The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-05-04
JAPANESE ACCOUNT OF NAVAL MEMS TRIP

were lined up in parallel lines, and as
we passed between them we felt as
it we were going through between two
hedges blooming with Spring flowers
Pretty Hawaiian music furnished by
the Haleiwa Quintet Club welcomed
the party.
A LUNCHEON.
After a few minutes of rest the par
ty was seated at the table placed on
the lanai of the hotel. At the round
table at the head were seated Admi-
raj Ijichi, two Commanders, staff Off
GERS and Consul General Uyeno with
other prominent white guests and the
hosts. A representative of the Cham
her of Commerce sat also at each
table and took good care of the
guests.
MR.. MORGAN'S SPEECH.
President Morgan, of the Honolulu
Chamber of Commerce, representing
the hosts of the day made a short
speech. He was thankful for the
presence of the Admiral and others,
and expressed the pleasure of the Ho-
nolulu Chamber of Commerce in well
coming the visit of the training ships
from a friendly nation. After congra-
tulating the visitors on the eventless
voyage and the safe arrival, he pro-
posed a toast for the Admiral.
ADMIRAL IJICHI'S REPLY.
Amiral Ijichi, replying through Con-
sui General Uyeno's Interpretation
thanked the Honolulu Chamber of
Commerce for the most pleasant and
interesting excursion to which they had
been invited. He said that the trip
would be remembered by him and his
men forever san expression of the
kindly feeling of the American people
towards them and their country He
thanked most heartily the kindness of
the people of Honolulu represented
by the Chamber of Commerce.
CONSUL GENERALS SPEECH.
Consul General Uyeno, in behalf of
the naval men and the local Japanese
community expressed thanks for the
cordially and friendliness shown by
the authorities as we'll as by the peo-
pie of Hawaii towards Japan.
He said that he was glad to wit
ness such happy expressions of friend
illness between the two nations of the
East and the West as those shown by
the House of Representatives through
it's Welcome Resolution and by the
Honolulu Chamber of Commerce
through it's kind invitations. He then
felt for a pin on bis breast and tax
ing it in his hand, addressed Mr.. Nor
gan, speaking about as follows:
81 wish to present this little pin
to you, Mr.. Morgan, as a token of
my sincerest thanks towards all the
business men of Hawaii, whom you
represent as the President of the Ho-
nolulu Chamber of Commerce. l have
worn this little souvenir pin which
was made to welcome to Japan the
men of the White Armada last fall,
and now feel it as an opportune
time to offer this to you to remember
your very kind welcome TO our train
ing squadron. 1 sincerely pray that
the pleasant relation now existing be-
tween us will last forever"
When Consul Uyeno put the pin up
on Mr.. Morgan's coat that gentleman
seemed we'll pleased, and very hap
Ply impression was produced upon all
those present by the Consul's clever
idea at an opportune moment.
The last speech, made by Prof
Scott, was buried in applause, and all
sat to partake of an elaborate lunch
con, during which several toasts were
given to America, Hawaii and Japan.
THE RTTURN.
After the luncheon all sat in num-
erous groups in pleasant conversation,
while those with kodaks busted them
selves. Many prominent Japanese
came to pay respect to the Admiral