The Washington herald., 1907-05-13

'ithout pomp or ceremony, attired in
dress Of a civilian. and seemingly we'll
lsfled with his visit TO the National
oital. Gen. Kuroki. commander of the
)anes army. and the hero Of the Yalu.
e farewell to Washington last evening.
a little wave of his glove-covered
hand. He left shortly before Z o'clock on
the steamer Newport News for James
town. Accompanying him were his staff.
+ several officers Of the japanese navy, and
Cen o. E. W Wood, L. S. A., retired,
representing the government Of this coun-
try.
Three days Of entertainment, consisting
Of dinners and receptions by President
Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, and others of
note, all in honor Of the warriors, were at
an end when Gen. Kuroh sailed away.
During their stay here the general and his
officer wer kept in their full-dress uni
forms half the time, so numerous were the
social engagements and other affairs that
had been carefully arranged for their es-
pecial benefit
''We certainly had a good time in that
old town" Gen. Kuroki seemed to say.
according TO the expression on his face,
as he stood on the upper deck of the
boat as she slowly made her way 10 the
center Of the stream.
Arrives at Last Moment.
Three whistles had been sounded be
fore Gen. KuroM arrived at the Seventh
street wharf The time was $40 o'clock,
and the boat was scheduled to sail in
ten minutes. The crowd was becoming
nervous because the little brown hero
and his companions. a glimpse Of whom
was desired by all. and for which pur-
pose they had gathered, did not put in
an appearance.
Down Seventh street came an automo-
bile, and then another. and still one more.
Gen KuTOh was in the first, accom-
panied by Gen Wood and two japanese
officers. Quickly he alighted and started
Unguidcd toward the vessel. The fighter
was not worried in the least because he
was iate-he seemed TO be aware of the
fact that all arrangements had been
made for his arrival, and that IL neces-
saTy the boat might be held a few min
utes for him.
There was nothing about the comman-
der of the japanese army 10 distinguish
him from the other officers OF his country,
He wore a light overcoat, which covered
n suit Of gray made in this country since
his arrival Partly covering the gray
hairs that have seen forty years service
for his country was dark brown fedora.
His shoes, a bright yellow in color, were
Of the Congress style, and easy fitting
ffrfr*
There was nothing dark in the attire OF
the general except his cravat, tied Ameri-
can style-a four-in-hand
Returns to Deck.
Directed by Gen. Wood, he walked
slowly across the gangplank into the hold
Of the boat Then he was shown to his
statercom. Inspecting il for a few min
utcs, and arranging his luggage, Gen.
Kuroki was soon on deck TO see what was
going on. Shortly afterward the Newport
News left her moorings. The Washington
monument, grand and commanding. and
with the fading sun as a background, at
tracted his attention for several seconds
Then he glanced back at the city where
he had been so lavishly received.
There was no one on the wharf that the
little brown man knew He looked for a
familiar face. There was none Slowly
he raised his glOved hand waived it
slightly toward the city, and the hero of
the Yaju was on his way 10 Jamestown
for more entertainment, still the guest
of the nation
With several officers Of the United
States army and their wives as guests,
Gen KUrCki gave a luncheon yesterday
afternoon in the Presidents room at the
New Willard. in addition to the Ameri-
cans at the table were members of Gen.
Kuroks staff
Mrs. Macarthur, wife Of Lieut. Gen. Mac
Arthur, who accompanied the party from
Seattle 10 Washington. occupied the seat
Of honor, sitting 10 the right of Gen.
Kuroki. Others at the luncheon were
Gen. and Mrs. Wood. Mai. and Mrs.
Lynch Col. Chamberlain. Lieut. Gen. Mac
Arthur. Mai Harris, Lieut.. Col Winn, and
C5i. Hatfield and Maj. Dickman, both of
Fort Myer
Gen. Grant VIII Meet Him
Gen. Frederick Dent Grant will have
charge Of the entertainment Of the dIstin-
guished officer and his staff upon their
arrival this morning at Jamestown Gen. |
Macarthur and Col Chamberlain did not
accompany the party to the exposition.
Vice Admiral Iiuin and the other Jap
anese naval officers left yesterday for |
jamestown. The four Chinese officers |
two of the army and two from the navy
also left on the Newport News. Capt |
Brewster. L. S. A. acting as escort Offi- |
GERS Of the Gillian government and sew |
eral officers OF the Italian navy were also |
among the passengers.