The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-11-23
.DOHRMAN, WHO LED
!. COMMERCE KINGS
Continued from Page one.)


this, with the visit of the fleet, will
be a historical incident of the utmost
Importance to both America and Japan.
The Japanese, as was expressed
everywhere we went, look upon the
United States as their teacher, and
when a Japanese calls another teacher,
he means guide, counsellor and friend.
Japan looks upon the United States as
her educator and the Japanese are wide
awake and ready to make the most OF
the increased friendship and CONNER
cial possibilities bound to come of the
visit of the commissioners.
1T is impossible to go into the de-
tails of the mervelous reception we
received and the magnificent and en-
thusiastic welcome accorded the fleet
when we were leaving the commits
sion was presented with a splendid
trophy, consisting of an elegant stand
which bears the American and Japa-
nese flags crossed.
LAS we were about to depart, we
delivered the following address to the
people of Japan. 1t embraces every
thing | could give YOU in an inter
view:
Before returning to our country we
desire to express our heartfelt appre-
citation for the abundant hospitality eX-
tended by the Chambers of Commerce
of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Yo-
kohama, and to all who have contri-
buted in making our stay so delight
full.
I'VE feel that you have,( by your
wonderful reception of the American
feet and of the Commercial Commits
sioners, given expression in the clear
est and sincerest way possible, to your
desire for the friendship and good will
of the American people, and we have
no doubt but that the effect will be tc
bring the people of the two nations
closer together.
Through the kindness of your com
mercial bodies, we have been given the
opportunity to visit most of your I'M
portant industries and cities and tC
see the agricultural and industrial en-
terprises and also observe the CONNER
cial opportunities which your countr!
possesses.
THE commissioners have viewed
with establishment the proficiency yo'
have attained in bringing the land un
der the best cultivation for agricul
tural purposes.
I'VE were amazed at the rapidit,
with which the manufacturing life
: your country has sprung into being.
1--WE were particularly pleased to nm
the very latest methods as regard
houses, foods, hospitals. schools an
amusement for the employees carr1e'
out to such a degree. Many OF GU
| manufacturers could study your meth
: DDS with profit.
,"Through THE exceeding hndnes
and courtesy of your Minister of Com
munications and the arrangements
5 YOUR electric railways, who furnishe
=. priyate trains and every comfort tina
; thoughtfulness could suggest, the CON
mission was enabled to reach distan
points of your country and enjoy som
Z of your beautiful scenery.
cat Nikko, we verified your proven
= DO not use the word magnificent u
YOU have seen Nikko.
= = ION the trip south, Fuji-San SHOW
!, ed it's magnificent head through u
clouds. Your country combines II
grandeur of mighty mountains VIII
i the loveliness of plains and valleys
! THE excursion down the HadzugaV
! Rapids in boats decorated with ga
v lands will long remain in our mem
g ries.
l. "On every hand we found that n
l. ture and man had worked hand
ID hand for the good of all On the slop
of the hills there were evidences tn
Il forestry is not the least among 20
g sciences.
ut 1--WE look prophetically into the I
is ture and firmly believe that the pr
lg gress of Japan in the past is but
ID trifle compared with the progress
IS. manufacturers and commerce which
lie before you as gradually you apply
re the resources and advantages at 20
command.
j. owe leave with regret this la
.. which has united so closely art a
al nature and will ever cherish in O
y ,, memories these pleasant days amo
~ you which have passed only too quiC
Al ly.
he 1--WE assure you that we will neN
of be satisfied until we have had the
k portunity to entertain similar co
Tr. mission from Japan to the Unit
o. States.
Il. "As typical of the speeches made