The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-30

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ture with vast resources the plain OF
Manchuria- Is above all others on
earth where men should lay aside their
weapons made to slay, where their
strength and courage should ra ther be-
spent in fighting natures stubborn
globes and winters cruel storms
am well aware of the weight of my
responsibility and OF the magnitude
Of tho task before me; but when 81
sec gathering like this representa-
tives OF all nationalities and races,
united In one bond of friendship and
flaboring for one common cause, reel y
encouraged in my own work It mas
too often been repeated that the East
and the West are distinct forever sep-
arated by impossible oceans Fears
like this have been expressed by
geographers in the early days of nav-s
cation; but, thanks to undaunted e&-
| plorers and darling sailors, there IS
now no league Of the sea where their
craft is not piled. Well has Englands
Representative poet declared:
",Bue there is neither East nor West.
Border, nor Breed, nor Birth,
/ When two strong men stand face 70
! face, though they come from the
ends Of the earth
$50 we stand face to face, brave CO.
workers., In linking the East and the
West.
..The place where we are now met IS
rot lacking In suggestiveness. Ihese
grounds have long been proud san
| bic Of our landscape gardeninS by
/ dint of asslduous skill and artistic in-
genuity the choicest charms which lie
4 scattered over natures realm are here
drought into small compass to be sur
i veyed at a glance, and combined IN one
proportions to emphasize stu more the
u ,t,o n~jo nc NJ
/ cry This garden embodying IN petto
the salient features of nature. is. as u
i re gard 1T, a fit emblem Of the en-
terprise over Which have the honor
of presiding work where are
i focused International interests, q con-
i hux OF world forces. II seems peculiar
Ily fitting and suspicious that you.
ladies and gentlemen, representing nc *
4 less than twenty five countries, should
honor tlais garden with your presence.
II tc partake OF mutual friendship and
). joy.
TT, after your long and repeated
conferences, and before you separate
for your various and arduous duties,
you could find a respite, however
brief, In the invitation hereby extend
ed in the spirit Of congratulation. sym.
patty, and co operation, should feel
doubly grateful for your presence
I here this day"
BARON SHIMPEI GoTo."
Tokyo. April s, lan!
A copy of the foregoing address,
i. beautifully engrossed, was placed In
!. the hands of each guest aud in adj
> dition a beautiful souvenir In the form.
. of dminutive silver casket eX-
J, culsitely designed. Neither money nor
? pains were spared in the preparation.
must have cost the Baron and his
9 Christian wife days of anxious
+ thought and literally thousands Of
: dollars
$ Secretary Motifs Reply.
DR.. Carl Fries president of the stu-
g dent Federation, was present, and an
7 honored guest. but the reply to Baron
Goto was made by Mr.. John r Mott,
Q the secretary. and leading spirit of
I the movement. In its leader. who has
: % worldwide reputation. is incarnated
! the high purpose of this federation
!, lof the Christian students OF the world
\ which was formed In August, 1895, at
. Wndstena Castle. Sweden. 1t has for
: its objects: to unite students Chris
= tian movements or organizations
: throughout the world, and to promote
:, mutual relations among them. to coll
n iect Information regarding the re-
\ ligious condition OF the students of
! all lands; to promote the following
. lines OF activity to lead students to
y become disciples of Jesus Christ as
Il \ ONly saviour ana as Npui 10 aueepeI
the spiritual life of students, and to
enlist students In the work OF extend
= Ing the kingdom OF Chsist throughout
= the whole world
$ This conference will be a nienlor-
able one in the student life of the
d Far East. in the advance of Chrietian
+ civilization, and In the progress of
It missionary effort Some OF the most
& distinguished educators and scientists
In The world ms we'll as leaders OF
= Christian . movements II which are
! stirring the heart OF humanity have
q delivered addresses on this occasion.
And notable among these Is Sir Alex
~ under Simpson. the honnred son Of Il
a noble sire-his father being the dis
a. coyerer Of chlorotorm while professor
!. In the Edinburgh University. The con-
y ference strikes a keynoye OF triumph
9 In the worldwide progress OF Chris-
q tianity. and in the impression made
% upon the leaders or Japan 1t opens the
y way for q further advance OF all the
70 forces which tend to the uplitt or the
!, race BY the hospitality extended IL
~ return upon he part OF the etsizens o.
70 Tokyo. Including high officials and The
10 nobility, we have an indication tn ugi
% ,,,is att r,f ms if,pp -