The Washington herald., 1907-07-11

paper containing a cable dispatch from
Tokyo. which declared that Admiral Sa-
kamoto had said that American sailors
were all right for show purposes, but If
II came to fight they would desert.
SnkamOto story Denied,
The captain began to explain that Ad-
miral sakamoto was a man Of great i'm
pOrtance in his country. and occupied the
position of professor at the Naval Acad-
envy. He was positive that the admiral
had made no such statement for many
reasons. In the first place, Capt. Kato
said, the japanese paper publishing the
story. the Hochi Shinbun, was not
leading paper The strict discipline of
the navy would not allow an officer to
talk, Capt. Kato remarked, "and Admiral
SakamotO is not a man TO say a thing
like that. He has been sacrificed to q
paper"
When asked what effect the sending Of
American war vessels to the Pacific
Coast or the Philippines would cause in
Japan. Capt Kate replied: TT depends
on the condition of things at the time
that Is, public opinion" Then, hesltatiag
a moment, he went on, but I don't know
why your government is sending such a
large squadron to the East. 1t is a most
unusual thing isn't it?''
Before any one could reply, he remarked
naively. But 1t is only for training"
Not Worrying About Fleet.
Was 1t a surprise 10 you aad your
party when you heard Of the American
governments intention OF sending the
warships to the Pacific Coast?" he was
asked.
Not a Bit" be replied quickly: then
added: I'VE do not take It as a menace.
we quite understand II was an American
affair. and besides. we have 10 take things
as they come. We can't forget that
America has shown our country friendly
feeling for many years. There should be
no trouble over minor things II is
small stern IN a great ocean. Our people
are greatly united 10 your country. espe-
cially during the last war. The japanese
/ are not thinking as you are writing"
/ Admiral Yamamoto had not been Ia his
| apartments at the Holland House more
| than an hour when Admiral Evans, who
| is supposed 10 be slated for the command
Of the American battle ships on the much
| talked-Of cruise TO the Pacific. called TO
pay his respects and welcome the Japa-
nese officer to America Other callers
were Capt J. D. Adams acting command
ant Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard; Capt.
/ Royal Ingersoll. chief Of staf to Admiral
| Evans. and Capt A J. Bowley. OF the
| First Field Artillery, on the staff OF Maj.
/ Gen. Grant. Gen. Grant VIII cali later in
/ the day.
/ Admiral YamamOto will return these
calls tomorrow forenoon. On Friday he Is
to have luncheon with President Roose-
welt at Oyster Bay.
Taken with Hands CIasped.
At the hotel five photographers pleaded
with Admiral Yamamotos star 10 per
suade him to be photographed once more,
and finally he was induced to pose. sitting
with Rear Admiral Evans al hts side. and
later standing Up, clasping hands with
Americas naval representative.
They're getting their guns ready. ad-
miral." remarked Admiral Evans. 'but
/ you needn't be afraid"
After leaving Yamamoto. Admiral
! Evans said:
We had a very brief and cordial talk
/ about the rumoTs OF war between the two
/ countries. We settled the whole question
there ourselves. and the first aaG last
/ shots of the rumored war were fired by
/ the photographers.
The admiral and / are old friends. He
was secretary Of the navy in Japan when
/ was there. some years ago. and he has
visited this country twice before.
Nothing 10 War Talk"
He thinks as do, that there is moth
/ ing at all 10 all this talk about war
Leading men Of Japan and the two gov
ernments understand each other perfectly
/ in this matter. and the good sense Of the
governments will prevent any trouble. It
is absolutely silly to talk about war be-
tween the two countries.
There isn't any more reason why We
should fight japan than there is that we
should fight Italy, because Of Italian out
! RACES IN this country; or that the Chinese
should declare war on US because some
hoodlum hurls a brick through a laun-
dry window.
THE trouble such as occurred in San
/ Francisco might, Of course. bring about
difficulties, IL il were not checked. But
that Is a matter for the local authorities
I to deal with.
/ THE admiral and had a very cordial
talk all the way through. and we agreed
perfectly In this matter.
YamamOtO to See Shipyards.
with his expert retinue. he is here on
a VISIT TO inspect all that Is newest in
shipbuiIding and shipbuilding machinery.
He is going to visit the Cramp yard at
Philadelphia. the Bethlehem steel plant
the yards of the United States Shipbuild-
ing Company at Camden, and the works
of the Bliss Company, in Brooklyn, where
our toTpedoes are made. He will return
our visit at the navy yard at $50 O'clock
! tomorrow. He viii have lunch with
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on
Friday. He has net much time here. as
he is scheduled to sail for home on the
/ ed Of the month"
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