Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-01
NIPPON'S SHIPS
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concerts during the stay of the fleet
here. II is not decided as yet when
the first pubic concert will be given.
Sampan Fleet Greets
The japanese sampan fleet, in tow
of its flagship. a gasoline launch,
went out to greet the squadron this
morning in splendid formation. All
the sampans were decorated with the
American and Japanese flags. and as
they hung around the cruisers day
light fireworks were discharged.
The Pioneer, carrying the general
entertainment committee and the Aa-
waiian Band, was also decorated.
Admiral Calls on Rees
At II o'clock this forenoon Admir-
al Ichiji, accompanied by Captains
lshii and Sato OF the two cruisers
and Lieut.. Shimomura, flag lieuten-
ant to the Admiral, rode over to the
Naval Station to return their call on
Commandant Rees. The reception iu-
cluded all the ranking naval officers
stationed here, Lieut.. Comdr. Moses.
Captain OF the Yard. Paymaster Horn
berger, the Naval Surgeon, and Ma
jor Long of the Marine garrison be-
ing in attendance. As the carriage
of Captain Rees, bearing Admiral
Ichiji, and Consul General Uyeno, en-
tered the Naval Station, the marines
presented arms in honor of the dis
tinguished naval officers of Nippon.
The reception lasted few minutes,
after which Admiral Ichiji and his
stan departed.
Salute
No sooner had Admiral IchiJi en-
tered his carriage after thanking
Captain Rees for his courtesy than a
salute of thirteen guns from the Ma
val battery was fired. He and his
stan stopped and acknowledged the
salute.
Call On Governor.
Shortly after they left the Naval
Station, Admiral ichlji and staff. Flag
Lieutenant Shimomura, Consul Gener.
al Uyeno and Captains Ishii and Sato
called on Governor Frear at the Cap
! itol. The Governor will return his
call tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock.
Official Reception.
I Consul-General Uyeno will hold a re.
/ ception on Monday evening. April 5, at
$3.50 o'clock In the Japanese Consulate
General. The reception will be an in.
vitation affair.
Athletic Sports.
The local entertainment committee
is preparing for athletic sports to be
I held In the Boys Field. There will be
wrestling and fencing matches. A
baseball nine from the squadron Is
anxious to get match with Hawaii's
nine.
Hack Union.
The hack union, owning about six
ty-seyen carriages, will take the Off
GERS down to Moanalua gardens ant
Waikiki.
During the stay OF the cruisers here
the men will be given shore liberty II
the afternoons after the completion o
the coaling of the cruisers, which com
mences tomorrow.
Veterans Of Russo-Japan War.
With the exception OF the yer!
young, almost all the officers of thu
squadron are veterans OF the Russo
Japan war. Many OF them have heel
decorated by the Emperor for dis
tinguished services In battle.
Waterfront.
All along the waterfront this morn
Ing the anxious crowd OF Japanes
gathered and waited for the cruiser
to dock. The men and women, am
their children, were in their best al
tire. The children carried the Japan
csc flags and were evidently anxiou
to go on board the warships to see tn
Admiral, who brought the ships her
successfully.
Chief among the officers are the fol
lowing:
Also. the fagship-Admira II. Ichij
commander-in-chief; chief of staff
Commander N. Sakamoto; flag lieuter
ant, T. Shimomura; captain, Y. Ishii
commander, II. Kubo; chief navigator
III, Okamura; chief gunner, N. Shira
ahi, chief tornado puorI ~ Nnkncbi