The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-08-10

Oyster B2y, \. Y, Special-History
was made Saturday in Oyster Bay.
Russians and Japanese clasped hands
and greeted one another with all out
ward evidence Of cordially, and for
the first time since nations began TO
have relations one with onother, an
Executive cf great power received the
ENJOYS of two belligerent countries
On a mission of peace. President
Roosevelt.cn ehalf of the United
States and their people, extended for
NAL greeting 70 the representatives Of
Russia and Japan, introduced the
plenipotenliaries to one another, and
entertained them at an elaborate
luncheon, at which Russian and JAP
anese fraterIized with one another as
comrades rather than enemies.
PRESIDENTS NOTABLE TOAST.
During the luncheon President
Roosevelt proposed notable toast, in
which he expressed the earnest hope
and prayer, in the interest not only of
these two great powers, but of all civ
tlized mankind, that just and last
ing peace may speedily be concluded
between them"
The occasion was impressive 1t was
attended not by pomp and ceremony,
but by simplic-,y and frankness
characteristic of the President and of
the people Of America.
Due honor was paid the distinguish
ed guests OF the President and of the
country, and they were received with
all the dignity to which their exalted
rank entitled them.
The day was ideal After the sun
La burned away the haze of early
morning. the weather was glorious. A
brisk breeze just tipped the waves Of
Long Island Sound with silver, temper
ing, at the same time, the heat of the
suns rays.
.CAIEF ENJOYS SHAKE HANDS,.
1t was notable scene as the di-
minutiye Baron Komura shook hands
with the giant Witte at the instance of
the President Of the United States.
The greetings of the members c. the
two special missions were distinctly
formal, but not the slightest sugges-
tion of emnity was shown on either
side. Neither by word nor by action
did they indicate, even by direction,
anything but the utmost cordiality.
Careful TO avoid any strain, Presi-
dent Roosevelt, as soo1 as possible
after the introductions, suggested that
the party proceed to the main saloon,
where luncheon was in waiting. The
resident himself le~ the party, follow.
ed in order by Mr.. Witte, Baron Komu-
ra, ambassador Rosen and Minister
Takahira- Even the formation of this
little procession involved a delicate
diplomatic problem, but it was agreed
that the President solved it admirably.
FOES LIKE FRIENDS.
- Although the luncheon was served
with the other guests standing, the
President escorted the four ENJOYS to
chairs in one corner of the saloon, and
in half minute, through tact and del
icacy, the whole party was engaged in
animated conversation over their
dishes. The conversation was general
ly in French, as Mr. Witte speaks very
little English. Baron Rosen and Baron
Komura chatted as if they had been
lifelong friends and Minister Taxa
hira. at one time particularly commu-
NEGATIVE, entered into the conversation
with zest and interest.
Before the luncheon had proceeded
far President Roosevelt rose from his
chair. and turning TO the assemblage,
raised his hand for silence. In an in
stant there was a hush. Bowing TO the
ENJOYS, President Roosevelt said:
ENJOYS APPROVE TOAST. :.
Gentlemen: I propose a toast to
which there will be no answer and to
which l have the honor TO ask you to
drink in silence, standing. | drink to
the welfare and prosperity of the SOW
ereigns and the people Of the two
great nations whose representatives
have met one another on this ship. 1t
is my most earnest hope and prayer.
in the interest OF not only these two
great powers, but of all civilized man
kind, that a just and lasting peace
may speeuiIy be concluded between
them"
The toast was drunk, as the Presi-
dent requested, in profound silence;
but in the hum of conversation which
followed little was heard but enthusi-
astic comment upon the character OF
the Presidents expression. Mr.. Witte
and Baron Komura both cordially
thanked him.
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