New-York tribune., 1908-10-21
THE EMPEROR'S REPLY TO
THE PRESIDENT.
rrumecedented Honors ShOTn to
American Ofcers-Day Filled
H7ith Entertainment.

A,,L marked q radical departure from all Jap
o.e court precedents in order to show favor to
,ha Americans II the most brilliant cere-
,onv that was held at the palace. in
,he opinion Of those who have been attached to
-. court for many years. The Emperors man
sr was most cordial and the Empress shook
hands with every officer
To a message from President Roosevelt de-
uxered by Admiral Sperry the Emperor re-
sponded as follows:
Admiral Sperry. il affords a special
t1as-,-e 70 welcome your partv as the repre-
sscntatfves Of the American navy and to receive
rom your respected President his friendly mes
SAGE 1t Is my request that you assure the
p-es;de7t q the United States that l most sin
ce-eIy appreciate and most cordially reciprocate
his sentiments Of friendship and good will
i i u me a source of profound satisfaction
fhat the most cordial relations exist between
Tonan and the United States and nv thanks
are due the President for affording my subjects
fz- your visit the opportunity &c give new proof
of their sincere attachment for your country
men.
l The historic relations. the good understand
a. o,5 m, genuine friendship Of the tinted
states I count as q valued heritage OF my reign,
and Il shall be in the future. as il has been in
ne past my constant aim and desire to weld
fies of amity uniting the two countries in indis-
soluble bonds Of good neishborhood and perfect
accord
tended your voyage may still be with you to the
end.
The following is the text of President Roose-
yets message TO Rear Admiral Sperry for trans
mission u the Emperor Of Japan:
sperrv Flagship Connecticut. Yokohama:
convey his majesty, the Emperor of Japan,
nv best wishes for his continued good health
and happiness and that Of all the inhabitants Of
his realm. Express TO his majesty the high
qualification afforded me and the people of the
tinted States at this opportunity which permits
The commander in chief Of the Atlantic fleet in
person 20 present my appreciation OF the friend
ship which has existed from the earliest time
between the United States and Japan, and Of the
honor 10 The United States in this invitation 10
the United States Atlantic feet 10 visit the
empire Of japan In its practice cruise around
the world. You will express to his majesty, the
Emperor my earnest wish for the strengthening
gnd continuance OF the cordial relations which
exist and have always existed between the two
countries THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Carriages took the officers to the palace
through streets lined with cheering multitudes
When the Double Bridge. at the approach 70
the palace, vas reached, the enthusiasm reached
its height. Thousands Of children were again
r1assed in order TO impress them with the idea
that the Americans were about TO pay friendly
visit 10 the Emperor The children cheered
continuously and waved flags. bowling low the
carriages passed. The cheers continued long
sitter the carriages disappeared within the
grounds
Arriving al the palace the visitors were
ushered .rto the great audience hall. where the /
adnirals introduced by the American Am
bassador. Thomas J. OBrien, who, with Ad-
n1irsl Sperry, was invited TO enter the En-
peror's room where the message from President
Roosevelt vas read and the Emperor replied
PRESENTATIONS TO sOvEREIGNs.
The Emperor and Admiral Sperry then re-
turned 70 the audience hall the Emperor stand
ing at one end with Rear Admiral Sperry on his
left and an interpreter on the right Rear Ad-
nirsl Emory then approached and presented
the officers OF his squadron The same course
vas followed by Rear Admirals Schroeder and
Wainwright. each admiral taking his place by
the siCe oS the commander in chief Of the
American feet. There was similar presenta-
ton il another room. where the Empress stood |
and received the admirals and other officers OF
the feet.
The presentation was followed by luncheon
az which forty-flve persons were present the
Emperor occupying place at the centre OF the
table with Rear Admiral Sperry sitting oppo-
site him, the officers both sides being graoeo
down according 10 rank
The Emperor on retiring met Admiral Sperry
al the door, bade him a most cordial Tare"eu
and presented TO him q magnificent silver vase
As the Emperor retired the American and Jap
Rnese officers also departed.
This afternoon the officers Of the American |
and japanese fleets the visiting delegation from |
the Pacific Coast and many leading citizens OF
Toxic were entertained at garden party al /
Asano.
The naval officers were the guests Of the naval !
clubs al a reception given by Vice Admiral |
Saito. the japanese Minister Of Marine only |
officers Of the American and japanese navies |
and the foreign ambassadors and ministers were |
invited
Admiral Saito thanked the American officers
for their visit. and said that TO the officers of
the japanese navy, many Of whom were edu- /
Gated in America il was a delight to meet old /
friends again Rear Admiral Sperry responded /
ROUND OF ENTERTAINMENT.
The third day Of the American occupation Of
japan brought about every description Of enter
tainment Lunoheons. garden parties, japanese
dinners beginning early. European dinners and
theatre parties afterward, involving the careful
distribution Of invitations. because occurring in
half dozen places at the same time kept the
guests busy
Toxic IS. Of course the centre Of attraction,
many officers and about six hundred Americans
visiting the city daily but Yokohama is filled
with blueiackets to whom every form of enter
iainment is offered. while large numbers Of 9th
ers visiting nearby points of interest spe-
cial trains
Perfect order has prevailed among the sailors
on shore liberty. In every where there has
been possibility Of trouble. the japanese have
met The situation with the utmost courtesy
avoiding any friction.
To-m0rrow's programme viii bring together
two thousand persons as guests Of Admiral Togo
al garden party at the ShinjukU imperial
gardens In the evening Premier Katsura viii
entertain the American officers at dinner. and
afterward there viii be a ball. luncheons given
1y Baron Terauchi and Baron Mitsui, and a