The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-10-24
DINNER CLOSES
WEEKS FR0L|C
japanese Battleship Scene
Of Gaiety.
SPERRY IS GIVEN OVATION

DiaWS FiauoitS OF Popuiace by Res
cuing Japanese Flag From Burning
Arch.
Yokohama, Oct. 24.-The series of
lncomparably brilliant functions,
which have characterized Japan's re-
ception Of the American battleship
feet, came to a close here with
dinner on board the battleship Full,
the guests of which were confined to
the American ambassador, rear adj
mirals and other officers. There was
also a brilliant reception on the battle
ship Mikasa, to which all the prom
inent Americans here were invited,
with the accomplishments of an illu-
mfnation of the feet, fire works and
torchlight professions on shore.
Rear Admiral Sperry endeared him
self to the japanese people BY person
ally attending the funeral of Gen.
Count Nodzu, and placing wreath on
the casket. Later a luncheon was
given at the Shiba palace and the adj
miral, accompanied by his aides, walk
ed from the palace to the Shimbashi
railway station, passing along the
Ginsa, the principal street of Tokyo,
which was massed with people. The
admiral was recognized and almost
mobbed by tens of thousands of en-
thusiastic people, but everywhere was
treated with respect. Thousands
sought to shake him by the hand and
the ovation lasted the whole length Of
the street The stern old admiral
evidently was impressed deeply and
at times stopped shaking hands with
some individuals who, speaking Eng
lish halted him for the benefit Of
others.
When the special train moved out
Of the station there was q constant
din, the cheering of the people ming
ling with the blare of three brass
bands. The route to Yokohama as on
the occasion Of the going of the Amer
leans to Tokyo, was lined with school
children singing and waving flags.
The same scenes were continued in
Yokohama along the route Of the
Americans to the wharf, where the
launch Of the flagship Connecticut
awaited the rear admirals and the
cheers continued until they reached
the ship.
A single incident will illustrate the
spirit IN which the American sailors
accepted the welcome of the Japanese.
A triumphal arch at the entrance OF
the principal street of Yokohama
caught fire, the blaze reaching up to-
wards a Japanese flag floating from a
f1agstaff at the top and threateing to
destroy the flag. An American jackie
dashed up the frame work of the arch,
through the blaze, broke off the staff
J and carried the flag safely to the
ground. This act was witnessed by
thousands and created a profound i'm
preston. The youngster received a
great ovation.
The famous Maple club of Tokyo
was the scene of one of the most
brilliant functions of this entire week
of unsurpassed entertainment The
American Friends association Of
which Baron Kaneko is president, and
Baron Takahashi, vice president, en-
tertained $50 officers and number Of
the most prominent ladies of Tokyo.
The association Is composed entirely
of Japanese who have visited Amer
lea, a number being university men
and all speaking the English language.
The entertainment included both
Japanese and European dinners.
dancing and fireworks. During the
course of the evening Baron Kaneka
In a felfcitous speech presented to
Rear Admiral Sperry, a picture of the
landing of the men Of Commodore
Perry's feet at Kuihama
One of the most striking features Of
the weeks stay of the Americans in
Japan has been the perfect order
maintained by the sailors while on
shore. Not single case OF disorder
" conduct has occurred on the streets.
The governor and mayor said that one
of the most impressive features of the
visit of the fleet was the excellent be-
havior Of the American blue jackies.
In this respect the navy has covered
itself with glory in Japan. The
American residents here are partic-
ularly proud Of the officers and men OF
the fleet and the effect Of the visit,
politically, commercially and socially
has undoubtedly been enormous.