The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-23
Interview Between Marquis and
Chila'S Emperor.
THE TALK WAS PLAIN
Ito Speaks for His Master Pro-
posal for Alliance and Reply.
Cause of Great Changes.

lspOndence OF Mr.. Ooka in the Chuo
Shinbun, says the Japan Times. Mar
quis Ito was given audience by the En-
peror OF Cnina on the 20th OF Septsm-
ber, and was treated in accordance
with the etiquette generally accorded
20 princes OF royal blood. He was con
Quoted to- seat on the dais where the
emperor sat. Prince Ching occupied a
seat between the two. The japanese
Charge d'Afairs Mr. Hayashi and Mr..
Ooka Tkuzo and others had seats oa a
somewhat lower level. But they were
not so far distant as To cause them any
difficulty in distinctly hearing the
words OF the emperor. The conversa-
,iou is reported as follows.
Marquis Ito-The object OF my visit
ing your majesJy's country is only to
make a tour. and deeply appreciate
the honor OF my being granted the
May | he permitted to observe that
your majesty's earnest efforts to
Strengthen and reform the country are
Of the greatest Importance in main
tanning the existing conditions in the
Far East. II will give not a little
pleasure to- my imperial master 10 be
informed of your majesty's devotion
on my return to- my country. May your
majesty's life be long preserved.
The Emperor have heard much of
you by reputation. and ii gives me
very much satisfaction to have this
opportunity to see you in person.
Marquis Ito-It is a great honor to
me- TO be granted this audience and to
DE allowed to sir so near your majes-
Tvs person.
Emperor-When did YOU leave Jap
an. marquis?
Marquis Ito-I left my country one
month ago and after spending ten days
in Korea, | came TO this country.
The Emperor-Did you met with any
mishap during your travels?
Marquis Ito-Thanks to your majes-
tvs protection. was preserved from
the least inconvenience on the way.
The Emperor-Is your imperial mas
ter enjoying good health?
Marquis Ito-When / had the honor
of bidding his majesty farewell before
set out, he was in excellent health.
The Emperor-The administration OF
your country's affairs since the Restor-
alton. commands the admination OF all
countries of the world and your ac-
cOmplishments in connection with IL
are universally appreciated.
Marquis Ito-I scarcely deserve your
majesty's gracious praise. All that I
did was to incorporate the plans OF my
imperial master and TO carry them out
in accordance with my official duty.
CAT this point the emperor spoke to
Prince Ching soto vocel.
The Emperor Cresuming)-Bothy your
and my country are on the same hem
isphere. and stand very near 20 each
other. and are in the friendliest reIa-
tionship. At such a time as the pres
ent. when reform is an urgent neces-
siry in our country, we are desirous Of
hearing your opinions. and we request
that you should make suggestions TO
Wang. president Of the Tsung II Yamen
on the method and order Of effecting
reforms.
Marquis ItO-T venture 10 comply
with your majesty's directions. II
your majestys ministers address any
question 20 me. I shall venture TO ex-
press whatever I believe 20 be of inter
est 10 your majesty's country.
| The Emperor-It IS my desire 20 CO
Ioperate with your country and thus To
promote mutual intercourse between
the two nations.
Marquis IJo-The desire OF my i'm
perial master is the same as that which
your majesty cherishes. and I believe
it is very easy 20 bring the people of
the two countries into close relation
ship by carrying into effect the wishes