New-York tribune., 1909-09-23
PRINL KUNI AT DINNER |
GUEST OF JAPAN SOCIETY.
Speakers ReneFc Pledges of Inter
= national Friendship.

Another tightening twist was given last night TO
the tie OF friendship existing between the United
States and Japan at the dinner given by the Japan
Society for Prince Kuni cousin OF the Emperor Of
Japan, and Princess Kuni at the Hotel Astor
About two hundred and fifty American and Japa-
nese men and women were the witnesses TO the
Commodore Perry, and they ch eered with equal en-
thusiasm The Star Spangled Banner" and 'IIimi
Ga You"
The military and diplomatic branches of both
countries were represented in the pledging of con-
unued good will toward each other, among the
speakers. besides Prince Kuni, himself a distin-
guished warrior, being Thomas ]. O'Bren, Ameri-
can Ambassador TO Japan; Major General Leonard
Wood and X Matsui, charge affaires Of che Jap
anese Embassy at Washington. At the other
tables. too gold laced officers, including Colo
mel Hugh Scott, superintendent OF the West Point
Military Academy; Rear Admiral Brownson. Cap
tain Norton F. Smith. Captain J. NJ. Proctor and
Engineer Commander G. Tomonaga. Yet the din
ner not a military function. in the seating list
appearing the names OF many well known in
the world of finance and commerce
The first toast proposed by Walter H. Page. who
presided. the President of the United States
which followed by another to his majesty
Mutsuhito. The drinking Of these accom-
panied by the music of the national hymns of the
two countries.
In a few felicitous words the toastmaster intro
duced Prince Kuni, who spoke In japanese, the
speech being translated into English by Mr.. Matsui
The prince thanked the Japan Society for the
hearty reception he had received. and pointed out
the great good an organization of its character
could do In improving international relations. He
said that he had attended similar affairs in Lon
don and Paris and had observed the good results
of these.
General Wood. speaking a representative Of
the American army, welcomed Prince Kuni
fighter of renown Of his country. He told of the
friendly relations between the United States and
Japan. as he had an opportunity to observe them
while on duty in the Philippines. Mr.. Matsui
spoke in favor of a closer friendship between his
people and those of this country. Ambassador
O'Brien spoke on the same theme.
Francis B. Loomis, former Assistant Secretary of
State. who is American Commissioner General
10 the Toxic Exposition. discussed the magnitude
of that undertaking. He then reverted TO a sub
ject tending even more to add 10 the gayety OF
nations. He told of the fine reception that the
japanese gave to our battleships, which Mr. Loomis
witnessed. and said that it gave evidence of deep
and abiding sentiment that should never be i'm
perilled by US. Mr. Loomis referred to the work
of labor agitators the slums of San Francisco.
whose irresponsible utterances were spread by a
careless press and tended "hagrantly and shame
lessly TO incte riots"
They are more dangerous" said Mr. Loomis.
ito this Republic and its institutions than could be
Japan or any other country. We have foes at home,
but have nothing to fear from the people five
thousand miles across the sea"
Among the guests were Colonel John Jacob Astor,
MI and Mrs. Perry Belmont, Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford Henry Clews, Mr.. and Mrs. K. Fului.
DR.. John H. Finley. Hamilton Holt, Controller
Metz. George F. Kunz, Mr.. and Mrs Herman Rid
der, Melville E. Stone Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M.
Schwab, Isaac n. Seligman. Mr.. and Mrs. X Seko.
Sir Felix Scheuster, F. Victor Scheuster. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. a. Vanderlip General and Mrs. Stewart
L. Woodford and K. Nakamura-