Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-23

was her reception and entertainment OK
American women Far be 1t from an Amer
lean man to hesitate to say that Tsi-An's
shrewd observations OF her pettfcoated
Yankee guests undoubtedly led her to 60 In
rather heavily for western ideas. Isn't
civilization that is capable OF producing ouch
women as OURS worthy OF being studied and
copiedf
From reports that reach this country from
time to time It would seem that every door
in Japan 10 open to travelling Americans.
The japanese have been attentive to our
travellers for some years. but especially so
since the close of the war with Russia. Our
moral support of their country during that
hereulean conflict has undoubtedly made US
more than ever persona grata with the lit
tie brown Islanders.
When the Taft party was In Japan it was
entertained with almost imperial lavish
ness. government official and private citi-
zens vyfng with one another to stand as
host for the party. Mr.. Jacob Schiff and
companions have been received with royal
hospitality wherever they have gone the
country's leading bankers were especially
ardent in their attentions to the financier
who had done SO much to float japanese
loans at home.
When E. II. Hartman was In Japan ne
was compelled to refuse numerous invita-
tons because of prior acceptanees Ameri-
can business men stationed In the Japanese
centers write home that they are hooded
with invitations from Japanese ptTsonages;
and they add that no American or eny de-
gree OF prominence at home can hope to
CoiDc 10 the 1SfdnQS ana ger away WitnOQI
having been the guest of numerous infiuen-
tial Japs.
The Cars Yankee Friends.
Three Americans who are always sure Of
a welcome from Nicholas II, the man with
a douma on his hands, are Charles M
Schwab, the ex-steel king; Lewis Nixon, the
former shipyard owner. and Charles r.
Flint. promoter generally and purchaser Of
navies in particular. The relations Of these
millionaires with the car began in purely
business way, relative to naval matters,
principally. Now the car counts them
among his friends. and they number Nicho-
las among theirs. Each of the Trio and the
car have exchanged the trifiing mementoes
OF friendship; Mr.. Flint took keen pleasure
IN getting up an album Of photographs IL
Ius.rathg American scenes and sport as his
gift for friend Nicholas.
Some one has said that Leopold of Bel
GUM has played the host to every Ameri-
can chorus girl making the continent In his
time However that may be, he was
royal host In every sense of the word to
the Thomas F. Washes, following Mr.
WalSh's appointment as a national COM
missioner to the Paris exposition of 1860. .
1t has been stated that Leopold conceived
such a deep admiration for Mr. Walsh and
his ability that he placed his financial in
terescs in this country in Mr.. Waishs
keeping. It Is certain that LeopoId,s mark-
ed friendship for the WASHES brought them
into favor forthwith with the Newport set,
SO that he and his family are. now members
OF the summer 400"
Just the Other Way.
The Hapsburgs are among the very few
crowned families that have not "fnade I'D
to- the American nation by playing the
host to any of its representative citizens.
Old Franz Josef has grac.cusly received
not few men and women from Yankee
land In prearranged audience, but that IS
about as far as his interest in Americans.
as individuals, has progressed 1t would
be a falling of very exclusive barriers In
deed. we're he to go after any of our travel
ing countrymen and women as gu asts.
The Sultan of Turkey is another prom
fnent ruler who has never evlnced desire
TO shower any of US with invitations to
spend night or two under his roof This
ooldness towards us is not to be wondered
at when it is remem bered that Abdul Hamid
frequently reaches the conclusion that he
has seen too much Of the American min
lister. and therefore keeps out of the gem
tleman's way until he gets hin. that one
of water war dogs is getting ready
to head for tire Bosphorus.
Two Minor Royal Hosts.
Until his friendliness with foreigners,
among other things. led to a serious revolt,
the young Sultan OF Morocco was con-
slant entertainer of Americans who CHANGED
to reach his capital. To show appreciation
of the good times provided for them In the
shape OF boar hunts and what not. the
Americans introduced the sultan to nu-
nnerous occidental mysteries. notably the
cocktail. 1t is said. 1t is a fact that the
sultan rode an American made bicycle with
the reckless abandon of youth and dill
gently thumped away on a Yankee type
writer whenever the spirit of literary COM
position fell upon him.
The King of Siam has a suite of American
advisers In various capacities in Bangkok;
through them he has grown especially fond
of receiving and entertaining American
travellers. Those of our countrymen who |
have had the pleasure of talking with him
for an appreciable period are unanimous
in declaring that he Is a man of broad |
mind, of truly regal proportions, and that
he deserves better fate thaa yearly to
find his country more and more under |
French influence.
Big rulers-little rulers-white, black and
yellow-all seem to be particularly anxious |
these days to show prominent Americans
who chance within their respective realms |
what Is known here "a good time