Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
GOSSIP FROM JAPAN
Homage Paid to the Presi-
dents Daughter.
MISS ROOSEVELT'S TRIP
DoINGS AND HAPPENINGS IN THE
FLoWERY KINGDOM.
E. n. Harriman's Lavish Expenditure
for Curios-William Jennings Bryan
Meets Marquis tic.
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Special Correspondence of The Star.

This has been an eventful week in Japan,
with Yokohama as the stage setting. FIRST
Cf all. we welcomed and bade goodbye 10
the last OF the Taft party. Next came the
welcoming of the British fleet, and then fol-
lowed as was but natural, William Jen-
nings Bryan. with the final act, the well
coming of Baron Komura. the Japanese
peace envoy.
There were other things happening during
the week of which / shall speak later out
they are commonplace events in this busy
seaport town, the first foreign settlement
In the land of the rising
Every American in Yokohama, and there
are nearly 1000 of them. felt a patriotic
pride in the daughter of great Presi-
dent. SIZE was indeed a fitting example of
the American girl, and her democratic man
ners won the japanese people. She sent
word in advance that she would prefer no
soca! functions in her honor, and that
she would be most content by being left
alone to do her shopping and see the sights
hrrelLouts unattended 1t was difficult at
first for the people to understand this. They
called her the princess in their language,
and princcsses in tie far east only travel
with elaborate suites But they respected
her wishes, and it was no uncommon sight
to see her riding about the city in jim
rickshaw stopping at the shops and max
ing purchases. one intelligent Japanese
told ne after she had gone that her ad-
vent in Japan had done a world of good.
1t demonstrated liberalism in the treat
mcut Of the gentlCr sex that would hear
fruit in the development of the nation.
When she departed the city, and the mer-
chants We'd with each other in a daylight
fireworks exhibition, the equal of which
has never been seen in Toxic bay. From
the moment of her arrival the city was
profusely decorated with flags and bunting
and every house displayed old glory.
BRYAN in Japan.
Before she left the British fleet came
and in g twinkIing Old Glory was super
seeded by the British union jack. And what
a jolly time the British tars had, and how
the government turned itself loose to give
them a hearty welcome. 1t was the first
meeting Of the two nations since the rati-
fcaton of the British-Jdpanese treaty, and
there was genuine love feast all around
Admiral Noel and his officers were received
by the emperor, who later gave them a
Sumptuous banquet in the Homeiden hall
of the imperial palace. Sir Claude Mac
Donald. British minister, and number of
his staff were in attendance.
The fleet still remains anchored in the
inn y harbor. Not far away are a num-
Der "a Japanese gunboatS, the w&Sps they
call them, which participated in the fight
OF the Sea Of Japan. / understand the Brit
ish fleet VIII remain here until after the
grand naval review, which takes place on
the I'D instant. The emperor himself will
be in attendance. Our own battleship, WIS
't!lS4lls Will captain N4ONbT, Il W dSHIiS-
ton tavorlte, Is the only American naval
representative. 1t is rumored that the
American Asiatc squadron will visit Japan
after the review.
Then came William Jennings Bryan For
some reason the Japanese government sent
no representative to meet him, and he was
welcomed only by Mir n. w. McIver, at
one time cit was during CIeveland's second
term, / believer consul general to Yoko-
hama. Since his arrival. however Mr.
Bryan has been the recipient of many hon
OFs, and arrangements have been perfected
by which he viii meet the emperor later in
the week. There are several dinners planned
In his honor, and he has accepted several
invitations to speak. Mr.. Bryan is studying
commercial Japan, and incidentally writing
articles for his newspaper.
Yesterday, by a rare piece of good for
tune, Mr.. Bryan was one of the party which
welcomed Baron komura at the Imperial
Detached Palace. lie on his way to
see the making Of furniture when the
crowd at the Hatabor (pier) attracted his
attention. Upon inquiring the meaning of
the crowd one of the police informed his
guide that Baron komura was expected
to land. Mr.. Bryan expressed himself as
most DESTROYS of Witnessing the arrival of
the distinguished peace envoy, and with the
assistance of an eX-W ashingtou newspaper
reporter was given the opportunity Baron
komura, after leaving the Empress of In
did steamship was conveyed by a Japanese
naval tug to the detached palace, which is
situated on a small canal near the SHIN
bashi railroad station. Mr.. Bryan and party.
learning this drove at once to the pal
ace, where with little difficulty they were
escorted TO the pIrlors where the repre-
scntatives OF the emperor and other dig
nitaries were awaiting the arrival of the
baron. Here a delightful surprise awaited
Mr. Bryan. Marquis Ito, perhaps the most
distinguished man in Japan, and represent
ing the emperor. met Mr.. Bryan a the door
ana introduced himself. Mr. Bryan, in his
enthusiasm OF the moment, borrowed an
expression. and said delighted" And then
foG half an hour, while awaiting the peace
party, the two talked over a multitude of
Things. Marquis Ito showed at once how
Wei posted he was upon all things national
ana discussed the politics of the world In
a way that brought forth from Mr. BRYAN
an expression of wonderment and surprise
The marquis explained how he had visited
America and Europe. studying the different
constitutions, and finally had evolved a
constitution for Japan. the one under which
they were now conducting things. The mar
gus explained he was out of harness. and
said, with twinkle In his eye, that Mr..
Bryan evidently knew how that was. The
erstwhile leader of the democracy renlIed
good-naturediy that he did not know, as he
had never tried the harness, although he
had been willing on more than one occa-
sion.
This evoked a general laugh Marquis Ito
did not lose the opportunity of paying
President Roosevelt high compliment, and
Mr.. Bryan graciously acknowledged II. And
so half an hour slipped away before the
captain Of police announced the arrival of
the peace envoy. Marquis Ito arose and
motioning TO Mr.. Bryan led the way to the
door of the palace. The launch came along
side the wharf and Baron Komura rapidly
assembled the steps. He met by Marquis
Ito. who gave him warm hand clasp and
presented him to Mr.. Bryan. Baron Ko-
mura apologized for not replying to Mr.
Bryan's letter of congratulation while in
America, and explained he had been very
Ill. Back OF the receiving party was line
OF women representing the patriotic soci-
cites of Japan. They bowed profoundly to
the baron, who acknowledged the courtesy
and then hurried into the palace where he
met the receiving party. and chatted pleas
ahtIy Tor some time. Later he took a train
Tor TOXIC. The baron looks quite i'll and
shows the terrible strain through which he
has passed. Ii is understood he will go into
the country for some time in order to re-
Cupcrate.
MI. Hartman Popular.
Among the lesser luminaries of The week
was Mr.. f. II. Hartman. The merchants
have placed him first in the list And
well they might, for Mr. Hartman spent
his gold freely and incidentally ruined the
curio market for the modest traveller
There are wild stories OF what he paid for