New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
KUROKI AT WEST POINT.
VISIT SPOILED By Rain.
Parade abandoned at Visitors Re
quest to Protect Cadets.

General K1Iroki who. with his staff, visited
West Point. although delighted with what he
cav of the sturdy young cadets and Of the
training that they receive at the military acad-
en1y. came away after his three hour stay with
a feeling of deep regret that the inclemency Of
the weather had deprived him of the pleasure
Of reviewing the four hundred and fifty cadets,
which was TO be the feature of the days pro-
gramme.
It had rained nearly all day. but the hard
est downpour began just before the time fixed
for the parade. The cadets in full dress uni
form. were already on the parade ground in the
drenching rain ready to show the japanese
commander Of what material the American
army officers made when the order for the
review was countermanded the request of
General Kuroki, who explained that he did not
wish the young men subjected TO the elements
for his own qualification. little later the Cen
eral who with such merciless persstency pur-
sued the Russian army in Manchuria showed
that II was not for his own comfort that he
made his request by refusing TO walk under a
preferred umbrella. He stood out in the rain
and smilingly asked the Tribune photographer
if he wished another picture of him.
The following special orders for the reception
Of General Kuroki had been issued by Colonel
Hugh L Scott. conmandant of the academy:
HeadGuarterg United States Military Academy,
snecia1 orders No si F;I,+Tscy +, Iaay To- IV''
honor 26 q 5e o tg t sv to West % a Point 2S Cen
lowing is ordered:
First-The cavalry detachment will act as escort
reporting in full dress. mounted at the south dock
seoond|A salute Of seventeen guns will be fred
when the head Of the escort reaches the cavalry
Third-The battalion Of cadets VIII be reviewed at
$40 D m
The programme Of the afternoon included
luncheon at the officers club, a reception at
cadets. inspection Of Grant Hall. which is the
cadets mass hall and headquarters and ex-
hibition,in the gymnasium.
CADET IS HURT
While riding standing on his mount Cadet
Daniel Boone. Of Texas. fell to the ground.
spraining his kneecap. He was taken to the
hospital.
General Kuroh and his suite, attended by
General o. E Wood and Major Charles Lynch.
representing the United States government,
boarded r A c. Smiths steam yacht Privateer.
IN the North River, opposite 42d street The
start up the river made about o'clock in
dense fog From one OF the flag haIyards flew
the burgee of the New York Yacht Club; from
the other the japanese flag. AS the Privateer
passed the Japanese warships Tsukubu and
Chtose. lying off 10Th street. the men on board
stood at attention. Because of the haze prog
straw fats more time was lost by the yacht
lodging around several brick laden barges. 1t
vas said there never was any danger Of col
nsion, as was the sensational report last night
in this city.
VISIT ONE HOUR LATE.
The Privateer arrived at West Point at /
o'clock an hour later than the schedule. Colonel
Scott in full dress uniform. at the boat
n TlT9vy I'm In
double file was a detachment Of cavarymen.
consisting Of negro troops from the 9th and 10th
companies, which played conspicuous parts in
the Spanish American War at Santiago. The
troops were commanded by Colonel Francis c.
Marshall
As General Kurold stepped ashore Colonel
Scott greeted him First there was a cordial
hand shake, and then the general gave military
salute The visiting party entered the waiting
carriages and. escorted by the cavalry, were
driven up the steep hill to the officers club.
Just before reaching the building the troops
lined lp and stood at attention while the salute
Of seventeen guns was fired in honor OF General
Kuroki.
Over the entrance TO the clubhouse was a
white sign. with the word 'Banzar' in red let
ters. Throughout the dining hall were small
American and japanese flags. All Of the Amer
ican officers wore their full dress uniforms. with
gold trappings, which was a great contrast 10
the fatigue uniforms Of khaki. with red trim
1nings, worn by the visitors. The japanese offi-
GERS carried their swords and few more decora-
tons; General Kuroki had his breast the
decoration of the Order Of the Rising Sun.
During the luncheon. which served by
japanese walters, a soldiers orchestra played
in an adjoining room. But the tune nearest to
anything japanese was a number from The
Shogun"
ARGENTINE OFFICERS PRESENT
There were in all about forty at the long table
the majority being American officers. There
were also present three Argentine naval officers
Colonel Scott sat at the head Of the table with
General Kurok at his right Next TO him sat
Captain Shojiro Tanaka, who acted as inter-
prefer
Colonel Scott proposed the first toast to Cen
eral Kurok He said u ask you rise and
drink TO General Baron Kuroki, one Of the great
est soldiers Of modern times"
There was loud shout Of "Banzai," as every
man slipped from his glass. which was followed
by a hurrah Of three times three. General Kurold
smiled and bowed his thanks Then he spoke
briefly in japanese, which. Interpreted by Cap
-tain Tanaka, was:
/ wish to propose toast 10 Colonel Scott
and his staff Of officers Of this academy" which
sentiment was enthusiastically responded 10 bv
the japanese officers
FROM the club the party went to Memorial
Hail. where brief reception Of tba of9cors
and their families was held Tho rano,o,o
displayed much interest here in the rairt,ro-
Of Americas foremost soldiers ana IN ,t -
trophies and flags