Evening star., 1909-06-03

made a thoughtful speech. In which he
said the Emperor of Japan was animated
by the spirit of progress, and on that
account and his knowledge of American
affairs was able to appreciate the friend
ship of the government and people of
the United States.
Admiral Uriu was presented by w. H.
Stayton of New York, member of the
class of 81. who paid high tribute to
the modesty, kindness and sterling quali-
ties of the guest of honor.
Admiral Uriu's voice was choked with
feeling when he began his response. He
made a serious but happy address. tell
ing of his association at Annapolis with
the members of the class of 81. and ex-
pressing his gratitude for the cordial re-
ception he had been given in this coun-
try.
Secretary Meyer Speaks.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer, in an
address which showed thoughtful ap-
probation of the tendencies in the navies
of both countries at the present day, con-
trasted the condition of the navy of the
United States when Admiral Perry made
his memorable voyage to the land of the
Mlkado. in 1851, with the condition shown
by the recent round-the-world trip of the
battleship fleet.
He spoke of the far-reaching effects of
the visit of Admiral Perry in opening the
eyes of the people of both nations to the
mutual advantages to be had from a
relation of comfy and commercial fell
lowshlp, and gave a conservative inter-
probation of the mobilization and maneu-
vers of the battleship fleet.
Through Mr. Stayton it was made
known that the members Of the class of
81 at the time war clouds appeared to
be gathering over Japan and the United
States had virtually pledged themselves.
on account of their great friendship to
Admiral Uriu, to do what they could to
preserve the traditional relations of
friendship between the two governments.
1t was in accord with this spirit that
they decided to ask Admiral Uriu to
visit the United States and 1t was on
their cabled invitation that he had come
to America at the present time
The concluding speech was made by
Speaker Cannon, who denounced the dem
agoguery which attempted to bring about
bad feeling between Japan and lie
United States. He asserted that Japan
and the United States would continue to
develop their civilization side by side, and
insisted that in becoming factor in the
far east through it's possession Of the
Philippines this government had entered
to stay, for better or for worse, as long
as the national flag existed
Guests at Banquet.
Among those present at the dinner were
Secretary of the Navy. Meyer. Admiral
Dewey, Representative DENLY of Michi-
gan, Counselor Matsui, Commander Hi
raga. Lieut.. Commander Tanaka and
Secretary Hanihara of the japanese en-
bassy; Mr.. Midzuno. consul general OF
Japan in New York; Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Winthrop, Rear Admirals
Sperry, Pillsbury. Ingersoll and Emory.
Maj. Gen. Elliott. commander of the Ma
rine Corps; Capts Vreeland. Staunton
and Howard of the navy. Commanders
Marsh and Key of the navy. Rev. ]. H.
Bradford. a former teacher Of Admiral
Jriu and the following members Of the
Naval Academy class Of 81: Commander
NJ. A. Anderson, Paymaster Samuel
Bryan. DR.. S. v. Bunts Of Cleveland. j.
H. Colwell of Washington. MacDonough
Craven of Brooklyn, F. r. Dowst of
West Roxbury. Mass; Col. c. A. Voyen
of the Marine Corps Lieut.. Huston FL
ridge of the navy, W. l.. r. Emmett OF
Schenectady, w. G. Ford of Brooklyn.
r. P. Forshow of New York. w. H. Cart
ley of Philadelphia, Lieut.. H. c. Haines
of the Marine Corps. F. H. Hunicke Of
New York Commander Gustav kaemmer-
ling of the navy, Col. Charles Lauchheim-
er of the Marine Corps. Naval Construc-
tor j. H. Linnard Of the navy, Ira Nc
Junkin of Butler, Pa; L. T. Mckee OF