Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-01
The Visitors From Japan.

A year ago delegation of representa-
tives of the chambers of commerce of ten
Pacific coast cities visited Japan at the
invitation of five chambers of commerce
of that country. They were accorded a
welcome characteristic of the Japanese
people. were entertained generously and
we're given the fullest opportunity to ac-
quaint themselves with trade conditions
in Japan. Meetings were held at which
questions of Importance to the CONNER
cial interests of both countries were dis
cussed, with the result of clearing away
doubts and Observation-Disclosures and adj
juSting the trade relations of the Pacific
coast and Japan upon substantial basis
of cooperation. Upon the return of the
Americans an invitation was sent to ia
pan by the coast chambers of commerce
for a deputation of Japanese representa-
tives of commercial interests to come here
for an exchange of visits. Selections for
this purpose were made carefully and
delegation was organized thoroughly rep
resentative of all the interests which are
actively at work in the development of
commercial Japan.
The commission thus constituted is now
in Washington. after an extensive jour-
ney through the west and north, in the
course of which the Japanese representa-
tives have been shown marked attention.
The visit to the capital will be doubtless
a notable incident in the course of this
important progress through the United
States. While the trade relations, strict
ly speaking between the District of Co.
lumbia and Japan are slight. the political
relations between Japan and the United
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portant an appreciation by the japanese
people of the meaning of Washington in
an international sense. The tour of the
United States by these eminent workers I'm
the field of Japan's remarkable CONNER
cial development would have been incom-
plete without the inclusion of the Capital
city.
The local program for the reception of
these distinguished visitors, who stand
for the forces that are keeping Japan in
the forefront of the nations. is calculated
to give them a clear impression of the
hospitality of the city and to acquaint
them with the manifold interests that
make up the capital community. At re-
ceptions which will be held in their honor
tonight and tomorrow night it will be
possible for unofficial Washington to meet
the japanese guests. The official features
of the program, which have been planned
with care, will emphasize the hearty good
will with which the people of this coun-
try regard those of Japan.
This visit to Washington will probably
be historically important as tending to
the restoration of perfect understanding
between the governments of Japan and
the United States. While the representa-
tives of japanese commercial interests
comprising the delegation have no Off
cial capacity. the significance of their
visit is recognized by the American gov
eminent, which has delegated representa-
tives TO accompany the party throughout
the tour. Visits of this character are cal
culated TO prevent misconception and to
remove doubts and to make the people of
the two countries better acquainted per-
sonally through their chosen representa-
tives. The United States and Japan are
destined to play an important part in the
advancement of civilization, and complete
harmony between them both politically
and commercially is demanded by the cir
cumstances which brought them into their
first relations.