New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-08
CHEER TIE JfP1NESE.
WISCONSIN Society Diners 4pplaud
Consul General Uchida.

In spite Of attempts 20 start American SYM
pathy for Russia. I'm the war" said Sadazuchi
Uchida. the japanese Consul General here, at
the dinner Of the Wisconsin Society OF New
York at the Waldorf-Astoria last night. "Ameri-
can sympathy for Japan is overwhelming every
where"
You're right Everywhere. everywhere"
many members Of the society shouted
The occasion was the first annual dinner Of
the newly organized society. and Consul General
Uchida was one Of the chief guests. He was
called on to speak after General joe Wheeler
had stirred up applause for Japan. General
Wheeler said he had been invited TO the dinner
with the understanding that he might say some
thing about the IN the Far East Il can
only say" he added. that there has been the
greatness which VIII satisfy his countrynen and
unknown to the world fifty years ago. because
she has won an important naval victory. We
all wish to hear from the representative OF
Japan. We all wish that he may achieve n
greatness which will satisfy his countrymen and
command their highest admiration and respect"
Justice James A Blanchard. president of the
society who the toastmaster said he did
not believe the society expected to have inter
national questions settled at the dinner. and he
was interrupted by cries Of why not?" Then
he said that the japanese Consul General was
present as guest and had consented 10 say
few words. The one hundred and fifty members
Of the society got up and cheered the repre-
sentative Of japan when he arose. encouraging
him to speak Of the war. After declaring that
American sympathy for Japan was overwhelm-
ing. he continued:
To every man Of, Of common sense It is apparent
you Americans believe in fair play. we expect
your Sympathy. because you arc the father and
mother OF japan. IL only fifty years ago that
you gave a new birth to Japan, and since then
there has been the most rapid progress In cvilIza-
ton In Japan. You Americans responsible for
the rapid development In Japan. When you see
how bravey your little boy Is fighting for his
rights you cannot but wish for his success.
There was a round OF applause when the con-
sui general took his seat.
Before General Wheeler started applause for
Japan at the dinner. Congressman J. II. David
son, Of Ohio. made witty speech on Wisconsin
and the Rev. DR.. Richard c. Hughes president
situations OF Wisconsin. Among other speakers
We're DR.. +. X Sanders. of Yale. and Congress-
man H c. Adams.
Assistant United States Attorney General
Louis 4. Pradt. when called on. said:
officially speaking. l have nothing TO say
But. after hearing the japanese Consul Cen
erals remarks, American I have a right
| TO express my private wishes. l hope Japan
viii keep she has begun. It may please
the people OF New-Yorl1 to know that Japan Is
the lid is not off vet in New-York.''
Offering a possible explanation for the alb
sence OF several Wisconsin Congressman Mr..
Pradt said:
ington IN which most OF the Congressman are
involved and that inquiry probably kept them
away. Perhaps the only two Congressman who
had nothing to fear are with US tonight