New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-11
GUESTS OF PRESIDENT
Sercn Nations Represented at White
House Reception.

Washington, May 1o.-Seven nations, through
high army and navy officers, were represented
a. 2 reception given by President and NJrs
Roosevelt at the White House to-dav Those
were italy. Japan. China, the Argentine Repub
lie Chill. Belgium and the United States An
the foreign nations represented have sent dele
cations 20 the jamestown exposition, and to-
days welcome given to them by the President.
the reception lasting from 2:3O to $3.50 . m
was one Of the numerous social courtesies thar
are being shown TO them The ambassadors and
ministers ana me naval and military attaches
Of the embassies and legations of the countries
represented We're present. as well as roernhe-e
Of the Cabinet and their wives and others IN
official life The military and naval men v,ora
the fun Uniform of their rank Fresh cut eor.-
ers in variety adorned the great East Roorn
and the Red, Blue and Green rooms of tho
White House, and there was music by the Ma
rine Band Among those conspicuous I'm the
throng We're the Duke Of the Abruzzi the COM
mander Of the Italian squadron at Hann+o,
Roads; General Kuroki. of Japan; Vice Admiral
Sir Zero ljuin the commander Of the Jananeoo
squadron. Admiral Dewey of the American
navy ana General J. Franklin Bell chief Of
staff Of The American army
President Roosevelt met his guests l., .,o ,,,...
Parior. Where formal introductions were made
by Colonel Bromwell and Car+ot, r.
Presidents aids. Then the visitors nassed -
INTO me Green Parlor, where they were co-6
lally greeted by Mrs. Roosevelt and members
q lhe cabinet and their wives. Later hosts and
guests went TO the East Room. where q huret
luncheon was served
i,oi 70 me general reception there was
luncheon for the Duke of the Abruzzf Presf
oeH' ana Mrs Roosevelt were the hosts and the
guests IN addition to the duke included the
hoe
ana attorney General and Mrs Bonaparte
Notable dinners were given in honor ~ .bo
visitors tonight by the Secretary of State The
secretary Of War and the Postmaster General
The Stars and Stripes and the emblem of the
Rising Sun hoated over the New Willard Hotel
where Secretary and Mrs Taft gave the dinner
In honor Of General Kuroki and other JAPANESE
military and naval officers The decorations
were the national colors of the United States
and japan. and with the gold bedecked uniforms
OF the military and naval officers the scene was
a brilliant one The dinner was informal The
officers Of the two countries exchanged friendly
greetings, and the japanese visitors had MANY
words Of praise for the American people and
paid high tribute TO the United States govern
ment as world power. General Kuroki ad-
dressing Secretary Taft. expressed the hope
that the present cordial relations between the
two nations would always exist Following the
dinner there was a reception attended by sew
eral hundred guests, representing Washingtons
Official diplomatic and social life. Through an
Interpreter General KuroGi thanked the guests
for their kind words of greeting. He seemed
especially pleased to meet those who had visited
his own country, and 10 them he said that
Japan would at all times be ready TO welcome
Americans. and he expressed d desire to meet
them again in his native land.
General Kuroh and all the members OF his
party were greatly pleased at their reception
Meanwhile Secretary and Mrs. Root were en-
tertaining in honor of the officers OF the Presi
dente Sarmiente, and Postmaster General and
Mrs Meyer in honor Of the Duke of the Abruzzi
and mis- party. While ambassador TO Rome
Mr.. Meyer met the duke and they became warm |
personal friends.
Tomorrow the naval officers will be the guests
OF Secretary Metcalf on trip 10 Mount Vernon
on the MayfOwer, leaving the navy yard at
1870 q. m. and returning 81 3 p. m. Luncheon
viii be served the Mayhower at Mount
Vernon. In the evening the principal members !
Of the naval party will attend a dinner at the
White House. On Sunday at 11:15 a. m the
naval party viii go 10 Norfolk on a special |
train. General Kurod also will leave here on
Sunday proceeding TO the exposition by the
night boat from this city.