Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
And is Cordially WeIcom
ed by the President
As the Representative Of the
Emperor Of the Japanese
Just as Representative OF the Car
Would Be Wecomcd.

IlIuId uSnliIll, tNs'''''s' e'''''' dt tiiN
White House and conveyed to the
President the good wishes and friend
ship of the Mikado, and the latter's
hope for the Presidents continued good
health and happiness The prince with
his suite was escorted by Assistant
Secretary of state Pierce. Mr.. Hicki,
first secretary Of the Japanese Legal
ton. and col. Thomas w. SymOns,
corps of engineers. |. :. a. Prince
FuShmiS address. which was i'm jap
anese and interpreted by one of his
suite. was brief and bespoke closer re-
lations between the two countries. The
President i'm his response, gave aSSur-
ance of this sentiment by the Ameri-
can people alri wished ll,.. Japanese
people DrJspriit".
Shortly before 10 o'clock Prince
F'ushimi and his suite were driven
from the Arlington hotel to the White
House. The prince occupied the state
carriage Of the JAPANESE legation, AS
sistant Secretary Peirce and Mr.. Hioki
riding with him. Tho greeting be-
tween the President AMI Prince i',lsi-
imi WAS cordial. The presentations
were made by Mr. PIERCE.
Prince F'ushimi addressed the Presi-
dent i'm Japanese. his remarks being
interpreted by one of his suite. He
said:
Mr. President: 1t is hardly noces-
sary for me to tell you how the imper-
ial government and people of Japan
with an earnest desire to contribute
I heir share of effort to the success of
a noble enterprise of Il friendly ma
ton. heartily responded to the invita-
ton of your government to participate
in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
At st. Louis: but it affords me pleas
ure to inform you. Mr.. President. that
his imperial ma jesty WAS pleased to
especially send me to your country for
! the purpose of personally observing
the actual site oi progress in science
arts and industries of the world so
| maGnificently displayed at st. Louis
am, however, charged with a stin
more important. and / may add,
stu pleaSantcr mission and one which
| it is incumbent on me to first fulfill.
| His Imperial Majcsty was pleased to
coniide to me the agreeable duty of
conveying to YOU. Mr.. President. the
| assurance of his sincere good wishes
| aud friendship and fervcnt hope for
your continued good health and hap-
| pincss.
His Majesty also charged me to
confirm to YOU his earnest desire that
the historic relations of amity ana
good correspondence which have al
ways since the days of Commodore
Perry. united the great republic of the
Vest with the empire of the legendary
| East. and which have contributed i'm
no small measure to tho progress and
! prosperity Of Japan. may grow still
closer and stronger with the passing
years. and assure YOU. Mr.. President.
| that ! but interpret the sentiment of
my countrymen when | add the words
"I his Majesty find a ready echo in
the hearts of His Majesty's loyal sub
| jects.
The Presidents response was as fol-
lows:
IL gives me inf. igned pleasure to
meet your Imperial Highness and to
| near from YOU the expression of the
friendly sentiments of His Majesty the
Emperor and of the people of .Jaran
towards the United States Of America
| assure you that these sentiments arc
warmly reciprocated by me and by
the American people
EVER since the empire of Japan-a,
,he inNl'ation of this country-entercd
upon career of modern and internal
tlonai progress. which has led to such
orlillaht results. the relations Of the
TWO countries have been those Of I'M
broken friendship. ! pray that those
relations may continue forever. grow
| h'T always more friendly and more cx-
tended. and | trust that this visit of
Your imperial hishnoss may result in
that increase of good will between this
| republic and the empire of Japan.
winch will naturally come from more
intimate acquaintance and wider
knowledge of each other
beg you to convey to His Majesty.
| the Emperor. my grateful apprccia-
ton Of his valued expressions of amity
ana my best wishes for his health and
happiness and the prosperity of the
| Japanese people
me President and Prince Fushir,i
.heh chattcd animatcdly for 10 minutes.
| lncir conversation was conducted
through an Interpreter and rcIate,lI
| PRINCIPALLY TO japanese history and lit
erdtnr", with incidental reference TO
| inc pending Russo-Japanese WAY. in
winch Prince Fushimi has played A
| Conspicuous part. The prince ex-
pressed himself as pleased and sur
prised at the knowledge the President
| showed on these subjects
frlhce FUshimi and his party then
i'lt me White House under the escort
VI Mr. Pcirco and Col. Symons
me President later returned the call
81 frlncr Fushimi. driving from the
Nhite House to the Arlington Annex
III ~ open carriage surrounded bv hi
cscie policemen. Accompanying the
Il.sioeht was his secretary.
Altcr the President left, the prince
TOOK an automobile ride over the citv
escorted by Col. Symons and Mr.
| Ieirce. The tour included the Soldiers
home ana other points of interest.
At the White House. tonight the
prince was the guest of honor at a din
ncr given by the President. The Presi-
dent received the guests in the Blue
room ana led the way into the state
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