New-York tribune., 1907-11-03
May our lords dominion last
III thousand years have passed
IWice four thousand times o'ertoldl
flrin as changeless rock. earth-rooted.
Moss Of ages uncomputed
LIrOW MIlnn Il IL


The programme was made up principally of ad-
dresses and musical numbers although for the
moro strenuous of the descendants of the Samurai
there were acrobats. sword dances and moving
pictures of the Rusoo-Japanese War Ono NJ tho
chef attractions was Hitachiyama. the champion
Japanese wrestler who stood az least foot
higher than the tallest of his compatriots =.
The principal address was made by Chozo Kotse
consul general in this city who spoke in his native
language of the anti-Japanese agitation as a STUN
bling block to the good relations that have existed
for half century between the United States and
Japan, which, however, going to be overcome
and bring the two countries even closer together
Mr.. Koike said, in part:
In the forty years that our Emperor has occuped
the throne Japan has passed through some eventful
Japan seemed to depend on the chances of luck
Even now we cannot help tremble at the recol-
thoughtful guidance and the enlightened policy of
insignificant position in the family Of nations to
the glorious place she occupies. The increased
glory of a nation increases its responsibility: SO
with strong will. We must be prepared to meet
For instance, this anti-Japanese agitation is one
OF these obstacles. Bat we are determined to over
come all obstacles in our path, and in doing we
have no reason 10 be saddened discouraged. Fort
or haf century standing. Half a century ago
the United States and Japan clasped hands and
japanese elements in the United States but we
want 10 regard this country as our respected
broken
America is a country where justice and humanity
prevail; America is country where the principle
of equality obtains and where the open door policy
originated. Japan is country where the "bu-
shido' has sprung up. With cooperation between
the United States and Japan for the real aim of
civilization need not fear the stumbling blocks
in the path Of Japan the future friendly inter
course between the two nations. I sincerely hope
that this occasion will he means of bringing the
two friendly countries still closer together.
The sentiments of the consul general were vigor-
Joined, for Mr. Koike spoke the last words of his
speech in English
There were "banzais' provided for the pro-
gramme for the Emperor Of Japan and the Presi-
dent of the United States the latter being pro-
posed by the consul general Both were given i'm
partially in which some japanese students from
Columbia University Joined heartily
X Imanshi. manager of tho local branch Of the
Yokohama Specie Bank, presided at the first part
OF the programme and NJ. Fukutomi al the second
part The Rev. q. ". Knox. Of Union Seminary,
among the speakers
An odd and unexplained feature OF tho exercises
was the unwilling Of a small portrait OF the En-
peror. The picture hung against a back
ground Of red silk ana inclosed all sides by
long curtains Of purple silk and white lace. The
latter were drawn back early IN the evening. dis
playing the small portrait, and later I'm tho even
ing II again covered by the white curtains.
other interesting numbers OF the programme
were the reading Of the imperial prescript, dance
in native costume by Mime. Hanako and some
japanese songs. reproduced by phonograph. But
the greatest enthusiasm aroused by the NOV
ing pictures showing the little fighters in action