the United States VIII DacK GU,
claims II is sheer nonsense TO predlct a'ly-Ifc.u
/ trouble or collision OF interests between japan
any IVES" continued the Marquis. I'VE japanese al
wavs feel sure Of obtaining Justice wnen y con.es
10 any ,orss that the United states expressed first
~ all Willingness 70 have the treaty OF lSo re-
vised nor can we forseI 'nn mercas share Of the
Shimonosek indemnity nor the one, Oh ,ce rntec,
statesthe gratefully accepted sa during the
progress OF our war with China Ihese 'niiss d
! not likely TO slip our memory