New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-11

ehots Of the rualored war were fred by the pho
TosrapheTs.
The admiral and I are old friends he was
Secretary Of the Navy in Japan when l was
there some years ago. and he has visited this
country twice before
He thinks az / do. that there is nothing at
al to all this talk about war Leading men OF
japan and the two governments understand
each other perfectly in this matter, and the good
sense Of The governments will prevent any
trouble.
1T 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 should fight Italy because Of Italian
outrages in this country; that the Chinese
should declare on us because some hoodlum
hurts a brick through a laundry window.
The trouble such occurred in San Fran
cisco might Of course, bring about difficulties II
81 We're not checked. But that is matter for
the local authorities to deal with.
The admiral and had very cordial talk ali
the way through and we agreed perfectly in
this matter"
BRAINS OF JAPANESE NAVY.
Except for the visits of a few Of his country
men the admiral spent the morning in his suite
on the third floor Of the Holland House, resting
after his voyage. which is the last but one of a
"trip around the globe. This he will complete on
his return To Toxic
Americans General Kuroki, his distinguished
military compatriot. who recently visited here,
because his name did not appear in the news
dispatches OF the active service on the field, as
did that of the general.
He is nevertheless regarded as the leading
naval man Of Japan, and as Minister of Marine
81 the time Of the Russo-Japanese War his care
ful guidance Of the fleets under his command
was noteworthy and important contribution
10 The japanese victory. Admiral Yamamoto
has risen to his high Office by the demonstration
OF his ability. He is self-made man.
He has been in tho navy since 1879, and was
recognized IN the with Russia as the brains
Of the japanese navy just rs Admiral Togo was
its great fighter. In fact. the men were cadets
81 the Toxic Naval Academy at the same time.
Admiral Yamamoto has for a dozen years di-
rected the whole organization Of the japanese
nav. He born in Sstsuma hfty-fve years
ago.
The admiral is short man. with beard that
IS just turning gray. His manner is always cor
dial and he smiles perhaps oftener than most OF
his stolid fellow coUntrymen When he arrived
he frock coat and silk hat.
Just as Admiral Yamamoto was finishing his
luncheon General Frederick d. Grant, COM
r1ander of the Department Of the East, accom-
panied by Captain Bowley, his aid, called to pay
his respects.
General Grant also had met the admiral in
Japan. 50 they just renewed acquaintance. Gem
eral Grant invited the Japanese naval man to
visit Governors Island. The admiral named
81 General and MS Grant at luncheon. Early
fn the evening Admiral Yamamofo and his party
took an automobile ride and dined at the Clare
mont before returning 70 the hotel
Tie most important affair in honor Of the dis
tinguished visitor will be the luncheon to-day
given by the japan Society of America at the
Hotel Aston. Ambassador Aoh will be one Of
the speakers About two hundred guests are
expected 10 he present.
In the morning the admiral will visit the navy
yard and after the luncheon will return to
Brooklyn 10 inspect the works OF the Bliss COM
pany where the American torpedoes are made.
In the evening he viii be the guest OF honor at
q dinner at the Union League Club
The programme covering the admirals visit,
photographed 10 the Navy Department by Captain
Adams commanding the Brooklyn Navy Yard
is as follows: Thursday. a luncheon by the
Japanese Society of America and dinner AT the
Union League Club: Friday a luncheon with the
president: Saturday. visit to the New York
bodybuilding Company and TO the Cramps ship
yard: Sunday, visit to Governors Island; Mon
day sightseeing. and Tuesday. trip 10 Boston
for a visit TO the Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany's works, near that city. At $50 p. m. on
Tuesday the admiral viii leave Boston for Mont
real, and on Wednesday VIII leave the latter
place for Seattle. Wash. whence he viii sail on
July % for Japan
Speaking Of the alleged statement by Admiral
Eakamoto, Commander Eato said yesterday
we never print such a thing in papers
Can you expect that should publish anything
about America like that when she has been our
great friend? Americans have backbone and
are not towards. It's ali a mistake. He cOulG
not have said such a thing. It is impossible"