The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Friendly Greetings Extended
 from the MkadO
IS GUEST OF THE NATION
Mir. Roosevelt Later Returns the Call of the Distinguished Japanese and They Have a Ples-
 ant Chat.

Washington, November 15.-Prince Sad anura Fushimi, a near relative of the emperor of Japan, who has arrived in Washington as the guest of the nation, called at the White House today and con- veyed to the president the good wishes and friendship of the Mikado and the latter's hope for the presidents continued good health and happiness.
 Prince Fushimi's address which was in Japanese. and interpreted by one of his suite. was brief and bespoke closer and stronger relations between the two coun- trles The president in his response gave assurance of this sentiment by the Amer lean people and wished the Japanese peo- pie prosperity.
 Shortly before 10 o'clock Prince Flu shfmi and his suite were driven from the Arlington hotel to the White House. The prince occupied the state carriage of the Japanese legation, Assistant Sec retary Pierce and MT Hioh, riding with him The suite consisted of A. Sato, grand master of the prince's household; Count S. Terashima, Maj. Mahara; pr. Wetanabe, master of ceremonies of the emperor of Japan; pr. F. Rokhu' phy- sician to the prince, and MT. Shosshuka Akatasuka, third assistant to the Japan csc legation, who met the prince at San Francisco.
 AttIred as Lieutenant General.
 Prince Fushimi was attired in the uni- form of a lieutenant general of the Jap anese army. The other members of his suite wore uniforms of their grade in the army, or diplomatic corps. On ar irving at the White House the prince and his suite were ushered into the blue TO 1rn. where in ler- minutes President tod A nf Gap- retary of State Loomis and Secretary VII liam Loeb, Jr, greeted them. The greet ing between the president ans Prince Fushimi was cordial, the presentations being made by MT. PiPerce.
 Prince Fushimi addressed the president in Japanese. hie remarks being interpret ed by one of his suite. He said;
 MT. President: It is hardly necessary for me to tell you the imperial govern ment and people of Japan with an earn est desire to contribute their share or effort to the success of your noble enter prise of friendly nation, heartily re- sponded to the invitation of your gov ernment to participate in the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St. Louis; but 1t affords me pleasure to inform you, MT. President, that his imperial majesty was pleased to especially send me to your country for the purpose of personally ob- serving the actual state of progress In science, arts and industries of the world so magnidcently displayed at St. Louis. I am, however charged with still more important, and I may add still pleas anter mission, and one which it is in- cumbent on me to first fulfill. His imperial majesty was pleased to confide to me the agreeable duty of conveying to you, MT. President, the assurance of his sincere good wishes and friendship and fervent hope for your continued good health and happiness.
 His majesty also charged me to con- firm to you his earnest desire that his re- lations of amity and good correspond ence which have always since the days of Commodore Perry united the great repub- lie of the west with the empire of the lengendary east, and which have con trbuted in no small measure to the pro- gress and prosperity of Japan, may grow still closer and stronger with the passing years, and I assure you, Mir. President, that I but interpret the sentiment of my eountrymen when I add that the words of his majesty find ready echo in the hearts of his majesty's loay subjects.'
 President Roosevelt Responds.
 The Presidents response was as follows:
 It gives me unfeigned pleasure to meet your imperial nlBnneSS dilu lO near from you the expression of friendly senti- ments of his majesty, the emperor, and of the people of Japan towards the Uni ted States of America l assure you that these sentiments are warmly reciprocated by me and by the American people.
 Ever since the empire of Japan at the invitation of this country entered up on a career of moderation and interna- tional progress which has led to such brilliant results, the relations of the two countries have been those of unbroken friendship I pray that these relations may continue forever gaining always more friendly and more extended and trust that this visit of your imperial highness may result in that increase of mutual good will between this republic and the Empire of Japan which will na- turally come from more intimate ac- quaintance, and wider knowledge of each other.
 q beg you to convey to his majesty, the emperor, my grateful appreciation of his valued expressions of amity and my best wishes for his health and happiness. and the prosperity of the Japanese people. :"
 The President and Prince Fushimi then chatted for ten minutes
 The conversation was conducted through an interpreter, and related principally to Japanese literature and history. with in- cidental referenc to the pending Russo-