Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
FRIENDLY BONDS TIGHTEN
Warm Words of Greeting Given BY
Statesmen and Soldiers.
HAPPY EFFECT ON RELATIONS
Visit a Token Of Unbroken Friend.
ship and a Guarantee Of
World Peace.

World Peace.
TOXIC. October 1.-THE whole people
Of japan unite In extending a most warm
and sincere welcome to their guests on
the American battieship feet now ap-
preaching the harbor of Yokohama. The
visit OF these good ships and men to
our empire is sincerely regarded as an ad-
ditional token OF the unbroken friendship
which has existed between the two ma
tions since the coming to Japan OF Com
modore Perry in 1852 Such a round
the-world cruise undertaken by the mag
nificent navy OF our friendly neighbor
breaks the record in naval annals. and
1t will be watched until its completion
with the most intense interest because
OF its bearing upon the naval relations
and achievements in the future Of all
naval powers.
Il hope our friendship and commercial
relations with the United States will be
more closely cemented by this auspicious
event"
welcome
to the American battleship fleet penned
by Prince Ito. the foremost man OF Japan
today. and, above all. the statesman who
represents the entire Japanese people.
He wrote them carefully with his own
hand and affixed his signature In the
foreign office today. In this message Of
welcome the prince undoubtedly voices
the popular sentiment of the people, from
the highest to the lowest
The Associated Press has secured thu
following signed statements on the
coming OF the American battleships
from the greatest men living In yapau
Today. Prince Yamagata says:
The cruise Of this great American
heet, an unprecedented undertaking,
affords US an opportunity OF evidencing
our sincere friendship and giving our
guests sincere welcome The occa-
sion undoubtedly will make 1t possible
for the naval men Of Japan to learn
much from the experiences of their
senior colleagues. and the visit assured.
iy VIII result in further cementing the
friendly relations between the two
countries. / welcome the American
fleet as an evidence of friendship, and
also as a guarantee Of the peace Of the
whole world.
Happy influence on Relations.
Marquis Matsukata, ex-premier ana
minister of finances, writes:
Fifty years ago Commodore Perry
brought about the opening of our coun-
try to foreign intercourse; today Ad-
miral Sperry brings glad tidings OF
peace and good will. The friendly rela-
tions between Ameria and Japan dec.
crate the pages of the worlds history
of civilization. Ny sincere hopes and
expectations are that these same rela-
tions will go on forever. The present
visit is destined to extend a happy in
fiuence on the political and economic
relations between japan and America
Consequently I welcome the American
fleet with my whole heart"
Marquis katsura, premier and minister
Of finance. one Of the elder statesmen and
a member Of the military council of en-
pire. writes as follows:
Il welcome the American warships with
the most profound appreciation OF the i'm
pOrtant results which are expected to fol-
low the coming of this magnificent fleet in
visit will give opportunity to cement the
friendly relations already existing be-
tween the two countries"
Vice Admiral Baron Saito, minister OF
marine. writes:
Words are inadequate to express our
delight in welcoming the American battle
ship fleet to Japan. The traditional good
relations existing between the two ma
tions will be further strengthened by this
happy meeting of the two navies | sim
cerely hope that the American officers
and men will enjoy their sojourn in this
country"
Admiral Togo's Greeting.
Admiral Count Togo, chief of the gen.
eral staff Of the navy and hero Of the
battle Of the Sea of Japan, writes as fol-
lows:
II sincerely welcome the visit OF this
magnificent feet representing a nation
whose friendship with our country is ira
ditional and 1 sincerely hope that the
fleets OF America and Japan may be the
happy means of uniting the two nations
in eternal bonds whose security shall be
guaranteed by the men and ships of both
countries. May our friendship which has
lasted SO long continue to grow and -four
ish forever"
Admiral Count Gombei Yamamoto ex.
minister of marine, says:
I'VE cannot but feel deep and intense
future that should follow this memora able
visit. / send my sincere welcome from
my heart and SOUL
Lieut.. Gen. Viscount Terauchi. at pres
ent minister of war, and at one time
acting foreign minister. says:
Admiral Sperry, in command of
feet of battlesh:ps aggregating more than
2O00OD tons. is making the longest voy-
age ever attempted In naval history. and
he is very welcome to our harbor. Such
a feat could not be accomplished without
perfect training. seamanship and dis
cipline on the part of the men OF the ad-
miral's command.
TT is 2 marvellous achievement ana
every true Japanese feels as 1 do in vel
coming the admiral. his ships and ms
men,.
Baron Ishii. vice minister of foreign
affairs. writes:
THE Japanese people rejoice UNIVERSAL
lv in the advent of this American fleet.
wbich recalls the mission of Commodore
Perry and his squadron, an event cher
ished In the memory OF every japanese.
While conscious of our advance since
those days. the people OF Japan note with
admiration the wonderful progress made
by America during this same period.
confidently believe that the present visit
will prove as powerful a factor In uniting