The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-22
FOR THE AMERICANS
MASNIFICENT ENTERTAINMENTS
 TO HONOR OUR sATLORe.
Admiral Togo Gives a Garden p.rtx snd Premier Katsuna ., Dfn- -,
 ner--Toasts to the . Emmeror

ysn party dinner given. by Premier katsura and ball at his residence were the principal features among the innunerahle forms of lavish entertair- ment offered the officers and men of the American battlship fleet today,
 The garden fete at which Admiral Togo was host was one of the most elaborate functions of It's kind ever seen in Tokio. It was held on the grounds of the Ehin1iku Imperial gar dens. which are the property of Sthe Empress and which comprise about 1000 acres of lawn and with yistas equaling those of the park at Yer sailles.
 The invitations numbered l.5oo and the guests included all the American officers of higher rank and Japanese from every walk in life. =,
 Thomas T. o'Brien. the American Ambassador. Rear Admiral Sperry and the other admirals were seated at op- postte, tables when the banquet was spread under huge awning. Anfbas- sador o'Brien proposed the health of the Emperor. which was received with three cheers led by the oficers of the American fleet. v The souvenirs distributed were s,l. yer gilt Cloisenne pin badges with the Japanese and American flags in coisred enamel entertwined. - One of today's iunoheons was given by Lieutenant General vlscolsat Te. rauchi. Minister of War. at the arsenal gardens and was attended by Ambas- sador O'Brien. Rear Admirals Sperry and Emory and half the officers.
 The other was the entertainment of Baron Mitsui. one of the richest men of the Empire. at the Misui Club. It was attended by Secretary Peter c, Jay, of the American Embassy. Rear Admirals Schroder and Wainwright, as. S hn md nf tha nf4 ExS affairs were equally elaborate.
 Viscouht Terauchl. on proposing the health of Rear Admiral Sperry and welcoming the American fleet said that in courage and patriotism the Amerieans and the Japanese were sin. gulariy alike. He expressed a firm be- lief that the nations would draw closer together until a disturbance between them was impossible and peace would consequently be forever maintained.
 Rear Admiral Sperry responded in like terms. his forceful utteranees at times exciting the officers to whfrl of exuberant enthusiasm.
 The death, of Ernest Grover of Mich. igan. an ordinary seaman on the Ken. lucky from some cause unknown, is being made the subject of an investi- gation.
 Scenes marking enthusiasm and cor ,itality were enacted during the mag nificent luncheon at the Mitsui Club. where a special theatre had been built for Japanese performers who contribut- ed to the entertainment.
 Baron Mitsui proposed the health ot Rear Admiral Schroeder and the latter toasted the Emperor. The Baron toast ed the AdmiraIs of the fleet and as the senior officer present. Rear Admiral Schroeder again responded in a well rounded speech.
 With the work of celebration half elapsed. it is marvellous to note how the enthusiasm of the populace Is sustain ed. Everywhere there are vast crowds to cheer the American admirais and their attending officers as they are hurried from one function to another, and always at the vantage points en route there are groups of school child rem. led by their teachers, singing Hail Columbia or cheering the Americans in the widest fashion.
 Every American sailor has Japan ese sailor as a guides and every of flcer a companion of equal rank. The cordjaiity between the officers and men increases as they become better acquainted and learn one ancthers names and characteristics.
 Up to the present time, the entire program. with all its multitude Of elaborate and formal functions, las been carried out with the precision of clock .Work.
 Contrary to everything anticipated the Japanese people are especially gratified with the reports published by American newspapers from their special correspondents. showing the ap- preciation of the people and press. of America for the welcome accorded their fleet.
 The newspapers of Toklo comment ing upon the exchange of meFsaGes be, aAA the Japanese Emperor. unanimously regard the expressions of their views as in- dicatIng an unwritten alliance be- tween the two natiops.~ Lengthy edi- torials on the subject have heen puh- lished in several instances.
 r Dinner Given by Premier.
 Tokio oct. 2f.-The dinner and ball given this evening in honor of she visit of the American fleet of battle ships by Premier Katsura at his res idence. brought together about 1000 prominent people. including all the American officers who were Invited to the ball. The guests at the dinner. however. were confined to those hold ing oficial positions. -,t
 There were DO set speeches. Prem fer Katsura proposed the health oS President Roosevelt and American Am ba ssador 0'Brien that of the em- peror of Japan. A toast to the fleet by the premier was responded by Rear Admiral Sperry
 The ball was the most brilliant function of the week and brought the Americans and Japanese Into the closest touch. American officers danced with the wives and daughters of Japanese. the majority of whom were dressed in European costumes Premier Katsura proved himself perfect host moving in and out and greeting all the Americans In the kindliest manner.
 Tomorrow 1000 sailors of the fleet will come to TolSio to attend a garuen party at Habyia Park to be given by Yosaki mayor of Tokio. At the same at Iuncheons given by the mayor and Prince Shimadazu, later attending a garden party at the British embassy
 Through out the week of reception there has not been diseordant note among the American blue jackets ashore in Yokohama. The men have been entertained lavishly on every side. s-. -.-
 PIanS After Home Coming.
 washington. Oct. 2l.--Two weeks Is the time which the Navy Department estimates the battleship fleet com manded by Admiral Sperry. will remain in the United States after its arrival at Hampton Roads as now contem- plated. .t.,
 Then the ships will proceed to Guantanamo and Cuban waters for target practice and manuovres after which thev wifi dispePse. to tha VaPfs