New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
MEYER CAUSE TO FEAR
WAR, HE SAYS.
Tn an Enthusiastic Speech He Vel
oomes Them as Commercial RiUals
and Personally TOasts Emperor.

chem If the lasting friendship of the American
nio maid n tribute TO their qualities of in
SAs+rv snd patriotism, and in conclusion drank
toast 10 the Emperor of Japan as 'the warm
and sincere friend of America" amid great en-
,bus,asm among both his japanese and Ameri-
can hearers
luncheon at the Lafayette Club on the shores
NJ lake Ninnetonka, twenty miles out of the
ci,v rendered by the Commercial Club, Of Min
neapolis
before going 70 the Lafayette Club to meet
she Jananese commissioners, President Taft at
tended services at the Westminster Presby-
terian Church. conducted by Dr. J. f. Bushnell.
The President and party left for Des Moines,
IOWA. oyer the Chicago & Great Western Rail-
road al o. m. Before leaving the President
sent the following letter TO Governor Johnson:
Nv Dear Governor Johnson:
~ a., ,-er,, much delighted TO hear Of your i'm
,ro,.er,ent to-day and l earnestly hope that
[E-o1lr recovery Will be rapid AS ! leave the
state ! thank you again Tor the cordial welcome
of yourself and the people OF Minnesota Very
sincerely yours WILLIAM H. TAFT
President Taft secuted the idea that there had
over been the slightest danger Of trouble be-
tween Japan and America. He paid a high
compliment 10 the military valor OF Japan
when The country fighting In defence of
be- rights and the maintenance of her prestige
on the field of hattie. But" he said, Japan to-
day IS fighting for victories Of peace. and we all
hope she viii succeed. We are not going 10
yield ourselves in that contest, however. if
can help it
President Tafts address. which throughout
was filled with expressions of the warmest ad-
riraIion for the japanese Emperor and the
japanese people. followed a speech by Baron
shibusawa, a prominent banker OF Toxic and
chairman Of the visiting commission, in which,
speaking ia his native tongue he referred to
President Taft 'one Of the foremost men OF
The age and warm and true friend Of Japan"
He proposed the health of the President and
led his fellow countrymen in three resounding
'hanzais." Mr.. Taft proposed the health Of the
Emperor with ''banzai" which was caught up
and re-echoed by the American guests.
PRESIDENT WINS HIS GUESTS
Preceding the luncheon the President was in
iToduced 20 each member of the japanese COM
mission, and his hearty words OF greeting his
quick recollection Of having met many OF the
Fisitozs during his several visits 20 Japan and
Of little incidents in which they had had part,
seemed completely 10 captivate them and each
man as he passed appeared reluctant TO release
the Presidents hand or TO curtail the informal
exchange Of compliments.
NY 1aIt also received the women OF the party,
declaring TO Baroness shibusawa that America
wanted 10 encourage the coming OF japanese
women 10 this country with the men
It isn't fair said the President. that Japan
should keep back the most charming Of her
creatures"
To Baron Shibusawa the President said ~
was sorry he could not receive him at the White
House at Washington.
But a pretier spot than this" added Mr.
Taft, pointing out over the deep blue waters Of
the lake, could hardly be found outside Of
japan"
I think this far more beautiful" quickly re-
Eponded the baron
YALE MEN AMONG VISITORS
Baron Kanda. graduate Of Amherst. greeted
tie President fellow member Of the Psi
Ulsilon Fraternity
-MeN well" said the President we will
snake hands again. but wen just conceal our
grip"
To Mr.. Dol. Of Osaka. the President declared
ne was going again TO japan some day just TO
see Osaka
10 Dr. T. Kumagae. physician Of the Imperial
University al Toxic, President Taft said
We have profound admiration for the phvs-
lcans Of japan They taught as the way TO
stamp out the plague. In Manila they taught
US to label the rats and by following them 20
Glelr holes to wipe out the sources of infection
We owe them lasting debt Of gratitude"
When Mr. Iwamoto, broker Of the Osaka
Stock Exchange. was introduced the President
expressed his great interest in the methods Of
the market; and laughingly remarked:
i suppose you have bulls and bears?"
oh yes. sir" replied the broker
And the lambs too?"
The broker bowed low gave Z plavfJI affirm.
uFe nod Of the head and passed on.
Kojiro Matsukata president OF the Kobe
Chamber Of Commerce and a shipbuilder. was
only one OF what the President remarked as
Delng gratifying sprinkling OF Yale men all
along the line" He received a cordial welcome
the President having met him and his father.
one OF the Elder Statesmen OF Japan. in their
native country.
i bring from my father his humble but sim
eee good wishes" said Mr. Matsukata. who
iater' in response 10 question from the Presi-
dent said he graduated from Yale in 'ss
You ought % know Hefelhnger. then" said
Mr. Taft
Oh yes. sir; I remember him He played
such football"
Come here, HeR." called the President and
'As blg Yale guard. towering above the throng
~ the clubhouse porch. came forward warmly
greet his old cassmate
with Mr.. Otani. the gray bearded and dis
ensuished looking president OF the Yokohama
Nnamber OF Commerce. President Taft ex
Nansed many pleasant recollectiOns of former
sssoeiations "a Japan
sis Taft and I remember Yokohama IS
sNaauy we'll" said the President, land we yllli
sile most highly the silver service which
'senied 70 by the Chamber OF Commercs
ie & and which We continue now 10 use az ne
,," House. Whenever Mrs. Taft serves tea
SILVER makes her the envy Of all the ma
mat come u the White House"
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