The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-13
BRITISH NAVAL VISIT
 DISPELS JAPAN'S GLOOM
FEELING OF DEPRESSION THE LAST FEV WEEKS COMPLETE
 IF DISAPPEARS.

Admiral Noel, of the Asiatic Squadron,
 and His Suite Enthusiastically Re-
 ceived by the POpuIace--Mayor of
 TOkiO Declares Himself HOnored to
 Receive Admiral of Navy With Such
 Brilliant HistOEy-ThOusand British Marines Enjoy Hospitality of Japan
 csc Capital.
 Tokto, Oct. 12,-Vice Admiral Sir Ger ard Henry Neol, commanding the Brit 1sh squadron now at Yokohama. &C., companied by numerous suite, arrived here to-day by special train from To- kohama and was received at the rail- road station by large number of off, clals' After an exchange of greetings the British admiral and his party en- tered imperial carriagesc and were driven through the streets lined by thousands to Mibiya park, where the mayor of Tokio gave a garden party in honor of the distinguished visitors.
 The streets were decorated with flags and flowers to an extent which recalled the .rejoicings over the Japanese victor ies during the Russian war, the differ ence to-day being that the British union jack was every where in evil dence The feeling of depression of the last few weeks had completely disap- peared and had been replaced by buoy ant good humor among the crowds.
 The special train with Admiral Noel and his staff captains arrived at the station at Il o'clock They were met by distinguished officers of the navy and army and others who were drawn up Il line on the platform. Those pres ent included the Marquis Ito, president of the privy council, and the cabinet ministers After an exchange of greet ings Admiral Noel and his party enter ed imperial carriages and were driven to Hibiya park through streets lined by cheering thousands. The admiral bowed right and left in reply to the ovations until the entrance of Hibiya park was reached. There a magnifi- cent triumphaI arch with welcome" emblazoned with yellow chrysanthe- munls on a green background had been erected The park was packed with the guests who had been invited to attend the mayors garden party. Among the high official present at the party was Prince Tokugawa, president of the house of peers, who studied in Eng land years ago.
 The programme to-day included fire works, fencing, jiu Jitsu and wrestling. Many bands played continuously during the athletic exercises.
 Prior to the commencement of the programme the mayor delivered 8 honored to receive an admiral of a navy with such a brilliant history and belonging to a country which Japan was proud to call her ally in guarding the peace of the Orient.
 Admiral Noel replied briefly. Both speeches were enthusiastically ap- plauded
 This ceremony was followed by luncheon and the regular programme of athletic sports.
 During the day about 1000 British sailors and marines arrived here and were everywhere 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 presence of a British sailor meant open sesame everywhere. The street cars were free to them and special dis counts were allowed them at all shops.
 Tha whole population of Tokio turn ed out to greet the visitors. Such a well come of foreign visitors and such hap py crowds in the streets had never been seen in Tokio.
 A dinner attended by 100 British of ficers was given at the Maple club to- night. The dinner, which was served by Japanese girls, daintily costumed, was followed by an informal dance The town tonight is brilliantly illum- inatedt