New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
NO WAR TALK In TOXIC.
EXPRESSIONS ON CRUISE.
Jopan Would Welcome Fisit from
4dmiraI EUons's Fleet.

4dmiraI EUans's Fleet.
--,kio Dec ra-yiscount Hayashi the Foreign
Minister gave out the following statement on the
nine of the American fleet for the Pacific to-day:
Ianan will heartily welcome the American feet
of batteships TO the Pacific and TO the ports of
this countTy II II De oe''oeo 10 extend me trip IN
ih Mr. ~ fect that the feet is sailing; toward the Pa
Ia before 10 the Associated Press Japan views
in the friendliest manner any action America may
disposition of its naval forces because the Japa-
attitude Of the statesmen and great mass of the
w hone that the fleet may have successful
nd safe voyage and Americans everywhere may
r. Far East at no place Will it receive hesrtier
welcome than in Japan
Admiral Count Togo said;
an very glad that the feet has started for the
rsciac ii I am correctly informed. it is expected
on thus side in April or May next If fl should
frIsns and give them the warrnest reception
entertain nothing but the kindlest feelings toward
American sailors
The Minister Of the Navy. Admiral Saito said;
The American feet will he heartily welcomed
sbo5ld il visit Japan ! know Admiral Evans well.
re certainly hope that he win bring his ships
on this side and give us a cnance 10 sho" our HL
probation of his good qualities
Prince Ito. resident general OF Corea. said.
America has always been a helpful friend to
Japan ana me apas W. have never had snv other
President Hooses el. IL ', + .e ,,NTention o. AnleI-
90 to Ssratch fleet where it was desired. and it
ssnsn ! nave always maintained that talk of war
between Japan and America IS unspeakap3le ana ana
srd The win ultimately prove the sincerity OF
our words which have been consistently frrehdly
Triry Councillor Viscount Kaneko said;
The dispatch of the feet is regarded only as the
ra1ursl outcome of the of things existing ia
ipsent ne Cleveland at Gray Gables ventured
point him what is now occurring taee Sal9 s9
realized such conditions OF development as @ Ielt
aTrs7Iiing an immense field for commercial IA
terests and that eventually American energy must
fef me cali your attention the fact that the
t36sTsTio6 of Amercan deVelopment on the Paoic
side. Commercial interests once developed: ,, me
the commercial carriers. Americans are ALREADY alTeady
should not that portion Of their dominion be pro-
weTeo,er the centre of diplomacy having shifted
Asia II is of predonnating importance that the
py~eS As things now stand such guardians should
be the United States and Japan. and an increase or
erabie addition to the Insurance of tranquillity-at
- saw ~ thai JJapan and the United States have a
,oint responsibility in maintaining peace on the
/ know Rear Admiral Evans personally. When
he Vas here had t the pleasure fi Vns @ bnne m
VIII extend his cruise to these shores ana give US
Count Okunla, the leader Of the Progressive
party OF Japan, said:
sincerely hope the American feet will have
safe voyage I VIII VII gladly gladly send end it my greetings
cifc feet viii tend to forward the civilization of
the world and>increase the friendiness of our two
he Far Easf would be enormous and paramount;
ffe @ m s penese OF e pope now and a9 n the
vent Rear Admiral Evans decides to visit japan
ness on the part Of the japanese people.
The Premier, Marquis Katsura. one Of the most
prominent and active politicians in Japan, who
welded immense influence in the present Cabinet,
said
The dispatch Of the American feet gives me no
cause for surprise Our whole people feel the same
way. that the American feet has been sent to the
enoe of a navy sufficiently adequate for the pro-
Japan no uneasiness. especially in the case OF the
United States which is so friendly 10 japan.
move toward naval extension or ii may have some
Thing to 90 & with internal politics certaniy tan en-
strengthening the Republican party in the coming
campaign.
Baron Shibusava. OF the most prominent -busi-
ness men Japan who is regarded the Prince
Ito of commerce. said:
Judging by the personal character of President
Roosevelt q statesman who aims at the healthy
development Of his nation having the courage 10
stand against an unWhoiesome aggregation OF
Secretary Taft while here l cannQt imagine that
me disIa.cn OF ~ o1e nee lae' a Lss any 3 NE, raa
10 get excited feel uneasy over its coming.
ss t1e nation which first led her 10 the path OF
modern civilization and enlightenment. Our feel
ing toward is. therefore, naturally cordial and
friendly. have reason to believe our feeling IS
fully refrigerated by the representative classes
Of Americans.
Mr Mindura proprietor Of -'Hocki. the leading
opposition paper, said
think the coming Of the feet is quite in the
natural order TO keep the naval force IN training
and in the best Of trim II is undoubtedly a gfett
undertaking. which should prove signally benehclaI
I desire to saw that the coming Of the feel mas
caused no excitement here, Should Admiral Evans
give 1se the occasion welcome him We VIII dem
onstrate the warmth Of our feelings which are
additionally friendly
NJ Ikbev chief editor of the "Asahi.' said:
The motive Of the dispatch IF the feet is clearly
snd frd{xputablv stated in President Roosevelt :
message which leaves room for "A suggestion o.
AZ 1lferfor motive 70 raise a SusTlcl1h OF IL
rood faith % America toward Japan ! ne use ~
fhe powerful American navy for the rrftecIloh o.
Ar7erican interests is exactly what might DC eA-
nar;ed OF anv country possessed of sufficent al ma
mont Jansn undoubtedly viii extend the warm
esf welcome 10 Rear Admiral Evans and ms meet
COUNT WITTE WANTS TO TESTIFY.
St. Petersburg Dec. 19.-Irritated at the tes-
tironv given at the trial of General Stoessel by
Ly,,-oratl,ir1 YESTERDAY. Count N1tte mas