The Washington herald., 1909-05-28

Vice Admiral Baron Sotokfchi Uriu,
chief OF staff Of the japanese navy, VIII
arrive in Washington at o'clock this
evening. accompanied By Baroness Uriu.
The distinguished visitor viii be met az
the station by members OF the japanese
Embassy and several American naval Of
fcers, who VIII escOrt him TO his apart
ment az the New Willard he IS coming
TO Washington to attend a dinner given
United States Naval Academy. with
whom he graduated
Oficers OF the navy and army are much
interested In his visit 20 Washington. as
Baron Uriu IS one OF the distinguished
veterans OF the japanese wars with China
and Russia, who received their early nil
itary training in this country. He came
10 America in !S77, as one Of fifteen Jap
anese students who were permitted 70
study here as an act OF international
courtesy.
Baron Uriu viii be presented 70 Presi-
dent Taft by Baron Takahira- Several
entertainments VIII be given IN his honor
while he is in washington. On Monday
ne Will be the guest OF Representative
Meeks. OF Massachusetts Members Of
the Army and Navy and OF the Metro
poliuan clubs are planning FOR his en-
teTtainment
Dinner IN Nevv York
Admiral Uriu viii leave Washington IN
time TO attend dinner given in his hon
or on Tuesday By the japanese Society
n New York A few days later he viii
be entertained az dinner by Col. r. n
Thompson With Baroness Uriu. he viii
go 10 Pouhkeepsie 70 visit Vassar Col
lege. OF which the baroness is q gradu-
ate. They viii also pay a visit 10 some
friends IL New Haven. Conn After
spending several weeks IN America they
VIII return 20 Japan BY Wsv OF Europe.
visiting several European capitals on
their trip.
Baron Uriu Is one OF the thirteen vice
admirals Of his country, and his friends
say that he has excellent chances Of be
ing made an admiral before his retire
ment. He IS hfty-twO years old. and has
served IN the japanese navy continuously
since 1SS3 After graduating from An
nspOiis he spent two years studying In
Europe before becoming a Lieutenant in
the Naval College st Tokyo He served
on several ships. and was sfterward de-
tailed 10 the general stan department n
lSsS.
In a short time he was made second in
command OF the great TOk0suka dock
yard. Later he was placed n command
OF the Akagi. and after being at sea FOR
one year was appointed naval attache at
Paris, an Important and much desired
post
After serving four years IN Paris he re-
turned 20 Japan and was placed IN com
man& Of a cruiser. In 1897 he became
/ captain Of the Fuse. with orders TO watch
the coast OF the FSus-tan possessions in
Asia Three years later he was promoted
% Z. rear admiral and in 1913. during the
naval uaneuvers. he vas appointed chief
OF staff OF the first division.
As rear admiral Baron Uriu was in
command OF the japanese forces AZ the
battle OF the Yalu IN the Chinese war.
Al the outbreak of the war with Russia
he vas placed in command OF the fourth
squadron Of the japanese feet
Action at ChemuIpO.
HIS action at Chemulpo IN sinking the
Russian vessels Variag and korieJz vir-
tuslly began the war. His squadron did
excellent work OF Port arthur. and IN
the great battle OF the Sea Of japan Re
commanded the light cruisers under Ad-
miral Togo.
The successful career of Admiral Uriu
| is all the more remarkable since he was
born IN poverty He IS known IN his
I country as q strategic genius. and is often
called by American officers the Capt.
Mahan OF Japan" His countrymen speak
/ OF him as The Little Admiral. because
/ OF his small stature. AL Through his ex-
| citing career Admiral Criu has kept Up
/ his interest in Annapolis and his friend
/ ship with his American classmates
/ He corresponds with them frequently,
/ and has every textbook used al the Ma
| val Academy sent 10 him He is regarded
a. s.-ors- f-ianE Of the I-nlfad Sfatas