New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-13
JAPANESE WELCOMED.
GUESTS OF PRESIDENT.
Cordial Friendship of T5co Nations
Attested at Oyster Bay.
lBy Telegraph u The tribune. ]

oyster BAY, July lZ.-AnOther significant n
cident in the visit to this country of Admiral
famamOto was the reception Of the japanese
admiral by President Roosevelt to-day. The
cordial meeting at Sycamore Hill ought to be
the final argument against the sensational talk
OF possible trouble between the two friendly
powers. The following statement was issued
by President Roosevelt through Secretary Loeb
after the departure of Admiral YamamOto from
Oyster Bay:
The President had a long interview with Ad-
miral Baron YamamOto and 1t was most salts
factory In every way. It simply confirms (whet
had already been made clear by Ambassador
AokD the thoroughly good understanding be-
tween the two governments and the fundn-
mental friendliness between the two nations"
ADMIRAL YAMAMoTo PLEASED
Admiral Yamamoto had nothing TO say. but
his expression he boarded his special car to
return to New York indicated his complete salts
faction over the meeting with the President
The exchange of friendly greetings and express
siOns Of good will evidently pleased him more
than any other honor that the American people
have shown him.
Admiral Yamanoto was presented TO Presi-
dent Roosevelt by Ambassador Aoki. He was
accompanied by Captain MOtoki KOndO. OF his
staff. The party arrived at Oyster Bay at
aDOuS 1~--U D. ana entered a waiting autO-
mobile. arriving at Sycamore Hill few minutes
later. AT the station there only few
villagers and a number OF newspaper CORE
spondents 10 greet him.
In contrast TO the formal afternoon dress OF
the japanese was the cool white suit worn by
the President when he greeted his guests. When
the latter arrived he was on the veranda- He
stepped eagerly forward. and. almost before the
ambassador had time TO present Admiral Yama-
motto. had Clasped the admiraTs hand IN a
firm. hearty grip, saying:
Baron. glad to meet YOU
Then there general exchange Of felcf-
tatiOns. and Admiral Yamamoto handed to the
President with the compliments and best wishes
of the Emperor OF japan square package, OF
which Captain Kondo had been the careful
custodian the trip. When opened Just be-
fore the departure of the visitors, il was found
TO contain Japanese lacquer box OF the finest
workmanship that the artisans Of Nippon are
capable OF turning out. The box measured about
a foot around and contained several drawers
LUNCHEON AT SYCAMORE HILL
The President had also as guests at luncheon
| Robert Bacon. Assistant Secretary OF State:
| Congressman Herbert Parsons and Mr. and
| Mrs. Z. D. Morgan. President Roosevelt and
| Admiral Eamanaoto led the way to the dining
room. The visit OF the japanese lasted about
| two hours. Just they were about to depart
| black clouds loomed up directly overhead that
| were altogether out of keeping with the occa-
| sion. which. however, did much TO break up the
| imaginary dark clouds aIarrnists have pre-
tended TO observe gathering 10 obscure the sun
shine of peace. But these clouds were real. and
! soon there was 81 heavy dOwnpOur of rain. The
| 2:33 train was held for about ten minutes on 4
| telephone request from Sa gamore Hill. Then
| came fast ride in the automobile 20 the sta
| ton in the rain. The japanese were accom-
| panied by Congressman Parsons. who returned
with them to New York. In Manhattan the
4 chauffeur would probably have been cautioned
I to reduce his speed, but here he sped the car
| along the wet road with impunity. and ths
| dash added a touch OF excitement 10 the day's
| trip that Admiral Yamamoto seemed to enjoy.
| Admiral YamaInoto and Captain Kondo left the
| Holland House for their trip TO Oyster Bay in an
| open barouche. Ambassador Ao1i. who had pre-
ceded them the Long Island ferry at s4th street
| accompanied by Mr.. Hanhara. first secretary Of
| the embassy. walking nervously back and
FORTH looking every little while the clock on the
WALL for the admiral arrived Just IN time to catch
| the last boat that would connect with the Il O3
| train in Long Island City.
| The party attracted much attention the street
| and on the boat Admiral Yamamoto, Ambassador
! Aoki and Captain Kondo entered the special car on
| the train. and porter stationed himself the
| door to guard them against tntruders. Captain
Kondo carried a square package with great care.
| and the contents OF Il caused much speculation.
until it was learned after the visit 70 President
Roosevelt that 1t present for the latter from
/ the Emperor or Japan
| The trip 20 Oyster Bay uueventfuI except
for the hurried dispOssession OF a newspaper pho
| tographer who entered the special car while the
| porter momentarily or guard
! Secretary Hanthara. who remained behind. ridt-
| cuIed the story that the japanese arrested on
Thursday at San Diego for sketchng the fortihca-
\ tiOns at Fort ROsecrans was SPY.
/ This is too absurd" he said
/ Ambassador AOh and Admiral Yarnanloto appar-
| emily thought the same way about H. for they re-
fused discuss the affair. The admiral did how
ever. express his qualification good feeling
| displayed toward his country by so many repre-
sentative Americans at the luncheon given In his
| honor by the Japan Society on Thursday. Mem
bers OF his suite said also that he deeply moved
| by this spirit OF friendship.
| While the admiral was at Oyster Bay yesterday
the members OF his escort who remained in the
| city we're entertained at luncheon by Lieutenant
| Henderson. U. S. N. at the New York Yacht Club
/ Admiral Yamamoto and his party returned to this
! city from their visit to President Roosevelt az
| about .. m. They drove to the Holland House
| Congressman Parsons who accompanied them
from Oyster Bay. refused 70 discuss politics
| did freely express his admiration for the admiral
/ He Is a fine man." said the Congressman
i This morning Admiral Yamamoto will go 10 Phil
adelphia visit the Cramps shipbuilding yards
| den for an inspection OF the New York shipbuiId-
| ing yards and works. he Will return this evening
| and tonight Admiral Yanamoto and his stan
| and the members OF the Japanese diplomatic corps
are to be the guests OF Mr. Pain at the perform
| ance OF "Sheritans Ride.' In the Fireworks Am
| phitheatre Manhattan Beach. There VIII be sew
| eraI features added which expected to be OF
/ interest TO the foreign visitors.
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