Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
SHERRY STEPS IN
Emperor ei Jspsn Received lhe ImerIcsn Naval Officers in
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 Japan at Tiffin to-day received in au- dience Rear Admiral Charles s. Sper- ry, commander in chief of the Ameri- can battleship fleet, the three rear ad- mirals commanding divisions, score of captains and the chief of staff and flag lieutenants. The ceremony at the imperial palace which occurred shortly before noon, was one of the most brilliant features of the weeks celebration.
 Presented by Ambassador O'Brien Rear Admiral Sperry delivered to the emperor message from President Roosevelt, assuring the mikado of the friendship entertained by the Ameri- can people for Japan.
 The emperor replied in the most cordial terms, in conclusion saying:
 "lt is our constant aim and desire to weld ties of amity uniting Japan and the United States in indissoluble bonds of good neighborhood and per- feet accord.
 The succession of entertainments for officers and men of the American feepcontinues without interruption. Splendid weather prevails to-day and the streets of Tokio and Yoko- homa are thronged with a population curious and friendly. The unprece- dented cordiality manifested since the first landing of the Americans is in- creased with every new feature of the unbroken programme.
 Washington, Oct 20-The follow ing is the text of President Roose- velts message to Rear Admiral Sper- ry for transmittal to the emperor of Japan:
 "Sperry, Flagship Connecticut, Yo-
 kohoma.
 Convey to his majesty the emper- or of Japan my best wishes for his continued good health and happiness and that of all the inhabitants of his realm. Express to his majesty the high gratification afforded me and the people of the Uinted States at this opportunity which permits the commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet in person to present my appre- citation of the friendship which has existed from the earliest time be- tween the United States and Japan and of the honor to the United States in this invitation to the United States Atlantic fleet. to visit the em- pire of Japan in it's practice cruise around the world. You will express to his majesty. the emperor my earnest wish for the. strengthening and continuance of the cordial rela- tions which exist and have always existed between the two countries. THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
 Admiral Sperrys reply, which was addressed to the secretary of the navy for the president was as fol- lows: Presidents telegram read to emperor at audience this morning" Reply as follows:
 "Admiral Sperry, It affords me especial pleasure to welcome you as the representative of the American navy and to receive through you from your respected president his very friendly message, Irequest you to assure the president that I most sincerely appreciate and most cord ially reciprocate his sentiments of friendship and good will. It is source of profound satisfaction to me that the most cordial relations of regard and good correspondence exist between Japan and the United States and my thanks are due to the president for affording my subjects | by your visit an opportunity to give new proof of their sincere attach ment for your countrymen. l also wish you to convey to the president this message:
 understanding and genuine friend ship with the United States l count as valued heritage of my reign and 1t shall be in the future sit has been in the past my constant aim and desire to weld the ties of amity unit ing the two countries into indissolu- ble bonds of good neighborhood and perfect accord. trust that the same success which has so far attended your voyage may still be with you to to the end.
 Immediately after the audience emperor present In person with princes gave luncheon to our ambas- sador. flag officers and captains, all ministers fstate and the most dis tinguished officers of Japanese army and navy. The presence of the em- peror was most unusual and mark cd honor, the reception to the officers and men most cordial. generous. sue cessful and satisfactory in every
 "SpERRY"