New-York tribune., 1907-10-02
JAPAN'S GOOD WILL WON
fR T4FTVS 1CHIEVEMENT.
,Secretarys Friendly Speeches
Praised an Al Quarters.

Tozto. Oc: Secretary and Mrs. Taft were
.Ao CHESTS of honor at a reception at the Amer
60, consulate at Yokohama this afternoon un-
o. ,be auspices Of the Asiatic Association. A
IT,, tea service was presented to Mrs. Taft by
49, city Of Yokohama. and significant and
s-,.,5,v sneeches were exchanged between Sec
-o+ory Taft and prominent Japanese,
IT, entire city Council headed by the Mayor
-x1o,,,,a,oa. was ,esent. as We're the Governor
"a euro the members of the prefectural and
.-,,,,oi,aI assemblies. wealthy citizens. the
,,,,tsrs of the japanese Taft reception com
-.,t+ee and a number Of representatives of the
s,ror,atic corps AT Toxic and the consular corps
Of Yokohama
,fr smith. president of the Asiatic Assoca-
.,or welcomed Secretary Taft and introduced
hin, 70 the Mayor. who. in excellent English.
assured the Secretary of japanese friendship.
The Mayor then presented the tea service to
Mrs Taft
In his reply Secretary Taft emphasized the
reciprocal nature Of the commerce between the
United States and Japan, which he said. pre-
Guided any idea of hostilities The Secretary
added that he considered Yokohama 10 be the
connecting link. the commercial stepping stone.
between America and Japan. and that conse-
ouently the ceremony this afternoon was partic-
uary significant. While thanking the city for.
himself and for Mrs. Taft for the tea service. the
Secretary said he felt that this spontaneous
offering from the japanese municipality was a
manifestation Of mutual recognition Of the re-
ciprocal and pacific benefits of commerce. He
realized also that residence abroad produced in
Americans broader conception of international
relations and obligations
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft then returned to Toxic.
where they were guests at dinner of H Percival
Dodge Secretary OF the American Embassy
Secretary Taft's busiest day in Japan began
this morning with a reception and luncheon
given in his honor by the Foreign Minister.
Count Hayashi. at the Koshikawa Arsenal.
which were attended by all the officials of the
government departments. Luncheon was served
in the pavilion erected two years ago the
casion o. a similar entertainment to MI Taft
Replying 10 the speech of welcome delivered by
the Minister Of War. Lieutenant General Terau-
chi, who expressed the pleasure felt by the Jap
anese at the Secretarys visit, Mt Taft re-
iterated his former Acknowledgements of the
courtesies extended TO him, and the delight
which he felt at being once more IN Japan.
There a notable gathering of Japanese
officers who gained renown in the recent war
and other leaders. Sharing the head Of the
table with Secretary Taft was Field Marshal
Prince Oyarna, while those present included
General Marquis Nodzu. Count Katsura, a mem
Der Of the Military Council Of the Empire; Ad-
miral Baron GOmbei Yamamoto. General Count
Oku. chief Of the general staff OF the army; Ad-
miral Togo chief of the general staff of the
navy: General Count Nogi and others. The
japanese officers a glttering array of
medals and other decorations.
Prior to the luncheon Secretary Taft chatted
with officers who had been prominent ahoat and
ashore in the war with Russia.
The tables were decorated with flowers. and
the pavilion showed the American and japanese
fags entwined The toast to President Roose-
relt elected great applause, and IN reply Secre-
tary Taft proposed the health of the Emperor or
Japan. saying among other things, that this
great monarch showed remarkable ability in Sc
lecting his aids to carry the affairs of the
natiOn-
Immediately after the luncheon Mr.. Taft,
companied by the staff of the American En-
bassy left Toxic for Yokohama
The japanese normally are lacking in display
Of emotion. but Mr. Taft's speech of yesterday
evening continues to-day theme of general
and number of prominent japanese business
men have said they regard it official and
final declaration. 1t had a buoyant effect on the
Bourse. All the newspapers publish pronounced
tributes TO the distinguished American visitor.
nut the "Hochi" regrets that he has had little
to say on the question Of emigration
Mr.. Taft. who is in splended health, is de-
lighted with his reception here and with the
enthusiasm aroused by his speech