Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
Taft WELCOMED ROYALTY
BY HAYASHI WAS A
BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
Asiatio Association In Yokohama
Presented Mrs. Taft With q Sill
yer Service,

TOXIC. October 2-Secretary Taft
began yesterday with q reception and
luncheon given IN his honor by
Foreign Minister Hayashi at the Kos
hikawa Korekuyen arsenal. which were
attended by all the officials Of the govern
ment departments. making It the most bril-
liant function Of his visit. Replying to the
speech OF welcome delivered by the war
minister. Lieut.. Gen Terauchi. who ex-
pressed the pleasure felt by the Japanese
at the Secretary's visit. Mr.. Taft reiterated
his previous Acknowledgements of the
Courtesies extended to him and the delight
which he experienced at being once more In
Japan.
The repast was served in pavilion
erected two years on the occasion Of a
similar entertainment to Mr.. Taft
The affair yesterday brought together
notable gathering Of Japanese officers who
gained renown in the recent war and other
prominent leaders. Sharing the head OF
the table with Secretary Taft was Field
Marshal Prince Oyama, while those present
included Gen. Marquis Nodzu, Count Kat
sura; a member of the military council OF
the empire: Admiral Baron Gombel Yama-
moto Gen. Count Oko chief OF the genera!
stan of the army; Admiral Togo. chief OF
the general STAFF of the navy. and Gen.
Count Nogi. The Japanese officers wore
glittering array of medals and other deco
ratfons.
Taft's Visit Timely.
frlor 10 the IuncneOn secretary IaIt
chatted with officers who had been proni-
Russia
The tables were decorated with flowers
and the pavilion showed the American and
japanese flags entwined. The toast to
President Roosevelt ELECTED applause. and
in reply Secretary Taft proposed the health
OF the Emperor Of Japan, saying that this
great monarch showed remarkable ability
", oalx Hing hta aid 10 rry p
fairs Of the nation.
The Japanese normally are lacking In,
display Of emotion. but Mr.. Taft's speech
continues theme of universal CONVERSE
ton All the editorial articles praise It,
and number Of prominent Japanese bust
ness men have said they regard 1t as an
official and final declaration. It had
buoyant effect on the bourse. All the news
papers publish pronounced tributes to the
distinguished American visitor, but the
Hochi Shimbun regrets that he has had
little to say on the question of emigration.
Silver Service for Mrs. Taft.
YOKOHAMA. October 2.-Secretary and
Mrs Taft were the guests Of honor at a
brilliant reception at the American con-
sulate here yesterday afternoon under the
auspices Of the Asiatic Association. Fea-
lures of the entertainment were the pres
entation Of a silver tea service to Mrs.
Taft from the city of Yokohama. and the
speeches between Secretary Taft and
prominent Japanese. The entire city coun-
Gil headed by the mayor of Yokohama,
was present. as were the governor of Sufa.
the members Of the prefectural municipal
assemb les and a number Of representatives
of, the diplomatic corps at Toxic and the
consulaR corps here. The ladies came in
after the informal levee.
Mr.. Smith. president OF the Asiatic AssO-
citation. welcomed Secretary Taft and intro
duced him to the mayor Of Yokohama, who,
IN excellent English. assured the Secretary
of Japanese friendship. The mayor then
presented the tea service to the SecretaryS
wife.
In his reply Secretary Taft emphasized
the reciprocal nature of the commerce be-
tween the United States and Japan, which,
he declared precluded any idea of hostili-
ties. The Secretary said he considered
Yokohama to be the connecting link, the
commercial stepping stone. between Amer
lea and Japan, and that. consequently the
function of yesterday afternoon was par
ticularly significant While thanking the
city for himself and for Mrs. Taft for the
magnificent tea service, the Secretary said
he could not but feel that this spontaneous
offering from the Japanese municipality
was a manifestation of mutual recognition
of the reciprocal and pacific benefits of
commerce. He realized also that residence
abroad produced in Americans broader
conception of International relations and
obligations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft later returned to
Toxic.
Japan's Order for Guns.
BERLIN. October "a member Of the
board of managers of tie Krupp works, In
an interview yesterday, denied the current
report that the Japanese government had
ordered about thirty naval twelve-inch
guns of the Krupp works. Japan, he said.
had been negotiating for months the
subject Of these guns. but no contract had
yet been signed. There Is no urgency IN
the matter and Japan may decide to wait
until her orders can be filled at the English
gun works.