The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
TRADE RELATIONS
SECRETARY'S TOPIC
Continued from Page One.

States. proposed by the POSTMASTER. Mr..
Matsui, and drunk standing, began the
speaking programme. Il was followed by
the playing Of America" by the Marine
Band
Mr.. Knox then rose to his feet, and,
holding his wine glass In the air, pro
posed a health to His Majesty. the En-
peror Of Japan" saying ii was espe-
cially appropriate on this. the anniver-
sary OF his birthday, and in the presence
OF such a distinguished company OF
Japanese. With the sudden straighten-
ing OF the back with which the Japanese
invariably greet the name OF their ruler.
they all shouted out "Banzai! Banzaiv'
and much Of the air that went into the
cry came with plenty of enthusiasm from
American lungs.
AnOx's Address Interpreted.
Mr.. Knox's address was heartily ap-
plauded by the Americans and those OF
the japanese who could understand Eng
lish. The rest Of tho japanese added
their tribute 10 the premier OF the Cab
met when the address was repeated in
their own tongue. All the addresses were
thus translated from one tongue into the
other.
Mr.. Matsui explained in a short adj
dress that It was not usually the custom
in this country to celebrate the anniver-
sary Of the birthday or the Emperor. but
that. with the commercial commission
in this city on the anniversary. the occa-
sion was too propitious to be allowed 70
pass by. He spoke Of the object Of the
visit Of the commission and the fruits
! It was hoped would come Of II.
Secretary OF the Interior Ballinger drew
a round OF applause when he spoke OF
| the Pacific Coast, whose chambers Of
| commerce invited the commission 10 this
country as the front door Of America
Busy with Domestic Affairs.
1T IS a matter OF great qualification, ="
he said. TO see that those OF another ma
ton are studying the methods we use in
this country. We have been so busy
with our domestic affairs that I am
afraid we are not reciprocating that in
! terest entirely. Mr.. Lowman, Of my own
| city who last year went with group Of
| other men OF the Pacific Coast 70 Japan
at the invitation Of the chambers Of com
merce there, has been enthusiastically IN
| favor ever since Of perfect trade rela-
|
| States"
| In speaking Of the remarkable develop
/ ment OF Japan. Mr.. Bauinger said:
| There Is no reason why we should feel
any jealousy over this development. Men
are born 20 be useful TO each other, and
| nations are born 20 be useful 20 each
| other. America can be OF service TO ia
pan and Japan can be OF service 70 Amer
! lea"
! Baron ShIbusawa's address was listened
/ 70 closely. as he. while not officially
/ representing the Emperor, is closely in
| touch with administrative affairs Of the
| realm. and bears q sort OF officially IN
Official stamp. He spoke first OF all OF
/ the cordiality with which the members OF
the commission had been received every
/ where on their sixty-days tour Of this
country.
I'VE are glad to be told" he said, by
! your Secretary OF state that in return
for the great benefits we have had from
the United States We can be of some
benefit ourselves. It IS very near 10 the
heart Of Japan 10 repay the debt she
owes TO you
Attention TO Foreign Ports.
The baron agreed with Secretary Bal
linger that the United States is some
what Indifferent as TO its foreign
markets, and wished that America would
condescend to pay more attention 10 her
foreign ports"
Tt is Japan's intention" he said. ''to
enter fully into trade relations with the
United States. She does not want TO
develop her trade 10 the detriment OF
the United States or any other nation,
but to make the communication Of bene-
AZ % both. We want to sell TO the
United States, and buy from the United
States. as much as We can"
Baron Shibusawa said he was IN accord
with what Mr.. Knox had said about the
controlling OF commercial competition
and the promotion Of peace between ma
tons by arbitration
I'VE would conduct competitive trade, n
he added. "in such a way as 10 make
arbitration unnecessary.
Following an expression Of gratitude by
Mr.. Matsui for the courtesy extended to
the members OF the commission by the
trade bodies and the people Of Washing
ton, Commissioner NIaCfarlaDd was called
upon. The applause which greeted him
was loud and prolonged. He said:
Mr.. MacfarIand's Address.
Mr.. mcfarland said:
1.-THE National Capital has taken a pc
culiar pleasure in entertaining the dis.
tinguished representatives OF the com
mercial interests Of Japan. The intimate
and unique friendship Of the United
States and Japan, a friendship never C
be broken, makes friends Of all their cit
liens. 1t was a case Of love at first sight
between the two nations from the da,
Of Commodore Perry's landing on tn,
spot now marked by monument erected
by the japanese.
Commodore Perry received his be-
nign instructions IN this city. whenc,
have been dispatched all our other rep
resentatives to Japan, and where have
resided the ambassadors and minister.
who have so honorably represented YOU
empire in this country. Their skillful di
plomacy has been equaled by their gra
cious hospitality. Here the treaties o.
, amity and OF commerce. illustrating anC
recording the progress Of the grea
friendship, have been negotiated. Here 4
) the headquarters of the National Re,
/ Cross, which has expressed the nationa
good will in war and peace.
THE efficient labors Of the official rep
, resentatives of the two countries hav
been supplemented by the interchang
| OF Just such visits as that now happil,
occurring here. Men eminent in their re
spective countries have in such visit
learned the truth and afterward hav
. been able to inform their countrymel
10 mutual advantage Of both countries
I Moreover, the highest interests Of III
empire and the republic. which are splr
itual. have been brought by noble mel
and women into a close relation. japan
has shown characteristic hospitality &
new ideas and to new teachers. He
statesmen have graciously expresse,
| gratitude for what our country has con
| tributed
II ambassador Takahira, IN his notabl
| a froIIo-o L.. =.