New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-13
TOXIC GREETS BRITISH.
HEARTY WELCOME GIVEN.
AN Traces of Recent Depression
DiSdppear-4 Garden Partu.

Toxic Oct. 12.-Vice-A Admiral Sir Gerard Noel
commanding the British squadron at Yoke
hama, accompanied by his staff. arrived here
this morning by special train from Yokohama
and was received at the railroad station by 4
large number of officials After an exchange
Of greetings. the British admiral and his party
entered imperial carriages and were driven
through the streets lined by thousands to
Hibiya Park. where the Mayor of Toxic gave
garden party in honor Of the visitors.
From early this morning Toxic the
tiptoe Of expectancy to witness the arrival of
the admiral representing Japan's great ally. 1t
was perfect autumn day. The streets were
decorated with flags and flowers to an extent
which recalled the rejoicings over the japanese
victories at the Yalu River, LiaoYang, Mouk-
den, Port Arthur and the Sea Of Japan, the
difference to-day being that British flags were
everywhere in evidence The feeling of depres-
sion of the last few weeks had completely dis
appeared and had been replaced by buoyant
good humor among the crowds which assembled
early. in the morning at all points OF vantage
around the Shimbasi station and along the line
of march.
The special train with Admiral Noel and his
staff captains reached the station at II O'Clock.
They were met by distinguished officers OF the
navy and army and others who were drawn UP
in line the platform Those present IN
cuded the Marquis Ito, president Of the Privy
Council, and the Cabinet Ministers. The Ad-
miral bowed right and left in reply to the
cheers until the entrance Of Hibiya Park was
reached. There a magnificent triumphal arch
with "Welcomer' embazoned with yellow
chrysanthemums a green background mad
been erected. The park was crowded with the
guests who had been invited to attend the
Mayors garden party. Among the nigh OIL
Gals present at the party was Prince Ioku-
gawa, president of the House of Peers.
The programme to-day included fireworks
fencing, ju jitsu and wrestling. Many oands
played during the athletic exercises.
The Mayor made speech of welcome. He
said he honored and delighted to receive an
admiral Of navy with such brilliant history
and belonging to a country which Japan was
proud to call her ally in guarding the peace OF
the Orient. The Mayor added that he regretted
the fact that Toxic unable more adequately
to express the sincerity of Japan's welcome.
Admiral Noel replied briefly Both speeches.
were enthusiastically applauded.
About thousand British sailors and marines
arrived here to-day and were every where treated
with the greatest friendship While some Of
them remained in the park to watch the trials
of strength and SKILL Others attended by guides
and interpreters, walked or drove through the
streets and enjoyed themselves sightseeing. The
streetcars were free to them, and special dis
counts were allowed them at all shops.
The population of Toxic turned out to greet
the visitors. Such a welcome to foreign visitors
and such happy crowds in the streets had never
before been seen in Toxic.
A dinner attended by one hundred British off,
given at the Maple Club tonight. The
dinner, which was served by japanese girls
daintily costumed, followed by an informal
dance. The town tonight is brilliantly flu
minated