The San Francisco call., 1909-11-27
Visit in Oakland


a. IN. Immediately on landing a recep-
lion committee, including Mayor Frank
K. Mott Of Oakland, Mayor Hodghead
OF Berkeley. Mayor Noy of Alameda,
Congressman Joseph r. Knowland,
Victor Il. Metcalf, Fred c. Stratton,
collector OF the port Of san Francisco;
l. II. Clay, president of the Oakland
chamber or commerce; F. w. Dohr-
mann, George c. Pardee, Guy c. Earl
and several other prominent men met
the Japanese and conducted them to
waiting automobiles. The morning
was devoted TO riding around Oakland,
Alalneds, Piedmont and Berkeley, the
ride ending at the state university,
where the visitors were received by
DR. John Fryer, professor OF oriental
languages of the university; Prof. E. n.
Lewis, Prof. ". c. Mitchell and Prof.
A. g. Miller.
The Japanese were taken through
the mining building and to the Greek
Theater. T. W. Dohrmann, speaking for
the board Of regents, formally welcom-
ing them TO the university A reply
was made by Baron Naibu Kando, pro-
fessor Of the Peers school. Tokyo. The
latter spoke OF the great value placed
on educational institutions in Japan.
mentioning the imperial rescript on
education, given out by the emperor to
his nation, in which he called upon his
subjects TO give heed to those appointed
as their teachers.
The speeches Of the day were deliv-
cred at the Clsremont country club,
where luncheon was had. l. H. Clay
presided and, in opening, referred to
the visit here of Admiral Ijichi. From
him. said the speaker, u learned much
OF your country and of your unfailing
courtesy. ] talk now as a Businessman
TO other businessmen. Our aims are
the same and our ambitions the same.
The wsrships Of Japan have come and
gone. and while we may have enjoyed
their visits and made fast friends with
your nayymen, I take greater pleasure
and greater pride I'm having the honor
Of welcoming you TO Oakland-flrst, be-
cause You are businessmen like myself.
with understandings the same as mine,
and. secondly, because you represent
the best that Japan can produce. Men
like you make navies possible. Men
like you support armies. Eliminate
your efforts and your work and the
glory of arms Of your empire viii be
empty words"
X Midzuno, consul general of Japan
in New York, who accompanied the
party. translated the speech into Jap
anese, making his ninety fifth speech
on the trip. Speaking on California -
Congressman Knowland declared that
the other states had no doubt spoken
OF themselves with greater eloouence
than Of which he was master. Il am
one of the men in the congress of the
country he said. who believe that all
difhculties and questions between
Japan and the United States can be set
tied WITHOUT trouble. ] see no reason
why they can not be friendly. Each
succeeding year sees the trade rela-
lions between the two countries grow
ing bigger and nothing should occur
which would tend to impair these rela-
rfopS. Wha, 7 I
voice the sentiments of the business
community Of California and ! believe
I voice those of the other cities in the
United States"
F. ", Dohrmann, following. spoke OF
his trip TO Japan last year. When we
returned" he said there were some
who were apt TO think that the recep-
ton given US by the japanese was noa
heartfelt. In reply TO such criticisms
let me relate one incident During the
trip the American party made a brief
halt at q, small station and was there
received by the school children. One
OF the little ones, coming to me, said
we would like to give you some token
OF your visit TO US. but we are only
little children and we are poor, but we
have each made a drawing for you.
Give these TO your children and IL they
are pleased with them then we viii feel
satisfied
L say here that this simple gift was
not artificial IT was the natural out
pouring Of little children, and their
sentiment was the sentiment of the en-
tire country"
Baron ShubaSawa Replies
Baron Shibusawa in reply declared
the members of the commission came as
the guests Of the Pacific coast and on
returning here felt themselves among
old friends. Hospitality we have met
everywhere he said. Il hope and l
believe that of this visit something
tangible will result. The feeling of
the two people is sound and strong
enough to warrant this hope and be-
lief. Speaking as a businessman / will
state that it is TO our interest to main
tain friendly relations with the United
States. All of us observe that the
Pacific coast is bound to develop and
grow richer and as businessmen we
are not anxious to antagonize this
country and lose a very rich custo-
mer. Apart from this purely business
reason is the nobler sentiment with
which japan regards the United States.
We have for many years looked upon
you as our teachers and in our ad-
miration for your greatness is blended
4 love born of gratitude for what you
have done in the past.
Otner SpeecheS were delivered by
Baron Kande and il. c. Capweli
Prior to the luncheon the japanese
women in the party were received by
4 group of Oakland women, among
them being Mrs. Guy c. Earl Mrs. E.
n Walsh, Mrs. Victor Metcalf, Mrs
N. J. Laymance, Mrs. Joseph r. Know
land, Mrs. George c. Pardee and Mrs
Fred c. Stratton.
Sail for Japan Tuesday
The commissioners will sail for japan
Tuesday. Among the features of their
stay in San Francisco will be the dedf-
cation of a gate erected In honor of the
heroes Of the Russo-Japanese war at
the residence of Henry p Bowie at
Burlingame, various automobile rides,
receptions and a banquet at the st.
Francis hotel Monday night.
The commissioners will attend a ma IS
meeting held under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian association in
Golden Gate commandery hall Sunday
afternoon The speakers will include
RolIa V. Watt, DR.. Frederick Clampett
Doctor RAIDER and H J. Mccoy.
During their stay here the party will
he attended by Detectives Wren. T. G
murphy. Driscon. McQuaide Gaughran
TAYLOR, McPhee, Proll and Kelly. Apart
from these they will be constantly
accompanied by federal secret service