New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-02
GREET PRINCE FUSHIMI.
Members of the Chamber of Com
merce Formally Welcome Him.

Prince sadanura Fushmi, of Japan. and his
suite were formally welcomed 10 the city yester-
day by the Chamber of Commerce. Many we'll
known men greeted him there. The street in
front OF the building guarded by police from
the Old Slip station With the prince and his
suite came several Central Office detectives and
Secret Service men
president Jesup Of the Chamber presided and
among others present were Levi p Morton. ex-
NONRESIDENT of the United States Alexander f.
Orr j Edward Simmons A B. Hepburn, John
l. Terry and John Harsen Rhoades.
AT l o'clock the prince and his party reached
the Chamber. President Jesup appointed Charles
stewart Smith and J. Edward Simmons to escort
the prince the Chamber Mr. Smith met the
prince at the door and leaning Mr.. Smiths arm
the prince walked brisky through the Chamber.
followed by Mr.. Simmons and Baron Kaneko and
the suite. Stopping in front of President Jesups
chair. Mr.. Smith said
Mr. President l take great pleasure in ntroduc
ms MS royal highness Prince Fushimi
The prince bowed and the members Of the
Chamber standing applauded.
The visitors then seated and Mr. Jesup
said in part
think that this yisi3 coming at this I'll time 1e;,c is
qualification Under existing conditions the Cham,
to saw tbis Word Of Welcome ' It seems but few
years since that intrepid. fearless hero, Commodore
Since that time the wonderful little country has
made marvellous progress in all fields worthy OF
heartily in sympathy with such a movement
progressive position But we are srieved.
sad, to think that at this moment those two
friendly, and Japan; with whom we are friendly
am sure that if the differences which brought
about and which prolong this conflict could be
Of war ' Gould be brought about and peace which
would be honorable to both sides; established and
maintained. Let hope that that period when
hostilties shall cease is not far distant. That Is
our prayer.
The prince replied in his native tongue which
interpreted by Baron kaneko. follows:
by you and your honorable body that I am unable
TO 69 than FROM so IN
of gentlemen such a welcome surely calls forth the
heartfelt appreciation of myself and OF my party.
and l assure you that the appreciation has been
spontaneous.
The prince was cheered for several minutes. He
repeatedly bowed to the members of the chamber.
After reading a resolution approving the attitude
of the United States in sanctionng the move made
by Secretary Hay for international peace. and urg
ing the Senate ratfy the treaties for arbitration
of international disputes Mr.. Jesup presented the
prince the Chamber of Commerce medal The prince
replied by bowling and whispering his thanks
Mr.. Jesup then accompanied the prince the
smoking rooms the top floor nf the Chamber
Of Commerce Building and the entire suite of the
prince and the members OF the chamber followed.
An impromptu luncheon served. Afterward the
prince shook hands with the members of the cham
Der. After hour and half spent in the Chamber
Of Commerce Building the prince and his party
driven to the St Regis Hotel
No extraordinary provisions for the protection of
the prince considered necessary yesterday
The statement in an afternoon paper that informa-
ton indicating menace to the personal safety Of
the prince had to those in charge OF his visit
here was fully contrOverted by the facts in the
case Sergeants Funston and Woodbridge who had
been detailed by Commissioner McAdoo TO attend
the prince yesterday morning relieved by
direction of Of the princes suite. The Central
Office had accompanied the prince from the
train to the St, Regis and called again YESTERDAY
morning. assuming he would wish them him
throughout his stay Consul General Nehida, how
dered and said that their continued attendance was
unnecessary and that they were excused until UNI,
attendance than that always on duty at the 81.
Regis has been called since the arrival OF the
prince and his suite will IL Ies s the Grand and
tied at 10 o'clock this morning.
Yesterday morning was passed by the prince IN
when the start was made for the Chamber Of
Commerce The time Of the prince had d. been giyen
Of few japanese who called to pay their respects
Ae THE 5b6r TO beo eS Io the prince
rested for half hour when he was ready for
drive down Fifth-ave, with visit TO the shopping
In the absence Of the prince from the hotel Mayor
Mcclellan called. and left his card He had prevl-
ously indicated his intention TO pay his respects at
late and the prince did not await him. The prince
Will return the call of the Mayor on his return
nv the prince received Consul General Uchida
sccompanied by his wife and two other women
Sir Percy Sanderson the British Consul General
called and left his card for the prince shortly be
fore O'Clock.
The prince accompanied by Baron Kaneko and
two members of his suite. went in the evening to
the New-Amsterdam Theatre. where they saw
s'FIrIrnDry Dumptv.' They occupied the lower box
second from the stage. the right hand side Of
the ho+se known as the Water Lily box. In &C
cordanCe with the request OF the prince an ospiay
was avoided. and there were no decorations or
interpretations in the performance that would call
special attention TO his presence