The Washington herald., 1909-11-04

Trade relations between Japan and the
United states, increasing not only in
effectiveness. but in the spirit
OF international comfy IN which they
are to be carried on. was the subject oc
addresses last night in the New Willard
at a banquet given by Keishlro Mstsul
charge d'anaTes OF the japanese En-
bassy, 10 the honorary commercial con-
mission Of Japan and a company ot dis
tinguished Americans.
Secretary Of State Knox pictured a
growing friendly communication between
the two countries. which IN time. by its
benehcent example. would lead the way
to the settlement OF all international diff
ferences the world over by compulsory
arbitration. The commercial rivalry be-
tween Japan and tho United States was
a healthy indication. he declared. and
need augur nothing contrary 20 the ami
cable relations now obtaining
Secretary OF the Interior Bauinger con
trIbuted the statement that the TWO na-
lions could be mutually helpful and that
Just as Japan could learn valuable les
sons from the United states. so ths
larger country could profit by the ex-
ample % SIS smaller brother
The "Iorgan Of Japan"
The sentiments OF both Cabinet mem
bers were indorsed heartily by Baron
Y. Shibusava. the Morgan OF Japan"
and chairman Of the commercial commis-
sion. He said Il was the desire OF
Japan 70 repay the debt OF gratitude she
owed TO the United States for her lead
ership in international matters OF com
mercial and diplomats conduct
In words carefully chosen and inter
preted after him BY n. 2umoto. one oS
Japau's greatest editors. the baron asked
that the United States look with SIN
more attention 10 her foreign ports OF
trade, especially those OF his native
country. He agreed with Mr.. BauInger
that the United States in her interest
in domestic affairs. had not paid as much
attention 10 foreign commercial matters
as those IN Japan might wish.
Throughout the banquet. IS widely
separated as were the tongues spoken.
and the compilations and facial charac-
terIstIcs Of the men OF the TWO nationalI-
ties. there was evident an uudenlable kin
ship Of thought and national endeavor.
which was well expressed by Commits
sioner MacfarIand when he said the tie
between the two countries was OF the
spirit-stronger than 6uy ties Of dip,o-
macy or commerce.
National Leaders Present.
Present at the banquet in addition 10
the host. members OF the embassy stan.
the honorary japanese commercial COM
mission and the joint committee OF the
Washington Chamber Of Commerce and
the Board OF Trade, was a generous
sprinkling OF men OF high caliber in the
administrative and diplomatic life Of the
National Capital The dinner was given
personally by Mr.. Matsul, in charge OF
the embassy in the absence Of the Japa-
nese Ambassador.
II was not only the closing event Of the
visit OF tho. japanese commission 20
Washington, but also the anniversary Of
the birthday Of the Emperor OF Japan.
which had been celebrated earlier in the
day by HIS subjects after their own
fashion. The spirit OF the day, so gen
orally observed throughout the land OF
the wistaria. had been noticeable in the
somewhat subdued conduct OF the Jap
anese.
1t was in that frame Of mind that they
entered the brilliantly lighted banquet
chamber on the tenth floor Of the New
Willard. in which about an oval table
were set the $50 chairs. The open space
on the inside OF the oval was solidly
massed with American Beauty roses.
chrysanthemums. and ferns. Flowers
adorned the table itself and against the
walls Of the hall were palms and autumn
foliage Above, the verdure. the flags
OF Japan and the United States. inter
twlned. completed the wall decoration.
Speedy Picture Making.
Hardly had the assemblage seated itself
than with a dull detonation the fashught
powder exploded. The japanese showed
surprise and pleasure when. before the
dinner had come to an end, the photo
graphs were brought back completely
finished
At the side Of the room back OF Secre-
tary of State Knox. Mr.. Matsui. and
Baron Shibusawa. was a section OF the
Marine Band which furnished music at
intervals through the banquet
a feature OF the dinner came when the
ice cream was brought on. The brigade
OF walters formed in procession and
marched down the chamber with the
plates. The ice cream was shaped 20
represent the north pole, at the top OF
which were stuck miniature flags of the
two nations. As the procession OF walters
came down the side Of the room The band
ContiDued IN Pare . CoI,r,,,