New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-18
Il UNANIMOUS WELCOME.
Leading Men Of Al Parties Greet
the americans.

Toxic Oct 1.-THE following words of well
come 10 the American battleship fleet were penned
to-day by Prince Ito, who above all the statesmen
Of the nation best represents the entire Japanese
people;
a most warm and Sincere Welcome to their guests
on the American batteship feet, now approaching
the harbor Of Yokohama The visit of these good
ships and men TO our empire is sincerely regard
ship which has existed between the two nations
since the coming to Japan of Commodore Perry in
bT the Inagnificent navy Of our friendly neghbor
breaks the record in naval annals. and 1t will be
watched until its completion with the most in
tense interest because of it's bearing upon the
naval relations and achievements in the future
commercial relations with the United States will
be more closely cemented by this suspicious event
Prince Yamagata made the following signed
statement:
precedented undertaking, affords opportunity
of showing sincere friendship and giving our
ediy will make it possible for the naval men Of
senior colleagues and the visit assurediy viii re-
suit IN further binding the friendly relations be
feet as an evidence Of friendship and also as d
guarantee IF the peace of the world.
Marquis MaJsukata. ex-Prernier and Minister Of
Finance writes:
Fifty years ago Commodore Perry brought about
the opening Of our country foreign Intercourse;
to-day Admiral Sperry brings glad tidngs Of peace
and good will. The friendly relations between
America and Japan decorate the pages Of the
go forever The present visit is destined to
monte relations t between Japan and America Con
sequently, l welcome the American fleet with my
whole heart
Marquis Katsura, Premier and Minister of FL
nance one of the Elder Statesmen and a member
Of the Military Council Of the Empire. writes
follows:
I welcome the American warships with the most
which are expected 10 follow the coming Of this
magnificent fleet in such hearty spirit Of good
will The visit will give opportunity TO strengthen
the friendly relations already existing between the
two countries.
Vice-Admiral Boron saito, Minister OF Marine.
writes:
Words are Inadequate TO express our delight in
welcoming the American battIeship feet to Japan.
The traditional good relations existing between the
two nations viii be further strengthened by this
happy meeting OF the navies I sincerely hope
that the American officers and men Will enjoy
their scjourn in this country.
Admiral Count Togo, chief of the general staff
OF the navy. and to-day the hero of Japan be-
cause OF his victory the Russians in the
battle Of the Sea Of Japan, writes follows:
I sincerely welcome the visit Of this magnificent
our country is Traditional. and snceTeIY hope
that the fleets OF America and Japan may be the
bonds whose security shall be guaranteed by the
men ana siliPs Oh polh countries May cur friend
ship, which has lasted so long, continue to grow
and flourish forever
Count Okuma says:
We welcome the American feet with our whole
heart We ne people n 81 J Jap Femenber with
lea.
Viscount Kaneko, member Of the House Of Peers
and Priyy Councillor. writes:
In 1852 American squadron under the COM
raand OF Commodore Perry. left the shores of
America with peaceful purposes; IL received
IN japan with warlike preparations. Ia 1903 an
other American fleet left American htrbor amid
warlike rumors but to-day II IL welcomed III Japan
~ith universal lospitality INC ISL Of COMING
outside world: the visit ~ To-day Hssaredly viii
bind forever the existing ties vi nterna tiona
frsnd&hin-