The Washington times., 1908-10-22
High Officials Declare for
Publicity in Diplomatic
Dealings.
WILLING TO DISCUSS
'EASTERN PROBLEM"
Unwritten Alliance Has Been Form
ed by Fleets Visit-Royal
Welcome Continues,

EOKYO. oct. 22.-Throw Off the mask
Of secrecy and treat the Far Eastern
question openly and above board
This is the sentiment that Is rapidly
crystalizcd in Japan today as the re-
suit of the visit OF the American fleet
The sentiment is shared by the officers
Of the fleet who have had their eyes
opened to the greatness of the japanese
nation
In support Of the genuineness of her
position, Japan's highest officials today
expressed themselves In favor of call
ing A convention of powers Interested
in the Eastern problem" chief Of
which ara America, England, and ia
pan, to formulate a policy for the fu-
ture control Of the Pacific.
The consensus Of opinion in the
Japanese capital Is that there has been
Detirely too much secrecy maintained.
and that Interior motives have heCn at
tributed to various nations, with re
sulting friction, all Of which could have
been avoided by a frank statement Of
the aims and interests of the interested
powers Japan processes her complete
Willingness 10 have her sphere on the
Pacific outlined 20 the world.
Alliance Formed.
Leading men Of Tokyo I'm all ranks
and the Tokyo press are unanimously
ldecIaTing that The American fleets
aviSit has established an unwritJcn al
liance between Japan and America,
and the belief has created enthusiasm.
Japan does not care for anything
stronger than this "unwrit en- alliance
or understanding She is satisfied that
America has no designs in the Pacific
that Will be inimIcabIe tc Der. and IN
return IS willing 20 give America the
same assurance
Japan's reception Of the feet has been
such a tremendous affair Jhat the
Americans will return home with a
more exaILedidea. 1f Japan as a nations
than they ever had before. Japan
astounding victory over Russia taught
the Americans that a new power had
sprung TO the forefront. but even this
did not impress them as deeply as has
the ocula. demonstration of the pro-
Eress in occidental civilization OF the
MikadOS mpiTe.
The Social Side.
IN the glittering round Of social func-
tlons that has been lavished on the
officers, many Of the japanese women
have appeared in European dress The
gowns OF the women would be accept
able in eny American ballroom
Another feature that impresses the
Americans IS the prevalence Of the use
of the English language. Wherever
they 60. restaurants. theateTs or other
public places, they have no trouble in
fnding those who speak fluent English.
Between 5000 and 1000 sailors came
from Yokohama today TO attend the
garden party in Hibiya Park. in which
Mayor Ozakf was the host The affair
almost aqualed in brilliancy the recep-
tiOn 70 the officers in the imperial gar
While the Hbiya Park festivities
were being held. the officers Of the
feet were being entertained by the
mayor and Prince Shimadaza at
luncheon. Later the officers attended
a garden party at the British embassy.
Many Of the officers were guests at
dinner Of the Nippon Yusen Kasha, the
largest steamship company in Japan
Bankers as Hosts.
The Bankers Association was the
host tonight at a theatrical party at
the Kabuki Theater, Japans largest
playhouse President shibusawa. of the
japanese Welcome Society. addressed
the great theater crowd. and aroused
q storm Of applause by his praise Of the
Americans.
Sixteen thousand business men Joined
in a great lantern procession tonight,
the route of which presented a fairy-Iike
appearance. Nearly all Of Tokyo turn
ed out for this event. The business
men were also the hackers OF a big
theatrical production this afternoon.
Dramatic entertainments were given to-
night on the Japanese mail steamers
COys and Archaic.
The treatment OF the Americans by
the japanese sailors has been so whole
hearted that the Yankee jackies are led
10 cheer every time they see a group
Of their little brown brothers.
Admiral Sperry and the other admirals
viii leave for Yokohama tomorrow, fol-
lowing a final day of receptions and
dinners The feet win sail Saturday.