The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
FUSHIMI MEETS
THE PRESIDENT
Conveys to Him Good Wishes
of the MikadO and of the
People of Island Empire
GETS CORDIAL WELCOME
Is Assured That Sentiments
Are ReciprOcated by the
Citizens of United States

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Prince
Sadanaru Fushimi, near relative OF
the Emperor of Japan, who has ar
rived in Washington as the guest OF
the nation, to-day called at the White
House and conveyed to the President
the good wishes and friendship Of the
Mikado and the latter's hope for the
Presidents good health and happiness.
The Princes address. which was in
japanese and interpreted by one Of
Ghis suite. was brief and bespoke closer
and stronger relations between the two
countries. The President. in his re-
sponse, gave assurances that this SEN
timent is shared by the American peo-
pie and wished the Japanese people
prosperity.
Shortly before 10 o'clock Prince Flu
shimi and his suite were driven from
the Arlington Hotel to the White
House. The Prince occupied the state
carriage Of the Japanese legation, Mr..
Peirce and Mr.. HiOh riding with him.
The suite consisted of A. Sato, grand
master of the Princes household;
Count 8. Terashima. Major Mihara.
Mr.. Watanabe, master Of ceremonies
Of the Emperor Of Japan; DR.. K. Rok-
ku, physician to the Prince. and Sho-
shunka Matsuka, third secretary of the
Japanese legation, who met the Prince
at San Francisco.
GREETED AT WHITE HOUSE.
Prince Fushimi was attired in the
uniform Of a lieutenant general Of the
Japanese army. The other members Of
his suite wore uniforms Of their grade
in the army or diplomatic CORPS.
AS the carriage of the party, headed
by a platoon Of mounted police, swept
into the DOrta pOCbara Of the White
House it was met by Colonel Charles
S. Bromwell, the military aid, and
Captain Campon Marslow, the naval
aid of President Roosevelt. Assistant
Secretary Peirce presented the Prince
to them and the party then was con-
Quoted into the White House. The
Prince and his suite were ushered into
the Blue Room. where in q few min
utes President Roosevelt, accompanied
by Assistant Secretary of State Fran
els b. Loomis and Secretary Loeb,
greeted them. The greeting between
the President and Prince Fushimi was
cordial.
COURTESIES EXCHANGED.
The presentations were made by Mr..
Peirce. Prince Fushimi said in part:
His Majestey. the Emperor Of Japan charged
me to convey to you his earnest desire that
the historic relations of amity and good feel
ing. which have always since the Gays Of
Commodore Perry. united the great republic
OF the West with the empire Of the legendary
East and which have contributed in no IsraiI
measure to the progress and prosperity OF
japan, may grow still closer and stronger with
the passing years and assure you, Mr.. Presi-
dent. that I believe 1 interpret the sentiment
Of my countrymen when l add that the words
OF his Majesty find a ready echo In the hearts
Of his Majesty's loyal subjects
The Presidents response was as fol-
lows:
1t gives me unfeigned pleasure to meet your
imperial highness and to hear from you the
expression OF the friendly words Of his Ma
jesty. the Emperor. and OF the people Of Japan
toward the United States OF America / as
sure you that these sentiments are reciprocated
by me and by the American people. Ever
since the empire Of Japan-at the Invitation
of this country-entered upon the career OF
led to such brilliant results the relations Of the
two countries have been those Of unbroken
friendship: / pray that these relations may
continue forever, growing always more friend
ly and more extended. ana 1 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
naturally come from more intimate acquaint-
ance and wider knowledge OF each other
1 beg you to convey to his Majesty. the
Emperor Of Japan. 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.
A GUEST AT DINNER.
The President and Prince Fusbirnf
then chatted animatedly for ten min
utes. Their conversation was conduct
ed through an interpreter and related
principally to Japanese history and lit
erature, with incidental reference to
the Russo-Japanese war, in which
Prince Fushimi has played a conspfc-
uous part The Prince expressed him
self as pleased and surprised at the
knowledge the President showed Of
these subjects.
Prince Fushimi and his partv left the
White House under escort of Colonel
Symons. The President later returned
the call of Prince Fushimi, driving
from the White House to the Arlington
Annex in an open carriage surrounded
by policemen on bicycles. Accompany
ing the President were his secretary.
Mr.. Loeb, and his military aids.
After the President left the Prince
took an automobile ride over the city.
escorted by Colonel Symons and Mr..
Peirce. At the White House tonight
the Prince was the guest of honor at a