New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
JAPAN WARMLY PRAISED.
ASI4TIC SOCIETY DINNER.
Francis b. LOomis Lauds President
Prince Fushimi q Sneaker.

embassy and Consulate were we'll represented
me coIors of Japan entwined with those
0A 'He United states. Many chrysanthemums
We're used
'ohh foord, secretary of the association,
the POSTMASTER. A number of letters of regret
from we'll known men were read That from the
japanese Minister Mr.. Takahira said in part:
history proves that the conduct of this Republic
eensn other nations has been based on high
action none Of that shortsightedness which a
have followed ba der only "a From this
1Ce regard for the interests of others. Adherence
ed by power and wealth is something ike the at
tempt TO enforce law without a sanction.
> D. Webb. president Of the association. pro-
posed toast to the President of the United
states giving him strong praise. This toast
drunk standing. and followed by sustained APP
plause.
President Webb then presented Francis B.
Loomis, Assistant Secretary of State. as one
who worthily represents a chief whose diplo-
macy has challenged the admiration of the
world Mr.. Looms said in part:
Mr.. LooMIs's SPEECH.
~, Gight million American voters have responded to
e eve Sentnent which am asked to consider this
order this mighty host of American Gel citi
zens expressed their confidence in the President.
ing echoes of that prodgtous acclaim which was.
the m m1Te than o tS party G9Ty za 6
is also our Chief Magistrate. 1t far ABOVE
impressive dignity of national manifestation Of
np pT OF certain admire BILE and what may be
Gples which the President is sincerely thought by
ms telIoW countrymen to possess in high and
t is in this broad national sense that wish to
refer to the President and to his relations to the
people not to him in his character as the head Of
Roosevelt the typical American that you and 1
are concerned.
If he cannot scale the uttermost heights he will
ad struggle up as far as eoHTage aGTy
qualities because he is always ready always striv-
short he is every inch man.
Here is the potent essence Of his philosophy and
be great unless its greatness is laid on foundations
10 man is beiow ma" Is ABOVE the law anu
The President represents great force because
he is a moral influence; be is able to arouse and
stimulate lofty and uplifting sentiments in the
have with us in this workaday world a man
who combines in himself a capacity for intense.
IDEALS of patriotism OF truth and Of honor, |
Jring determination and effort to do his best.
matter what the odds may be. has the power 10
purely material prizes Of life and to cause US So
berry and truly to inquire whether there e are not
preferment or great wealth.
nant to the minds of so many young men? who 50
directs their aims and inspires their ideals? who
Who so fires their patriotic impulses? Who so
that a mans a man no matter what may be his
race his creed his class or his bank account?
Between the President and the men who are do
ing good and honest work over All the world there
prince of Japan and the President of the United
though mem mem Of different race derent educaion
Of % zach ohsr ose Splendid
qualities of human, nature which are peculiar to
I have said MS sympathies We're world wide. and
terests and American commerce. He loves peace,
| but always peace with honor. He wants fair play
existing markets He wants to create markets
therefore he is glad to assist such organlzaton
this and to smooth the path wherever he can
commerce He believes that vast opportunities and
vast responsibilities are coming TO this nation.
AS Mr.. Loomis ended his speech several Rus
SLAMS present Kissed their disapproval of his
praise of Japan The kissing drowned in
a storm Of cheers.
Mr. Webb then proposed a toast to the En-
neror of Japan This toast also drunk
standing and with applause. The POSTMASTER
then read TO Prince Fushimi address drawn
up by the association. 1t read in part:
ADDRESS TO THE PRINCE.
The maintenance of the open door for commerce in
Eastern Asia. The struggle in which your people
achievements have excited the admiration of the
of the principle of equality OF commercial opportu-
nifty Organized in defence fence Of this principle our
With "a Sympathetic Interest cannot but recognize
the BENEFITS of her ultimate triumph American
commerce Will freely and Literally share
The ancient and iliustrious imperial house 10
which YOUR highness belongs has acquired new dig
nifty and honor from having at its head one of the
most enlightened rulers of TINS or any otneT age
our people would find less satisfaction in the re
people would have less reason to be grateful for the
breach made by the United States in the long Sc
it's new career of progress fallen eto less competent
hands The name Of Emperor will be trans
mitted to latest time beside those of the founders
Of nations the fathers protectors and benefactors
Of their people 1t is with no ordinary pleasure pc sur
through you, his kinsman the assurance of our
profotnd respect and Arbitration for his imperial
You hishness will already have discovered in
your progress through country that you are
among n people who entertain the most friendly
feelings toward your Owl va ard who are thoroughly
which Your people are now wagng on the future
de 81 Of fnf INT b If h human s,S fam 2
which inhabits the eastern portion Of It.
The Prince in his address said:
this evening by your courteous invitation and !
thank most sincerely for the cordial greeting
of the American Asiatic Association
your country / have already discovered that
am among people who entertain the most
adenf mat the aim Of Your association and the
object of mission, which are identical. .yn
have just had the pleasure of listering to kindly
I assure you that your expression Of nigh esteem
which l shall not fail TO convey to his imperial
to his majesty. the Emperor OF Japan.
Thanking you again for the courtesics EXTENDED
the President of the tinted States, to the pros
OF the American Asiatc Association.
A cable message sent TO the Mkado read as
follows:
At the dinner OF the American Asiatc Assqcia,,
ton at which his imperial hghness Prince Fushimi