New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
TAkAHIRA WELCOMED
MORE PLEDGES OF PEACE.
Cordial Speeches Exchanged by the
President and japanese ambassador.

Washington, Feb 2n--The reception of Baron
TskahiTa as Ambassador of Japan to the United
States took place at the White House at 2:45
O'clock this afternoon. The ambassador was
brought 10 this White House in the Presidents
private carriage accompanied by Colonel BrcEl-
well the Presidents military aid. The members
OF the ambassadors suite. in diplomatic mill
rary and naval uniforms, were present at the re-
ception. The speeches exchanged between the
President and the new ambassador were char
acterized 10y a strong desire for the prescrva-
tion of peace Baron Takahira said:
Nr President: The Emperor. my august SOW
ereign. sincerely desiring 70 maintain the his
torical relations Of friendship and sympathy
which happily unite Japan and the United
ne his Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni-
Dorenriarv near the government of the United
States. and l consider il 4 great honor 10 be in
trusted with such high duties
Fully cognizant OF the growing Importance Of
the great responsibilities involved in this i'm
Tor-ant mission. In assuming such response
hiliJieS however, I am largely encouraged by my
vivid recollections of the pleasant experiences
had during my last tenure OF office ) his mai
estys minister in this capital. which We're. |
care say entirely due 10 the confidence ana good
viii I fortunate enough to receive from
your government well to the high sense
Of justice that always characterized its attitude
toward ny country
The maintenance Of lasting peace with all =
tfons and the conservation Of the rights and in
tereSts Of all people are the cardinal objects of
ny august sovereign in his international deal
ings. and assure you. Mr. President. that in the
discharge Of my duties my attention Will be
stantly directed TO the attainment Of that high
ideal and nothing in my power will be left un-
done in that direction.
Relying implicitly upon your renewed conf
oence in and the friendly cooperation of
honor 70 deliver 10 you the credentials OF the
Emperor, whereby his majesty appoints me 10
this important post. and his letter recalling my
predecessor, Viscount AokL
The President replied as follows:
Nr Anbassador-In receiving from your
hands the letters credential whereby your
august sovereign. the Emperor Of Japan COM
T11ends you and TO the government OF the
United States, in the capacity Of Ambassador
Extraordinary and P1enipotentiary, the faith
fuI exponent OF his imperial majestys sentiments
Of friendliness and esteem for this country,
have great pleasure in EXPRESSING the lively sat
is<artion with which I have heard your cordial
assurances Of the desire and purpose of Japan TO
maintain and if possible. stil further strengthen
the close bonds of amity that have so long, so
happily and so beneflcially existed between your
great island empire Of the Far East and our own
commonwealth OF the West
! feel that can DO even more than reeiprocate
those assurances On behalf OF this govern
rent and OF my countrymen / can most sin
cerelE pledge TO you. and through you TO your
nation, the earnest cooperation Of the United
States in all that may tend 70 increase and more
firmly establish the good VIII We mutually pear
and 10 foster the material advantage of the two
nations 10 the paths of tranquil prosperity
For yourself Mr.. Ambassador, our government
and people have the kindliest words Of welcome.
because We cherish very agreeable TeTlernbrances
OF your former houored sotourn in this country
as your nations minister You bring 70 your
congenial task a knowledge Of our life and ways
such few men NOT or our own race can brlns'
and YOU viii be aided il your course by the con-
sciousness that YOU possess the personal sym
pathy. esteem and confidence of those among
whom you come TO dwell
In accepting the letters OF recall of your
worthy predecessor I have TO assure you Of our
good wishes his behalf
I beg. Mr.. Ambassador, that you VIII convey
10 your august sovereign my personal WISHES
for his continued health. happiness and welfare,
and that. through the appropriate channel you
Will make known your government and 10
your fellow citizens the earnest wishes OF the
government and people Of the United States for
the prosperity and Tellbeing % the japanese ma