The Washington herald., 1909-06-03

''BanzaiF cried President Taft last
night at the conclusion Of a speech at q
dinner in honor Of Vice Admiral Baron
Uriu. OF the imperial Japanese navy.
The President attended a dinner for the
especial purpose Of emphasizing the de-
sire Of the United States government 10
maintain cordial relations with Japan. In
his remarks he was highly complimentary
10 the Japanese Emperor and people. and
expressed sentiments OF great friendH-
ness toward them.
The dinner toos place at the Meuopoll-
tan Club. and was given by the members
OF the United States Naval Academy class
OF 81. Admiral Uriu vas one Of the
japanese boys sent to the Naval Academy
at Annapolis. and was graduated with the
class which honored him. o. E. Weller,
president Of the class. presided. and Rep
resentative J. W. Weeks, OF Massachu-
sets. another member. acted as toast
master.
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The menu programme bore on the out
side page the flags Of Japan and the
United States. draped about the Ameri-
can eagle, and a replica Of the New
Hall" or quarters. OF the midshipmen at
Annapolis On inside pages were repro
ductions Of photographs Of Vice Admiral
Uriu in 1S1. when a --plebe~ AT the Acad-
emy and as a high official in the japanese
navy. There was also a reproduction Of
the autographs OF the three men from
the Mikado's realm who received their
diplomas with the class OF ISS1-Vice Ad-
miraI Uriu. T. Scrata. and Y Enouyo.
To the last OF these a cablegram was
sent by Representative Weeks, acQuaint-
ing him in his far-off post with the
JaPanese navy with the events Of the
banquet
President Taft. accompanied by his ma
val aid Lieut. Palmer. appeared at the
dinner at 10 O'Clock and was received with
ceremony. He was escorted to the dining
room by Baron Takahira, the japanese
Ambassador and Representative Weeks
When he appeared a section OF the Ma
rine Band gave him the number OF ruf-
fies 20 which he was entitled and then
played the Star Spangled Banner.
The President was the first speaker
snd did not remain long after he had
finished his remarks. He concluded his
brief speech by proposing a toast 20 TIE
Emperor OF Japan, and while the hosIs
and guests were en- their feet, called
out his Iusty "'BanZ1i," in which every
body Joined. There was much enthu.
isasm.
Mr. Taffs Speech.
In MS address. the President said:
Mr.. Toastmaster. Mr.. Ambassador
Admiral Uriu, gentlemen Of the class o.
81. and other distinguished guests, fol
I see a number here that I could no
pass over without that title:
Tt is a great pleasure for me 10 b,
here on this unique occasion. the meet
ing a a class Of now nearly thirry
years graduated from the United state.
Naval Academy, 10 greet a classmat,
who has become a distinguished nava
leader in a very distinguished navy o
another power.
/ have come here tonight, at the kint
invitation OF Mr.. Weeks and the class
10 testify Is my presence TO the ter.
warm personal friendship that I feel 70
the Emperor and the people Of Japan
applause. And to crafty myself b.
saying that that feeling Of persona
friendship is entirely consistent and con
forms in every way TO my Official dut
and attitude as the President Of tn
United States. (ApplauseD
1t has been my great good fortune I
know those responsible for the govern
ment of the Empire of Japan more in
timately than I know those responsible
for any other government than my owl
IN NV wrnr f. fa -fv.-r
had the honor of a personal audieno
with his imperial majesty. the Empero
In 1904. on returning as Secretary {
War. I had similar opportunity an
privilege, and at that time was broUgf
into personal contact with the minister
and with the naval and military con
manders OF the empire. Again returnin
IN 1865 I renewed the acquaintance, an
again returning in 1907 1 again had I'll
pleasure Of meeting all these men VIII
have made the empire OF Japan wha
It is.
The wonderful qualities OF the En-
peror Of that great country as q rul,
are shown in his making such marvelou
selections as he has Of the men wh
carry on the great work which ths
empire has done IN the last thirty year
(Applause) I think the truth is ths
I wore out my welcome in Japan.
was overwhelmed with hospitality ever
time I went there. and no expression o
my part and no act OF hospitality coul
be equal to or satisfy the debt I feel fc
the cordial reception that on those for
visits I received from the Emperor. ar
all his officers. civil and military, ar
the people Of Japan
His Trip 10 Japan.
TT happened that in 1905 we visite
that country at a psychological momen
when Mr.. Roosevelt's name was in II
mouth OF every one of the Japanei
people as interesting himself In bringir
about an end TO the great war; and
venture to say that no person. except
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