The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
WARM TO TAKAHIRA
President Receives Him as
Japan's Ambassador.
IS PRESENTED BY MR.. ROOT
Formally of Ceremony l. Marked by
COrdiality of Greeting OF Two Old
sentative and President Exchange
Assurances of Mutual Regard.

Two old acQuaintances met again yes
terday when Baron Togoro Takahlra pre-
sented 10 President Roosevelt his Gre
dcntials as Ambassador Of the Japanese
Emperor.
The President and Baron Takahra had
not seen one another since the Japanese
diplomat left here two years ago. He
was then plain Mr. Takahira and bore
the humber diplomatic rank of minister.
While the presentation Of a foreign
envoy 20 the President is ordinarily for
nal and perfunctory. yesterdays presen-
tation was marked 10y extreme cordiality
on both sides.
President Roosevelt sent his carriage
10. Baron Takahira. The latter was es-
corted 10 the White House BY Col. Charles
S Bromwel. L. 5. A.. Commissioner Of
Public Buildings and Grounds, who was
attired in the full-dress uniform of an
officer OF the Engineer Corps.
Baron Takahira wore court dress
Members of the embassy staff who were
present at the ceremony were attired in
the uniform of their diplomatic service.
Secretary Root made the presentation.
which took place in the Blue Room.
Takahira Presents Credentials.
Upon handing the President his own
letter Of credence and the letter recalling
his predecessor, Viscount .Aoki Baron
Takahira said.
Mr. President: The Emperor my august sovereign.
sincerely desiring 70 maintain the historical rea-
lions Of friendship and sympathy which happily unite
japan and the United States. has been graciousy
pleased TO appoint as his ambassador eXtraor-
binary and plenipotentisry near the government Of
the United States and I consider It great honor
20 be intulstsd with such high duties.
Fully cOguizaut Of the growing importance Of our
relations / confess I am not insensibe 81 the great
responsibilities involved in tins important mission
I'm assuming such responsibilities. however / am
largely encDJraged by my VIVID recoectious of the
pleasant experiences had during my last tenure 0f
Office as his maleStys minister IN this Capital.
which we're. / dare say. entirely due 10 the conf
deuce and good viii 7 was fortunate enough 10 re-
ceve from your government. as vel as 20 the high
seuse Of justice that always characterized It's atti-
tude toward my country.
The maintenance OF lasting peace with ali na-
tons and the conservation oi the rights and interests
OF all people the cardinal objects Of august
ercign IN his international dealings. assure YOU.
Nj President. that in the discharge Of my duties
ms attention viii be constantly directed 70 the
attainment Of that high ideal and nothing in my
power VIII be left undone IA that direction.
RELYING implicitly upon your renewed confidence
I'm mo and the friendly cooperation Of your gov
cJnmeut with my efforts I have the honor 20 de-
liver 20 you the credentials Of the Emperor where
by hls majesty appoints me % this important post,
and bis letter recalling my predecessor Niscount
AoH-
Presidents Reply.
To these remarks President Roosevelt
made the following remarks:
Mr. Ambassador: In receiving from your hands the
letters credeutial whereby your august sovereign.
the Emperor Of japan commcnds you 10 me and
g. the government of the United States in the ca
90 4-it1
t'1ry as the faithful exponent Of his imperial
m1iCsys sentiments Of friendliness and esteem for
this country have great pleasure IN expressing the
lively satisfaction with which have heard your
cordial sssuranecs Of the desire and purpose of
japan % maintain and. possible. stil further
strengthen the close bonds of amity that have 30
long 50 happily and So bencfCialy existed between
your great island Empire Of the far East and our
own clTur-onWealth OF the West
feel rh8r 7 can do even more than reciprocate
those assurances On behalf of this government and
mv cauutrmeu, 7 most sincerely pledge 70
son, ard through you 20 your nation, the earnest
cr-orcrtiou OF tie United States IN all that NAV
tTrd 90 increase and more firmly establish the good
viii we mutually bear and % foster the material
advantage Of the two nations 20 the paths Of tran
QUil prosperity.
For yourself Mr.. Ambassador our government and
people have the kindliest words of welcome because
We cherish very agreeable remenhrances Of your
former honorCd s1iouu IN this country as your na-
TONS minister You bring 70 your c0ngenial task
knowledge " OlT life and ways such few men not
of our own race can bring. and you viii he aided
In your course by the consciousness that you possess
the personal Sympathy. esteem. and confidence Of
those among whom YOU come 70 dwell.
IE accepting the letters Of recall Of your worthy
Tredecess0r. have 10 you Of our good wishes
In his behalf
beg. Alr. Ambassador that you VIII convey 70
your august sovereign my personal wishes for his
continued health. Happiness. and welfare. and that
Though the appropriate channel you Will make
known to your government and 10 your fellOw-citi-
fa 80 Of fhr
Ie Of the United States for the prosperity and wen
being of the japanese nation.