Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-27
HOMEWARD JOURNEY
Baron Komura and Suite Now
En- Route.
LEFT NEW YORK TODAY
WILL TAKE SPECIAL TRAIN
FROM MONTREAL.
Then Will Make Trip Through to
Vancouver Without Making
Stops.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, September 27-Baron ko-
mura, the senior Japanese peace envoy,
with the suite, began his homeward journey
this morning the 9:45 o'clock train,
which left the Grand Central station Tor
Montreal. From Montreal the baron and
his suite will proceed to Vancouver over the
Canadian Pacific railroad on special train.
No stops other than those that will be nee
essary at the switches will be made, and
the party will reach Vancouver on the
morning of October 2, just in time to catch
the steamship Empress of India of the Pa
cific Mail line which leaves Tuesday at
noon for Japan. The baron will have every
comfort that can be supplied by the Cana
dian Pacific railroad on the journey across
the continent. The officers of the line place
the special car Saskatchewan and an eight
section drawing-room palace car at the
baron's service. With a guards coach,
these two cars will compose the special
train that will fly across Canada behind
c. p r. Moguel engines.
DR. Pritchard, who was one of the physi-
clans to attend the baron through MS re-
cent illness, will accompany him to Van
couver, but no farther. The baron will de-
pend on the ships physician and his per-
sonal nurse during the rest of his journey.
DIR. Pritchard said today that, although
Baron komura has not completely recov-
cred from the attack of typhoid from which
he suffered during the last three weeks, his
cor dition was nearly normal. He said that
he had advised the envoy to remain in
America until he had completely regained
his health. but the ENJOYS desire to get
back to Japan as soon as possible pre-
vailed and the doctor gave his consent
The baron Is not expected to suffer during
the sea voyage, as he is an excellent sailor
Gave Out Statement.
Baron Komura gave out a statement last
night expressing his deep gratitude for the
many kindnesses and courtesies extended
to him during his stay in the United States
He spoke highly of President Roosevelt's
ability as a statesman and of his influence
In world politics and of the splendid result
of the Portsmouth effort to bring about
peace in the far east. The baron gave out
the following statement:
in leaving this country for home I feel 1t
my duty to express to the people of the
United States an assurance of my sincere
and genuine appreciation of the respect,
courtesy and friendlness shown me during
my stay in this country.
II am especially grateful for the many
attentions and inquiries received from all
quarters during my recent illness, and l go
home with a most vivid recollection of the
good will and friendliness of the American
people for Japan, which has, l am con-
vinced, grown immensely, both numerically
and in intensity.
ANdlllHS myself OI Il1lS OCCASION, L O0Sn
it fit that l should express my highest ap-
probation of the disinterested, energetic and
unremitting efforts of the President in the
successful initiation and consummatinon of
peace, and to him humanity owes debt CT
deep gratitude.
Japan's Position.
"As the result of the war Japan will un-
doubtedly secure a well-recognized position
In the far east have, however, no hesita-
ton in affirming that there will be no break
in the continuity of Japan's foreign policy.
Steadily and firmly adhering to the policy of
peaceful expansion in commerce and indus
try, Japan will devote all her energies with
renewed vigor to the development of her ma
tional resources.
She will continue, as in the past, to
scrupulously respect the acquired rights and
legitimate interests of the powers in the far
east, nor will she attempt to interfere IN the
least with the logical and legitimate devel-
opments of those interests.
I'm her pursuit OF commercial and indus
trial expansion Japan will count upon the
cooperation of the United States. whose in
terests in the far east are completely iden-
teal with her own, and whose traditional
friendship for Japan has found fresh con-
firmation In the appreciative and sympa-
thetic attitude maintained by the American
people throughout the tremendous struggle
in which Japan has been engaged.
1T is my sincere hope and earnest belief
that the relations between the great repub-
lie and the empire of the east, which are
based on mutual sympathy and Identical in
terests, will continue to grow in strength
and solidity."
Baron Komura and his party will leave
New York over the New York Central rail-
road at 9:45 o'clock tomorrow morning for
Montreal, where they will proceed to Van
couver over the Canadian Pacific line The
party will travel in the private car Sasa-
katchewan and an eight-section drawing
room car. No stops other than those neces-
sary in switching will be made, and 1t is ex-
pected to reach Vancouver on the morning
of October 2. The party will board the
steamship Empress OF India and sail for
Japan that day.