The Washington times., 1909-11-01
Washington's Leading Me-
Greet the Distinguished
Foreigners.
LATE IN ARRIVING
AT UNION STATION
Ceremonies Over, Visitors Are
Taken for Whirlwind Sight
seeing Tour of City

Japan'S princes OF finance and
I. commerce, upon a coast to coast
tour of the United States, reached
the Capital early this morning, were
heartily welcomed by representative
business men of Washington, and
are now engaged in a whirlwind
sightseeing tour.
The welcome accorded the visit
ing bankers, merchants, promoters,
and statesmen at the Union Station
was almost informal in its nature.
They were asked to make them
selves at home and Immediately set
about doing so.
On behalf of the District govern
ment, following the formal presenta-
tons and inIoductions between the
members of the japanese CONNER
cial commission and the delegations
from the Washington Chamber of
Commerce and the Board of Trade,
Commissioner H. B. F Macfarland
said:
MACFARLAND'S WELCOME.
The capital Of the country which
has always been a faithful friend
of japan is heartily glad to see You
here. Our public spirited citizens
viii show you the hospitality OF the
city. We simply ask that you viii
follow the program arranged, and
we hope that you win feel per-
fectly at home.
Inasmuch as but few OF the
visitors can speak English. Mr..
Motosada zumoto, the noted pub
Usher, of Tokyo, interpreted the
remarks of Commissioner Macfar-
land, and In turn acted as inter-
prefer when Baron Shibusawa, ia
pans leading fnancier and banker.
responded to the brief address OF
welcome.
Baron Shibusawa, addressing the
Commissioner and the assembled
members of the two Washington
civic bodies, said:
japanese Reply.
7 thank you for your welcome We
have arrived at the Capital Of a eoun-
try We have always looked upon as A
best friend I know that we shan
enjoy our stay here. want 10 say
that We have received a most cordial
welcome everywhere we have gone in
your great country"
Baroness ShibusaN7a. together with
several other women members OF the
party stood immediately behind her
husband and was an interested spectator
OF the interchange of little formalities.
Outside Of the Presidents room. where
the official reception was held a num-
Der Of automobiles, furnished bv mem
bers Of the Chamber and the Board of
Trade, were In waiting. FIanked by a
squad OF police and escorted by a score
OF more Of the Capitals business men.
the distinguished visiting OTIentals were
conducted to the waiting cars. A fair
sized crowd OF curiCds ones stood about
the station. and WATCHED interestedly as
the machines were rapidly filled and
whisked away for a ride about the Capt.
tOl grounds. the Monument lot, the
Speedway, out Sixteenth street. through
Rock Greek Park, the Old Soldiers
Home grounds. and back to the State
Department. where another official rec
ognition was to take place
The committees representing the
Chamber of Commerce and the Board
of Trade were at the station early, BY
s O'Clock, in fact. The japanese visit
Ors, however, were a little late In
arising and in breakfasting.
Introductions Made.
II was 915 before Baron shibusava.
Baron Kanda, and Publisher Zumoto.
who lead the procession. filed into the
Presidents room, where the Washing
tonians were awaiting them The in
Productions We're dignihed ones. each
J japanese, with noted Oriental courtesy,
bending low in acknowledging the new
acquaintance
Among the representative men OF
washington commercial life who were
at the station and who later accom-
panied the japanese fnanciers about
the city, were:
william f.; Guide. president OF the
Chamber OF Commerce
John +, Small, president OF the Board
of Trade.
AMEN u A4DerI5 Jr.s and John 4
Weaver, who were In immediate charge
of the reception plans.
John Sleman, ir.
Gen. George II. Harries
Thomas c. NOyes
James T.. West
Joseph Strasburger
Ralph Lee.
A. Whedon.
a. Leftwlch Sinclair
The State Department was represented
by Ransford L. Miller, chief of the Bti-
reau OF Far Eastern Affairs, and for
fifteen years connected with the Amerf-
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