New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-12
A0KI QUlETS WAR TALK
NO SITUATION," HE SAYS,
Ambassador and Admiral TamGmOt0
Call Trouble Impossible.


message brought by Admiral Baron Yamamoto
was statement made yesterday by viscount
Aoh. Japanese Ambassador and personal envoy
of the Emperor of Japan. that there exists no
difference or i'll feeling between the United
States and Japan and that the reports of mis-
understandings were mere phantom creations Of
wild imagination. This forcible statement was
made by the Japanese diplomat In written form
at the Hotel AStOr. where he was a guest at the
luncheon given In honor of Admiral Yamanotc
by the Japan Society of America, al which ths
latter also reiterated his message Of peace.
The visit here of Admiral Yamamoto has been
most Opportune. for already It has resulted in
greatly discounting. If not altogether dissipat-
ing. the rumOrs of the alarmists. Not in
many years, IL is generally considered. has there
been held in New York public affair of greater
international pOrtent than yesterdays luncheon
in honor of Admiral Yamamoto. II is thought
that events will show that the Japan Society
fulfilled important mission in bringing about
what might be termed peace feast"
NO SITUATION" SAYS AOKI
Ambassador Aokfs statement. given 10 the
reporters before the luncheon. read:
l have only to repeat what I have said time ano
again. that there is no 'Japanese-American situa-
ton
There exists between the two governments no
difference i'll feeling of whatever sort All this
talk of possible trouble between the two nations
so devoted 10 each other is mere phahtoh crea-
ton of wild Imagination that ever seems 70 haunt
the minds of irresponsible story makers and
trouble hunters
There is not the slightest cause for anxiety IN
the AmeTiCan-Japanese relations, and II there Is
any, (. is not because OF the actual existence oc
any difficulty between the two countries, but be-
cause Of the demaRogic influence OF some unwar-
ranted press talk that often tends 70 drive even
the calmest temper Of the public into a whirl OF
tempestuOUs rage
The keynote Of tte luncheon, which was at
tended by about -Wc hundred Americans and
Japanese. was the sincere friendship existing
between the two peoples and all OF the guests
applauded with enthusiasm every reference -
this sentiment that brought them together
they did every sentence that aided in the dis
sipatiOn of the talk Of impending trouble. The
financial world and the army and navy all
we'll represented The American speakers in
this peace symposium We're General Stewart L.
Woodford, Rear Admiral Coghlan and Lindsay
Russell. who presided.
The large ballroom. where the luncheon was
held, presented a picturesque appearance. Tha
tables were decorated with orchids. Just abovs
the guests table there futtered two American
flags and Japanese flag in the breezes OF elec<
trio fans At the table with Admiral Yamamoto
sat Admiral Evans. General Crane Admiral
Davi- Viscount AOki and Mr.. Russell The
American naval and military officers whits
duck uniforms. while the Japanese admiral and
his staff attired in civilian afternoon dress
The health OF Admiral YamamOtO pro-
posed by Admiral Evans, who said: If the news
papers would stop trying 10 make there
/ would be a far better feeling between the two
/ countries. The toast was drunk in sake the
/ popular Japanese liquor When he rose TO speak
/ the visiting admiral loudly Cheered- He
/ spoke in Japanese. his speech being frequently
\ interrupted by the applause OF his COuutrymen.
/ When he ended Commander Kato. his aid read
| the speech in English.
Admiral YamGmoto referred 70 the ,onS
standing friendship between the United States
and Japan. and said that the latter owed mUCn
70 this country for the development of its COM
merce and industries The admiral said that
the cordial relations existing between the two
nations for half a century would never be de-
stroyed by mere tri1ing incidents.
Admiral Yamamoto's speech was:
II my intention to pay my respects TO the
American nation and the worthy President on my
way home from England whittier had been DIS
patched by his majesty the Emperor OF Japan
a special mission But the time at my disposal
limited | was not In a position definitely TO
accept the invitation Of the Japan Society to
luncheon. which I received while in England
was. however apprised OF the nature and origin
Of the society since and 1 fe!t IL my duty as well
as pleasure attend the gathering OF the society
which has done so much toward the furthering OF
the friendly feeling between the two countries Is
IS a very great honor to you, ladies and gentle
men. here to-day.
OWE UNITED STATES MUCH
II is now over fftv years since America frse
opened intercourse with Japan and introduced us
10 the nations of the West As was born about
that time I was taught in my early DAYS OF the
existence of the United states. almost as soon as
that Of own country nave only cited NJ
own experience. but the same thing can be said
with regard a large number OF my coulpatrtotS
We all know what we owe 70 the United states 1or
the development of industries and commerce,
and also for the education OF a number OF our
cOuutrvrnen. We also especially appreciate the
sympathy shown US by the Americans during the
n is about thirty-tvo years since first visited
America I have made three more visits since.
making this my NTH visit 70 this country And
each time came here I was greatly impressed
with the wonderful progress made.
We have always been next door neighbOrs with
only an ocean between but with the acquisition
of the Philippines by America. which Is quite close
10 our Forosa our territories became still nearer
thus facilitating even more intimate intercourse
between the two nations than hitherto.
our interests. commercial and otherwise. are so
intimately interviewer, and the cordial relations
between of fifty years standing are OF so firm q
nature that : can confidently affirm that they viii
never be destroyed by mere trthing incidents.
II is true that lately darksome clouds did
appear in one quarter of the sky but it Is moth
ing but a local squan. and does not in any way
rpresent the general state of the weather And
even this slight cloud Will soon be dispersed
We are all aware Of the high OF justice and
humanity possessed by the Americans. the prtnci-
pies which form the very foundations of the Re-
public
IL is admitted on all hands that they are tho
leaders in civilization OF the world. and
throughout Japan all admire them for these
sterling qualities
Men are essentially prone to be controlled by SEN
timents, and II is the duty of those in the Lead
Ing position TO see that they are always guided In
the path OF righteousness and that they are not
lead astray.
I heartily pleased To meet here to-day so
many prominent Americans who are the guiding
such a society as this after half century since
the first intercourse between the two countries
will still further tend toward bringing the two
nations closer. and thus insure the guarantee Of
peace throughout the world, and beg 10 express
the hope that the society will achieve the success
II deserves and that its labors will good fruit.
In conclusion l have the honor propose
success and prosperity 10 the Japan Society OF
New York and couple IL with the health OF the
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